Photographer

Frasers Group; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Frasers Champion

Retail Reconnect

Fearless 1200

Job summary

Frasers Group is seeking a photographer to produce high-quality ecommerce imagery across our brands. You will photograph a wide range of products, working with stylists, retouchers and production teams to ensure images meet brand standards and drive informed purchasing decisions.

You will develop photography skills in a fast-paced commercial studio that embraces innovation and new technologies, while upholding studio safety and efficiency. Occasional travel to other office locations is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience photographing products, ideally within a commercial, ecommerce or high-volume studio environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating technically accurate, consistent product photography across a range of categories.
• Knowledge of studio lighting, camera systems, lenses, exposure, colour management and tethered shooting.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop and Capture One

Responsibilities

• Ecommerce photography - Capture high-quality product imagery that is accurate, consistent and aligned with brand and channel guidelines.
• Lighting and set-up - Build and maintain lighting set-ups, camera profiles and shooting environments that deliver repeatable results across product categories.
• Product presentation - Work closely with styling teams to ensure products are prepared, positioned and photographed to the required standard.
• Quality control - Review imagery throughout the shoot, identifying and correcting issues with focus, exposure, colour, composition and product detail before handover.
• Workflow delivery - Manage assigned shoot lists and daily priorities, working efficiently to meet productivity targets, deadlines and service levels without compromising quality.
• Asset management - Follow studio naming conventions, metadata requirements and digital workflows to ensure files move accurately through production and post-production.
• Equipment care - Use cameras, lenses, lighting and studio equipment safely and responsibly, reporting faults and maintaining an organised shooting area.
• Collaboration - Build effective relationships with photographers, stylists, retouchers, production teams and studio leadership to resolve issues and keep work moving.
• Contribute - Suggest ideas that improve image quality, efficiency and consistency, and remain open to new technology, automation and AI-supported studio workflows.
• Studio standards - Follow all health and safety, housekeeping and operational requirements, supporting a professional and inclusive studio environment.

Skills

Product photography

Studio lighting

Image retouching

Adobe Photoshop

Capture One

Tools

Capture One

Photoshop

Camera systems

Studio lighting kits

Job description

At Frasers Group we're rethinking retail. Through digital innovation and unique store experiences, we're serving our consumers with the world's best sports, premium and luxury brands globally. As a leader in the industry, we're elevating the retail experience for our consumers through our collection of established brands, including Sports Direct, FLANNELS, USC, Frasers, and GAME.

Why join us?

Our vision

We are building the planet's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem

Our purpose

We are elevating the lives of the many with access to the world's best brands and experiences

At Frasers Group, we fear less and do more. Our people are forward thinkers who are driven to operate outside of their comfort zone to change the future of retail, embracing challenges along the way. The potential to elevate your career is massive, the experience unrivalled. To be able to make the most of it you need to live and breathe our principles:

• Own it and back yourself - Own the basics, own your role and own the result
• Think without limits - Think, think fast, think fearlessly
• Be relevant - Relevant to our people, our partners and the planet

Are you ready to join the Fearless?

Job Description

The Role

As a photographer you'll play a key role in producing high-quality ecommerce imagery across our portfolio of brands. You'll photograph a wide range of products, creating accurate and engaging images that help customers make informed purchasing decisions. Working closely with stylists, retouchers and production teams, you'll ensure products move efficiently through the studio while maintaining exceptional quality standards. This is an opportunity to develop your photography expertise within a fast-paced commercial studio that embraces innovation, new technologies and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Ecommerce photography - Capture high-quality product imagery that is accurate, consistent and aligned with brand and channel guidelines.
• Lighting and set-up - Build and maintain lighting set-ups, camera profiles and shooting environments that deliver repeatable results across product categories.
• Product presentation - Work closely with styling teams to ensure products are prepared, positioned and photographed to the required standard.
• Quality control - Review imagery throughout the shoot, identifying and correcting issues with focus, exposure, colour, composition and product detail before handover.
• Workflow delivery - Manage assigned shoot lists and daily priorities, working efficiently to meet productivity targets, deadlines and service levels without compromising quality.
• Asset management - Follow studio naming conventions, metadata requirements and digital workflows to ensure files move accurately through production and post-production.
• Equipment care - Use cameras, lenses, lighting and studio equipment safely and responsibly, reporting faults and maintaining an organised shooting area.
• Collaboration - Build effective relationships with photographers, stylists, retouchers, production teams and studio leadership to resolve issues and keep work moving.
• Contribute - Suggest ideas that improve image quality, efficiency and consistency, and remain open to new technology, automation and AI-supported studio workflows.
• Studio standards - Follow all health and safety, housekeeping and operational requirements, supporting a professional and inclusive studio environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience photographing products, ideally within a commercial, ecommerce or high-volume studio environment.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating technically accurate, consistent product photography across a range of categories.
• Knowledge of studio lighting, camera systems, lenses, exposure, colour management and tethered shooting.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, particularly Photoshop and Capture One
• Strong attention to detail, with the ability to identify and correct quality issues during production.
• Ability to work at pace, manage changing priorities and deliver against daily deadlines and productivity expectations.
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach when working with styling, retouch and production teams.
• A practical, organised approach to equipment, file handling and studio processes.
• A positive and adaptable mindset, with a willingness to learn new tools, workflows and ways of working.
• An understanding of health and safety requirements within a working photographic studio.

This role will require occassional travel to our other office loactions as needed.

Additional Information

Along with your benefits package we also offer a wide range of perks for our colleagues:

• Frasers Champion - Our employees are at the heart of our business and we ensure individuals are recognised every single month for their hard work. Frasers Champion is a peer nominated scheme where 8 winners will receive double their pay for a month where they have lived the Frasers Group values.
• Retail Reconnect - In order to build the planet's most admired and compelling brand ecosystem, all employees must understand our business, product and customers. Each financial year, head office employees will gain insights by spending one to two days in one of our stores or the warehouse. The goal is to learn how the work you do impacts our teams on the frontline, and to bring ideas back to the office which will improve how we work.
• Fearless 1200 - Fearless 1200 is our way of recognising our growth. It's bold, ambitious, and designed to reward colleagues across the business for living our values and delivering impact. Fearless 1200 links how we perform to how we're rewarded - check out the video link to find out more - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0qmvJofMew

Employee Welfare

• Frasers Fit - Our Everlast Gyms Team are on a mission to make our workforce the best, and fittest on the planet! We run free gym classes for employees as well as discounted memberships to our clubs. Frasers Fit is our wellbeing programme which aims to support and improve colleagues Physical, Financial & Mental wellbeing. The app is accessible for every employee and includes training, nutrition and lifestyle advice- all completely free.
• Retail Trust - We know that its not just about physical health, mental wellness is equally important which is why all of our employees get free access and support from the Retail Trust charity. This includes a 24 hour wellbeing helpline, wellness hub, counselling and financial/legal support.

What's next?

Our Recruitment Team will be reviewing applications and all candidates will receive a response, whether you are successful or unsuccessful. Shortlisted applicants may be asked to confirm a few key details before being booked in for a first stage interview with the Recruiter - this will be behaviourally focussed and centred around how you align with our Culture and Values. If successful we anticipate one or two further interview stages with the Hiring Manager/wider team which will be more technically focussed and could include a presentation/task so we can see your skills in action.