Lead Photographer

Pertemps Bond; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Cycle to Work

Long service awards

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Temp-to-perm

Job summary

Pertemps Bond is seeking an experienced Lead Photographer to join the Head Office in Plymouth. You will oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy photography studio, leading a talented team to produce engaging, brand-focused imagery for ecommerce, digital marketing, social media and promotional campaigns.

This hands-on leadership role combines creative direction with operational management. You will collaborate with Marketing, Buying, Design, Product and Social Media to ensure shoots meet brand

Qualifications

• Commercial retail photography experience is required.
• Experience leading a photography studio and a creative team.
• Strong knowledge of ecommerce, retail and marketing photography.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills and awareness of visual trends.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the photography studio.
• Plan and deliver creative product and lifestyle shoots.
• Design and implement lighting setups, styling concepts, set construction and equipment requirements.
• Ensure all photography aligns with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Buying, Design, Product and Social Media teams to develop concepts and imagery.
• Manage studio workflows, schedules and project priorities to meet deadlines.
• Provide leadership and support to the photography team.
• Maintain studio equipment and production resources.
• Drive continuous improvement and best practices across studio operations.
• Keep up to date with emerging photography trends.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Ecommerce photography

Retail photography

Communication

Organisation

Job description

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and creative Lead Photographer to join their thriving Head Office team in Plymouth.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded photography professional to take ownership of a busy in-house studio, leading a talented team and producing high-quality visual content across eCommerce, digital marketing, social media, advertising and promotional campaigns.

If you're passionate about photography, experienced in managing creative projects, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Role

As Lead Photographer, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy photography studio, ensuring the delivery of engaging, brand-focused imagery that drives customer engagement and supports commercial objectives.

This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll combine creative expertise with operational management, working closely with internal stakeholders to bring products, campaigns and brand messaging to life through exceptional visual content.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the photography studio.
• Plan and deliver creative product and lifestyle shoots.
• Design and implement lighting setups, styling concepts, set construction and equipment requirements.
• Ensure all photography is aligned with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Buying, Design, Product and Social Media teams to develop creative concepts and campaign imagery.
• Manage studio workflows, schedules and project priorities to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the photography team.
• Monitor and maintain studio equipment, cameras, lighting systems and production resources.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure best practices are followed across all studio operations.
• Keep up to date with emerging photography, content and retail visual trends.

About You

• Previous experience within a commercial retail photography environment.
• Experience leading or managing a photography studio and creative team.
• Strong knowledge of eCommerce, retail and marketing photography.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a fast-paced business environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• A thorough understanding of industry best practices and emerging visual content trends.
• A creative eye combined with a strong commercial focus.

What's on Offer?

• Company pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing business
• Collaborative and creative working environment
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 8:45am – 5:30pm

Temporary to Permanent

Location

Plymouth, Devon

If you're ready to take the next step in your photography career and lead the creation of compelling visual content within a dynamic commercial environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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