Lead Photographer (TGN5372) – Excellent Salary DOE

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

Job summary

A fashion industry company in Manchester seeks a Lead Photographer to drive visual content for campaigns and e-commerce. Candidates should have at least 3 years of relevant experience, expertise in lighting and image retouching, and a passion for fashion. The role involves leading shoots, collaborating with creative teams, and managing workflows. Ideal for creative individuals with strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in fashion, beauty, or lifestyle.
• Ability to direct talent confidently.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead all studio and on-location shoots.
• Manage lighting setups for high-quality results.
• Retouch and edit images to on-brand standards.
• Collaborate with teams to deliver engaging content.

Skills

High-end retouching

Advanced Photoshop skills

Studio lighting techniques

Natural lighting techniques

Creative direction

Strong eye for composition

Fashion styling

Capture One familiarity

Lightroom familiarity

Job description

Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Ladieswear

Job Ref: TGN5372

We’re looking for a creative and technically skilled Lead Photographer to join our in-house studio team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong foundation in lighting, retouching, and directional shoot experience within the fashion industry. You’ll 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:

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in fashion, beauty or lifestyle ideally within a brand or studio setting.
• 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.