Lead Photographer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Lead Photographer to join their dynamic team. This role involves leading a talented photography team, capturing stunning imagery that aligns with brand guidelines, and innovating through new lighting setups and techniques. You'll collaborate with creative directors and ensure the highest standards in photography, while also mentoring junior staff. With a competitive salary and generous perks, this is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled photographer to make a significant impact in the luxury fashion sector. If you are passionate about photography and eager to drive success, this role is for you!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension

Generous employee discount

Company bonus scheme

Health & Wellbeing perks

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in photography with strong technical knowledge.
• Exceptional time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead the photography team and produce high-quality images.
• Manage studio equipment and refine photography workflows.

Skills

Model and still-life photography

Technical knowledge of photography

Commercial acumen in luxury fashion

Relationship building

Time management

Colour correction and exposure

Tools

Capture One

Adobe Suite

Job description

What’s the role about?

We are seeking a Lead Photographer to join our studio and lead our photography team at Reiss. Reporting to the Senior Creative Production Manager, this role will be responsible for capturing high-quality, realistic imagery of both Reiss clothing and non-clothing products, in line with brand guidelines and creative direction.

Who you are

• Proven expertise in model and still-life photography at a senior level, complemented by a strong technical knowledge base.
• Exceptional commercial acumen within the luxury fashion industry, with the ability to offer innovative solutions that drive success for both the studio and the business.
• Expert-level proficiency with Capture One and a strong working knowledge of the Adobe Suite.
• A skilled relationship-builder and dynamic people manager, with a proven track record of mentoring and developing both Photographers and Junior Photographers.
• Exceptional time management skills, with a demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• In-depth understanding of colour correction and exposure, with a keen awareness of evolving lighting setups and cutting-edge camera equipment.

What you’ll be doing

• Consistently test and experiment with new lighting setups, pushing the brand forward and keeping it ahead of the competition. Take responsibility for the care and maintenance of all studio equipment, props, and supplies, while researching and recommending new equipment to enhance studio capabilities.
• Prepare sets, ensuring all equipment is fully functional, setting up optimal lighting, and maintaining accurate shoot records. Continuously refine photography workflows, driving efficiency and innovation through testing and idea generation.
• Produce high-quality, visually captivating images, ensuring they are cropped, processed, and aligned with file size specification guidelines.
• Provide clear, detailed image markups for the retouch team, highlighting inconsistencies or errors, and flagging reshoots or retouch amendments as needed.
• Shape image selection in collaboration with the on-set Art Director, ensuring alignment with the Style Guide. Offer confident, constructive direction to models on set to achieve the desired look.
• Delegate tasks effectively within the photography team, ensuring all deadlines and targets are met. Serve as the primary point of contact for the team.

What we’ll do for you

• Provide you with a competitive salary
• Company pension
• Generous employee discount
• Company bonus scheme
• Health & Wellbeing perks
• Plus more

If you want to start your story at Reiss as our Lead Photographer, don’t miss out - apply now!