Urban Outfitters Ecommerce Photographer in City of London

Urban Outfitters started out as a single boutique in 1970s Philadelphia with creativity and uniqueness at its core. 50 years on, and over 60 stores across Europe later, we’ve become a destination for emerging design, unexpected styling, One-Of-A-Kind vintage and homeware that makes you want to hit the share button. We speak to a social community of over 10 million forward-thinking individuals, bringing together a nostalgia for the past with an enthusiasm to shape the future. The UO community are culturally aware, they shape the music scene, they live a digitally native life and they wear style trends before anyone else. At our core, we empower our customers and staff to express themselves, unapologetically, living life in a way that’s truly authentic to them.

Our Values

• Progressive — we move with the mood
• Creative — we champion limitless minds
• Inclusive — we open our platforms to all communities
• Responsible — we work to reduce our impact on the environment
• Compassionate — we care for each other beyond the 9 to 5

Sound like you, why not join us?

Role Summary

As our Ecommerce Photographer, you will be responsible for delivering high quality imagery in line with Urban brand and aesthetic across all product photography for online. You will be working alongside the Ecom Photography Manager, Studio Manager and Styling teams, collectively delivering Ecom photography in line with the seasonal direction. The candidate will need to be technically sufficient at setting up varied lighting environments, using flash and continuous lighting, whilst being well versed in studio equipment maintenance, guideline adherence and photography capture.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Creating Ecom photography in line with the seasonal direction.
• Shooting fashion on model and table top accs.
• Working with the Photography team to maintain photography equipment.
• Working closely with pre and post production to ensure the schedule is set and imagery is delivered on time.
• Ensure the photography adheres to the overall brand direction across all product areas.
• Taking responsibility for daily set up, including studio lighting and all photography equipment.
• Set the seasonal direction of the Ecom imagery across WW, MW + HW with the creative team.
• Drive direction of the photography and operate calmly under pressure.

What You’ll Need

• Relevant experience working in an ecommerce environment.
• Experience in creating online content and file management systems.
• Excellent knowledge of industry related software such as Capture One and Photoshop.
• Experience with Canon, Capture One, Profoto and Aperture systems preferred.
• Strong team player, able to work confidently within a team.
• Ability to work well to deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Practical thinker and able to take initiative.
• A creative flair with sound attention to detail.

The Perks

• Wellbeing: Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health.
• Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room in Brick Lane and 50% discount of external gym memberships.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Employee Discount: Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands.
• Community: One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice.
• Travel: Cycle to work scheme, season ticket loan.
• Continued Development: We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development.

Equal Opportunity Statement

URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.