Senior Photographer

ASOS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Senior Photographer, where creativity meets leadership. In this dynamic role, you will inspire and guide a talented team, delivering high-quality ecommerce assets that resonate with a young audience. Your expertise in model and still life photography will shine as you oversee daily operations, manage budgets, and engage in innovative projects. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this role offers the chance to grow professionally while contributing to a vibrant culture. If you're passionate about photography and leadership, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee Discount

Personal Development Opportunities

Employee Sample Sales

Access to LinkedIn Learning

25 Days Paid Annual Leave

Discretionary Bonus Scheme

Private Medical Care

Flexible Benefits Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in model and still life product photography.
• Strong computer literacy and understanding of lighting techniques.
• Highly organized with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Photographer team.
• Manage creative implementation, budgets, and KPIs.
• Conduct workshops and training in various creative specialties.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Adaptability in Shooting Methods

Model and Still Life Photography

Understanding of Photography Treatments

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Lighting Knowledge

Capture One Proficiency

Computer Literacy

Job description

Company Description

We're ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

We are proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed, and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We placed 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

Let our Talent team know if you need any adjustments throughout the process in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

ASOS STUDIOS Senior Photographer

Seniors at ASOS are experienced and skilled leaders with a talented eye for creativity and practical implementation. As a Senior, you will work closely with the Photography Manager and senior teams, training, mentoring, and inspiring the team to deliver industry-leading ecommerce assets for the ASOS product pages, targeting the 20-something customer. You will drive department efficiency, think commercially and innovatively, and lead with a creative, strategic, and operational mindset.

What you'll be doing...

• Reporting to the Photography Manager, overseeing the day-to-day operations of your Photographer team, including product page enrichment of 1000+ products daily.
• Shooting products to high standards in model and non-model studios.
• Engaging in a variety of creative projects, including campaigns and social media, using techniques like mobile photography.
• Providing high-quality model direction to ensure authenticity and engagement, coaching the team to bring out expressive, fashion-forward movements.
• Managing creative implementation, budgets, cost per product, and KPIs.
• Leading a team of Midweight and Junior Photographers, monitoring processes throughout the day.
• Creating and maintaining shoot guides from a photography perspective.
• Ensuring Photographers meet styling expectations aligned with segment standards.
• Collaborating with senior team members to evolve strategies based on current trends and fashion relevance.
• Planning and preparing for scheduled shoots.
• Managing equipment orders and liaising with suppliers within the team budget.
• Conducting workshops and training in various creative specialties.
• Building relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop photography technologies and oversee equipment upgrades.
• Maintaining studio kit, ensuring it is in optimal condition and replacements are flagged timely.
• Directly managing a minimum of 4 team members.
• Monitoring team performance KPIs and SLAs, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Conducting regular 1-2-1s, supporting personal development and progression.
• Planning for team succession and encouraging growth through objectives and training.
• Leading team and departmental meetings.
• Being a role model within your team and the wider department.
• Ensuring processes deliver creative and quality standards aligned with strategy.
• Promoting authenticity, bravery, and creativity within the team.
• Developing your leadership style in line with ASOS Behaviours policy.
• Collaborating with other leaders to successfully deliver departmental strategies.
• Building strong, professional relationships across the studio and with external stakeholders.
• Demonstrating excellent brand awareness by researching and assessing competition.
• Designing and implementing automated workflows to streamline practices.
• Overseeing technology software and hardware launches.
• Delivering projects aligned with the department strategy and other ad-hoc tasks.
• Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

Qualifications

Who we'd like to meet...

• Great attention to detail
• Ability to adapt and execute different shooting methods and types
• Experience in model and still life product photography
• Understanding of photography treatments aligned with ASOS aesthetics
• Highly organized and proactive in decision-making and problem-solving
• Positive attitude and strong team player
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, and communication skills
• Good understanding of lighting and Capture One
• Strong computer literacy skills

Additional Information

Benefits

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Personal development opportunities through ASOS Develops
• Employee sample sales
• Access to LinkedIn learning materials
• 25 days paid annual leave plus a celebration day
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance (cash or benefits)