At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and develop photography sets for various brands, ensuring high-quality imagery.
- Company: Join a dynamic team at Premier Park Studios in NW London.
- Benefits: Enjoy discounts on top brands, performance bonuses, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Collaborative environment with fantastic learning and development opportunities.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of creative photography and make your mark in the fashion industry.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in commercial fashion photography and strong technical skills.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Location: Premier Park Studios, NW London
Working Style: On-site
Role PurposeThe Senior Photographer will oversee all photo sets across all brands such as model, still life and video sets to make sure imagery is technically and creatively kept to a high standard. Leading and developing the photography team both inhouse and freelance.
Role Responsibilities- Leading and developing all photography processes for BAU, elevated ecommerce imagery alongside marketing assets as and when required.
- Demonstrate leadership skills by managing and developing inhouse and freelance photography team.
- End to end creation of shoot guidelines and being involved in their continuous improvement in line with agreed business standards.
- Responsible for effective usage of all photographic and IT equipment, props and supplies on set
- Highlight any photography issues or development areas to the management team.
- Problem solve any technical issues that may develop on set.
- Work with the Creative Leads and key stakeholders in developing new creative concepts to ensure imagery stays ahead of competitors.
- Creating new exciting lighting setups and executing these for seasons change and elevated set days.
- Where appropriate, attend pre-shoot meetings to collate relevant information and agree actions that need to be dealt with by the shoot team.
- Constantly researching new ways of shooting to improve technical workflow.
- Previous experience working as a mid/ senior level in-house for a commercial fashion brand.
- A strong model and still life photography portfolio that demonstrates expertise in applied techniques and a working knowledge of digital studio photography, lighting, composition, colour quality and aesthetics.
- Strong technical lighting skills in the studio and on location.
- Previous experience interpreting client’s creative briefs and following brand guidelines.
- Confident in continuously coming up with and executing new exciting lighting setups.
- Proven track record of working to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.
- Clear communication skills with the ability to work within a creative team leading and motivating others.
- Strong decision making & problem solving skills.
- Proven experience with digital cameras, ideally Canon and a thorough technical understanding of lighting equipment, mainly Profoto.
- Advanced knowledge in Capture One, Photoshop and other Adobe Software.
- Strong understanding of image colour correction and retouching.
- Positive attitude and responsiveness to change.
- Critically appraise own work and take on board feedback from others in order to achieve high quality imagery in line with brand guidelines.
- Mac & PC literate to include good MS Office skills (i.e. Word and Excel).
- Collaborative mindset, working with others to create elevated imagery.
- Video experience a bonus.
- 25% off most NEXT, MADE, Lipsy, Gap and Victoria's Secret products (when purchased through NEXT)
- 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
- Company performance based bonus
- Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk
- Life assurance
- Sharesave scheme
- Annual Travel Card Loan
- Sample Sales
- Fantastic L&D opportunities
- Flexi-Hour Scheme
- Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
- Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
- Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0207 436 2000 and leave a voicemail.
#J-18808-LjbffrSenior Photographer in London employer: NEXT Wholly Owned Brands
NEXT Wholly Owned Brands is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment where collaboration and innovation thrive. Employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring personal and professional growth while enjoying a supportive culture that values work-life balance. Located in a vibrant area, the company provides unique advantages such as access to various amenities and a strong community spirit.
