Junior Architectural Photographer

Cityscape Digital Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Private health insurance after prob. (

Cycle-to-Work scheme

Pension scheme

Headspace wellbeing app

Travel card loans

Job summary

Cityscape Digital is seeking a Junior Architectural Photographer (in-house) in London. The role involves capturing verified planning images and marketing visuals, with flexible hours for evening/dusk shoots. You will work with a small team, travelling across the UK for shoots and processing images to a high standard.

We value precision, organisation, and a passion for architecture. Training is provided, with a supportive in-house senior photographer guiding you through our methodology.

Qualifications

• Architectural photography experience is desired and an interest in architecture/build environment is essential.
• Proficient in composition and working with natural light using modern Canon equipment.
• Digital image processing with Photoshop/Lightroom/Bridge is essential.

Responsibilities

• Follow Cityscape Digital’s methodology for verified planning photography.
• Coordinate with the photography coordinator and report progress on shoots.
• Travel to UK shoot locations and plan shoots on the ground.
• Process imagery after shoots in studio or on location.

Skills

Architectural photography

Composition & natural light

Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom/Bridge

Canon equipment knowledge

Panoramic photography (desirable)

Tools

Canon gear

Shift lenses

Tripods

Job description

Junior Architectural Photographer (in-house)

Full-time

Location: London Bridge

Starting ASAP

Probation period: 4 months

Salary: £30k - £31k

Cityscape Digital

About Us

Cityscape Digital is a leading architectural visualisation studio located in London Bridge, on Bermondsey Street. We produce some of the highest-quality visuals, interactive VR and film in the industry, working with the world’s top architects and property developers. We are famed for our inclusive environment and respect for artistry from any creative background and are always looking for a good fit for our culture.

Job Description

We are looking for a talented, ambitious graduate photographer who is passionate about architecture, creative and highly technical. You will work alongside our existing photographic team, shooting verified photography for planning applications, background images for marketing CGIs and visual material for retouchers to use. We are looking for a self-motivated and adaptable candidate with a keen eye for detail who is organised and reliable. You will be working independently on project shoots in London and elsewhere in the UK. Flexible working hours will be required at times to facilitate evening/dusk shoots.

Roles and Responsibilities

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Follow Cityscape Digital’s established methodology for verified planning photography, including marking for survey. Our verified images are a crucial part of our professional standards, so accuracy and interest in the technical aspects of the role are fundamental.
• You will work with our photography coordinator to receive briefs, coordinate and report back progress on shoots.
• Occasionally using SunCalc to predict lighting changes throughout the day to plan your approach to the shoot.
• Prep and maintain all equipment required for shoots.
• Travel to various UK shoot locations following a brief and make your own plan on how to complete it and on the ground.
• Shoot architectural projects to a consistently high standard with sharp attention to detail.
• Independently liaise with Project Managers and Visual Artists on individual briefs to make sure the results meet requirements.
• At times meet up with and work alongside survey teams on site.
• Processing of all imagery taken either in our studio or on location straight after the shoot.

Skills & Experience

Proficient in composition and working with natural light with modern Canon photographic equipment, you will be using shift lenses, tripods and a selection of other lenses.

Architectural photography experience is desirable, and an interest in architecture and the built environment is essential.

Shooting panoramic images using a panoramic head for accurate stitching is desirable, as is knowledge of panoramic stitching.

Digital raw image processing using Adobe Photoshop/Lightroom/Bridge is essential.

Good knowledge and use of Google apps and digital systems; Google Docs/Spreadsheets/Mymaps

Must hold a valid, clean UK driving licence.

Training Provided

If you have no experience in verified planning photography, training will be provided by our experienced in-house senior photographer.

Structure, workflow and training in processing all photographic imagery will also be provided using Cityscape Digital’s methodology.

Company benefits

• Centrally located office in London Bridge, moments away from mainline and tube stations
• Private health insurance after successful probation
• Cycle-to-Work scheme, with secure cycle storage and showers
• CycleSaver Scheme (e-bicycle rental)
• Travel card loans after successful probation
• Hybrid work environment
• Pension scheme
• Nursery Scheme
• Access to Headspace wellbeing app
• Happy Hour on Fridays
• 20 days of annual leave + public holidays, increasing to 23 after 5 years of service