Ecommerce Photographer

ABOUT VIVIENNE WESTWOOD
Vivienne Westwood is one of the most iconic British fashion brands, renowned for its heritage, innovative design, and commitment to culture and activism. We care deeply about our people and the environment, and our core values — Gaia, Quality not Quantity, Activism, Culture & Heritage — guide us daily. If you share our passion for creativity, sustainability, and innovation, we’d love to hear from you.

ABOUT THE ROLE
Vivienne Westwood is looking for an Ecommerce Photographer to join the Ecommerce Content Production team. This role is key to delivering high‑quality, consistent product imagery across multiple channels, supporting both creative and commercial goals in line with brand standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deliver high-quality product and model photography across B2B, B2C, and partner channels, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and consistency across all outputs.
• Prepare products for shoots, including styling, steaming, cleaning, and labeling, ensuring all items are shoot-ready.
• Set up and operate studio lighting, camera equipment, and shooting environments to support efficient shoot execution.
• Manage file handling, including accurate naming, metadata tagging, and asset organization in line with studio processes.
• Deliver imagery to post-production teams via Capture One and Dropbox within agreed timelines, ensuring smooth workflow handover.
• Work closely with retouching teams to ensure final imagery meets required quality standards.
• Collaborate with stylists, brand teams, and Studio Coordinators to deliver against shoot plans, timelines, and KPIs.
• Provide direction to models on set where required to support shoot outcomes and maintain shoot efficiency.
• Maintain studio equipment and ensure a clean, organized, and fully functional working environment, reporting any issues as needed.
• Support wider studio activities and contribute positively to a collaborative, fast‑paced team environment.

(Please note this is not an exhaustive list of duties and you may be required to perform additional duties to fulfil the requirements of the role)

PROFILE & KEY SKILLS

• Proven experience in ecommerce photography or a similar high-volume studio environment.
• Strong technical knowledge of studio lighting and camera equipment.
• Proficiency in Mac and PC environments, with advanced skills in Photoshop and Capture One Pro (essential).
• Experience in still‑life photography; retouching skills are advantageous.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of attention to detail.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines and perform effectively under pressure.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Proactive and able to use initiative to solve problems and improve processes.
• Up‑to‑date knowledge of industry trends, tools, and techniques.

BENEFITS

• Staff discounts.
• Health & Wellbeing support (includes Private Medical Health Insurance, EAP, Gym Discounts, Access to Financial Planning Service, etc.).
• Perkbox Discounts and Wellness Hub.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Pension Scheme.
• Training and hands‑on experience.
• Opportunities to build new skills and gain valuable industry knowledge.

Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we recommend applying early to avoid missing out. Vivienne Westwood is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by local government laws.