Lead Photographer

Tagged Resources; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative agency in Greater Manchester is seeking a talented Lead Photographer to direct and manage studio shoots. The ideal candidate has 3+ years of experience in fashion photography, expert retouching skills, and a strong understanding of lighting techniques. This role involves collaborating with creative teams to produce high-quality imagery that aligns with the brand's vision. A passion for fashion and culture is essential, along with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in fashion, beauty or lifestyle.
• Strong eye for composition, colour, and fashion styling.
• Proactive and organised in a busy studio environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all studio and on-location shoots.
• Manage lighting setups for high-quality results.
• Retouch and edit images for digital platforms.

Skills

High-end retouching

Studio and natural lighting techniques

Advanced Photoshop skills

Creative direction

Ability to direct talent

Trend awareness

Tools

Capture One

Lightroom

Job description

Tagged Resources is looking for a creative, technically skilled Lead Photographer with a strong foundation in lighting, retouching, and directional shoot experience within the fashion industry to join an in-house studio team.

The successful applicant will be responsible for driving the overall visual look of our photography, leading shoots, managing lighting setups, and ensuring all imagery meets our brand vision and commercial goals.

The role

• Lead all studio and on-location shoots, ensuring creative direction aligns with the brand aesthetic.
• Manage lighting setups to achieve high-quality results across campaign, ecommerce, and editorial shoots.
• Retouch and edit images to a professional, on-brand standard across all digital platforms.
• Work closely with stylists, makeup artists, and models to deliver consistent, trend-driven imagery.
• Oversee junior photographers and freelance creatives, maintaining workflow efficiency and creative quality.
• Collaborate with the Creative, E-commerce, and Marketing teams to deliver content that drives engagement and sales.
• Manage shoot schedules, shot lists, and deliverables to meet campaign deadlines.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in fashion, beauty or lifestyle
• Proven strength in high-end retouching and advanced Photoshop skills.
• Expert understanding of studio and natural lighting techniques.
• Strong eye for composition, colour, and fashion styling.
• Ability to direct talent confidently and communicate creative ideas clearly.
• Familiarity with Capture One, Lightroom, and digital asset management processes.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment with multiple projects.
• Highly creative with a sharp eye for detail and trend awareness.
• Proactive, organised, and capable of leading a busy studio environment.
• Passionate about fashion, culture, and creating aspirational content.

Please be aware the duties listed above are an interpretation of the role and do not form any part of your employment contract. Please ask the interviewer any questions about the role that you wish to clarify.