Photographer

Lush North America; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative beauty company is looking for an experienced Photographer to join their in-house Film and Photo team. The role involves delivering high-quality photography across various platforms while collaborating with a team. Ideal candidates will have 5+ years of professional experience, advanced skills in studio lighting and photography editing, and a proactive, adaptable attitude. This position is regular full-time, with hybrid working conditions in Toronto, Ontario, and a competitive salary range of $70,300 to $78,000.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of photo industry experience in a commercial capacity.
• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite.
• Wide range of photography experience across commercial, social, and event.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the brand team on creative ideas and briefs.
• Ensure alignment of photoshoots with creative briefs.
• Manage product and lifestyle photography for multiple initiatives.
• Make decisions on locations, lighting, and set design.
• Assist production on larger projects.
• Edit and retouch photos to high standards.
• Manage digital assets efficiently.
• Maintain consistent creative standards across photography.
• Collaborate with global teams for campaigns.
• Travel for shoots as required.

Skills

Advanced studio lighting skills

Advanced Photoshop knowledge

Attention to detail

Strong shooting experience

Directing talent

Positive and proactive attitude

Manage multiple priorities

Implement feedback

Advanced knowledge of camera systems

Advanced knowledge of strobe lighting

Familiarity with project management software

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Collaborate with teams

Managing freelance crews

Ability to travel

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Capture One

Canon camera systems

Profoto lighting systems

Job description

Lush is seeking a creative Photographer for its in-house Film and Photo team, positioned within our Brand department. Reporting to the Film and Photo Manager, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality photography to be used across all Lush platforms. You will do this in partnership with the Film and Photo Manager and our in house Videographer and Producer.

Our ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, multi‑talented and collaborative. You have experience running and leading a set and are comfortable with all aspects of the photo process. In pre‑production you are creative, organized and realistic. On set, you have a creative vision, strong lighting skills, are detail‑oriented and efficient whilst creating an inclusive and comfortable set for talent and co‑workers. In post you work swiftly, retouch to a high standard, ensure imagery aligns tonally to brand guidelines and the creative brief and apply feedback as needed. You are comfortable in‑studio and on location, adapting to the situation and time constraints to create the best work possible.

As a Lush enthusiast and talented visual storyteller, you’ll ensure that all imagery we are sharing is created and edited to the highest standards possible. This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of the Brand team at Lush, working with a lot of caring and creative people, to promote products that make a difference.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate on ideas with the wider brand team, interpret briefs, create shot lists and lighting diagrams/pre‑vis
• Work with the Producer and Art Director to ensure everything for the shoot aligns to the creative brief
• Product and lifestyle photography in support of multiple brand initiatives including website/ecommerce, print, social, PR, internal communications etc.
• Make technical and creative decisions regarding locations, appropriate lighting, shooting angles and set design
• Assisting Filmmakers and Production team on larger scale projects
• Editing and retouching imagery (make selects, apply treatments, complete image clean‑up)
• Manage digital assets for delivery including uploading, archiving and tagging
• Maintain and collaborate on creative and technical standards for photography that remain consistent with the overall brand
• Collaborate with global teams as needed, including country exclusive launches or larger campaign initiatives
• This role entails travel, sometimes at short notice, generally once or twice per quarter but sometimes more

Skills we are looking for

• Advanced studio lighting skills
• Advanced Photoshop and Capture One knowledge and retouching experience
• High attention to detail
• Strong and diverse shooting experience (from studio to outdoor/indoor locations)
• Confident directing talent of varying experience levels
• A positive and proactive attitude with the ability to be adaptable
• Ability to effectively manage multiple and competing work priorities
• Ability to accurately implement feedback
• Advanced knowledge of camera systems (Canon)
• Advanced knowledge of strobe lighting techniques (Profoto)
• Familiarity with project management software and DAM systems
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to embrace changing assignments, direction, and deadlines that come your way – a willingness to learn and adapt
• Ability to work individually and collaborate with wider teams on larger projects
• Confident working with and managing freelance crews where necessary
• Ability to travel to and from photoshoot sites as needed

Must haves

• Minimum 5 years existing photo industry experience, working at a commercial/professional capacity
• Advanced knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite
• Wide range of photography experience across commercial, social and event

Nice to haves

• Knowledge of video production (filming, editing, etc.)
• Set design/building experience

Please submit your resume, a link to your website or portfolio, and a Cover Letter inclusive of your salary expectations.

Thriving with a diverse company culture, celebrating the uniqueness of our staff and committed to inclusion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Regular, Full Time. Hybrid – approx. 3 days a week in office

Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Salary Range: $70,300 – $78,000