Lead Photographer

TQR Consultancy Ltd; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Employee benefits

Long service recognition

Employee discount

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

TQR Consultancy Ltd is seeking a commercially minded Lead Photographer to oversee our in-house photography studio, directing a creative team and delivering high-quality visuals for eCommerce, marketing, social media and advertising.

You will manage shoots end-to-end, maintain equipment and workflows, and collaborate across Marketing, eCommerce, Design, Product and Commercial functions to meet campaign requirements and customer expectations.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial photography environment.
• Experience leading or managing a photography studio or creative team.
• Strong understanding of photography across digital, marketing, and promotional channels.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute professional photography shoots, including lighting design, set preparation, styling requirements, and equipment selection.
• Ensure imagery meets brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and design teams to develop visual assets for campaigns, launches, and promotions.
• Manage studio schedules, workloads, and priorities to deliver projects on time.
• Lead, support, and develop photography team members.

Skills

Commercial photography

Team leadership

Studio management

Campaign collaboration

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and creative Lead Photographer to join our team and take responsibility for the day‑to‑day operation of our in‑house photography studio. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded photography professional to lead a talented creative team and play a key role in shaping high‑quality visual content across eCommerce, marketing, social media, and advertising channels.

About the Role

As Lead Photographer, you will oversee studio operations, manage photography workflows, and ensure the delivery of consistent, engaging imagery that supports brand identity and commercial objectives. Working closely with teams across Marketing, eCommerce, Design, Product, and Commercial functions, you will plan, create, and deliver photography that showcases products effectively while meeting campaign requirements and customer expectations. This is a hands‑on leadership role, requiring a balance of creative direction, operational management and practical involvement in studio production. You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of visual content while supporting the development of processes, people and studio capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute professional photography shoots, including lighting design, set preparation, styling requirements, and equipment selection.
• Ensure all imagery meets brand guidelines, campaign objectives, and commercial requirements.
• Collaborate with creative, marketing, and product teams to develop concepts and visual assets for campaigns, launches, and promotional activity.
• Manage studio schedules, workloads, and priorities to ensure projects are delivered on time and to a high standard.
• Lead, support, and develop photography team members, encouraging creativity and best practice.
• Maintain studio equipment, cameras, lighting systems, and production resources to ensure efficient operation.
• Establish strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and contribute creative expertise across the wider business.

Person Specification

• Proven experience within a commercial photography environment, ideally within retail, eCommerce or product‑focused industries.
• Experience leading or managing a photography studio or creative team.
• Strong understanding of commercial photography requirements across digital, marketing, and promotional channels.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong knowledge of industry trends, creative techniques, and emerging visual content practices.
• A proactive, solutions‑focused approach with strong attention to detail.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme
• Employee benefits
• Long service recognition
• Employee discount
• Cycle to work scheme

Position: Permanent, Full‑time

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:45am - 17:30pm

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