At a Glance
- Tasks: Capture stunning packshot and e-commerce images for fashion and consumer products.
- Company: Join Packshot Bureau, a leading London-based product photography studio.
- Benefits: Full-time role with opportunities for creative growth and skill development.
- Other info: Fast-paced environment with a focus on precision and creativity.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team delivering high-quality imagery that makes brands shine.
- Qualifications: Experience in packshot photography and strong technical skills in lighting and camera operation.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Please do NOT apply if you do not have packshot-specific photography experience or if you do not want to pursue a packshot/product photography career. Applications must include a link to your portfolio of packshot photography work within the CV or application; or email it to hello@packshotbureau.com.
Company Description
Packshot Bureau is a London-based product photography studio specializing in high-quality packshot imagery. Renowned for precision and consistency, the studio delivers professional images at scale accompanied by reliable turnaround times. With years of expertise in high-volume production, Packshot Bureau has developed an efficient workflow to meet diverse client needs. The company's commitment to excellence has positioned it as a leader in the product photography industry.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role based in London for a Product Photographer. The role involves shooting high-quality packshot and e-commerce imagery across fashion, accessories and consumer products, alongside managing studio lighting setups, camera workflows and day-to-day studio production. You will work closely with the wider team across both photography and post-production to deliver technically precise and visually consistent imagery for a range of commercial clients. The role also includes image retouching, quality control and file preparation, while maintaining high studio standards and efficient production workflows throughout projects.
Main Responsibilities
- Shooting packshot and e-commerce imagery across fashion, accessories and consumer products
- Setting up and refining studio lighting for a wide range of materials, textures and reflective surfaces
- Operating camera, tethering and capture workflows to maintain technically accurate and visually consistent imagery
- Assisting with styling, product preparation and on-set workflow during shoots
- Performing image retouching, clean-up and colour consistency adjustments where required
- Carrying out image QA and consistency checks across large product image sets
- Preparing and exporting final image deliveries to client specifications
- Supporting the development and refinement of studio lighting setups and photography workflows
- Maintaining studio equipment, shooting standards and overall studio organization
Skills and Experience Required
- Strong understanding of product photography
- Strong technical knowledge of studio lighting and camera operation
- Confident using Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom and Capture One
- Strong eye for detail, composition and visually balanced product imagery
- Good understanding of product styling, garment presentation and overall visual consistency
- Ability to recognise when products, styling and lighting require adjustment to achieve a polished commercial result
- Understanding of lighting and reflection control across different materials, textures and reflective surfaces
- Ability to maintain consistent framing, exposure and colour across large image sets
- Experience with image retouching, post-production workflows and final image preparation
- Organised and methodical approach to file management, exporting and delivery workflows
- Reliable, proactive and comfortable working within fast-paced commercial studio environments
- Interest in commercial photography, lighting and technical image production
Product Photographer employer: Packshot Bureau
Packshot Bureau is an exceptional employer for aspiring Product Photographers, offering a dynamic work environment in the heart of London. With a strong focus on professional development, employees benefit from hands-on experience in high-volume production and access to cutting-edge photography techniques. The collaborative culture fosters creativity and innovation, making it an ideal place for those passionate about packshot photography to thrive and grow their careers.
