Photographer - Still Life (North London)

Ecomshoot; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Photographer - Still Life (North London)

We are looking for a Photographer to join our Photo Studio team at Next!

You will be part of an amazing team of in-house photographers working as one team to deliver high-quality imagery for Next in line with our creative direction. This is a fast-paced role that covers all our in-house photography teams to maintain Next’s photographic vision and creative beliefs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is creative & proactive and looking to take the next step in their career.

We want to see your skill and experience, so please ensure you provide a portfolio or website featuring relevant imagery in your application, and if successful will be invited to a practical interview.

About The Role

• To deliver Still Life photography to the highest quality for the Next customer aligned to our brand principles & creative
• You will get direction from your senior photographer in line with your creative lead.
• You will be a focused, driven, hard-working individual that has the maturity and empathy to take direction well.
• You must be able to remain calm and professional while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude.
• This role demands a strong team player with exceptional communication skills who is eager to learn and develop.
• You will be able to identify with the ever-changing requirements of a large studio team.
• It is vital to build and maintain strong relationships with your Creative Lead and Senior Photographer.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively within the studio to evolve the aesthetics of the imagery creatively.
• Maintain a consistent high level of photography that is complementary to the creative direction of the studio.
• Consistent research and understanding of new trends, street style, models, celebrities, social movements, Pinterest, Instagram etc to stay inspired, in order to bring the correct approach to every shoot.
• Maintain constant awareness of competitors, be ahead of the curve.
• To work collaboratively with other Photographers within the Studio.
• Consistently strive to think outside the box with all processes and projects, showing initiative and innovation.
• Communicate effectively with your Senior Photographer to establish clear, recognizable and achievable goals.
• Adhere to style guides & briefs set by product teams or studio management.
• Flexibility to work at other Next studios, external studios and on location when required.

About You

• An expert knowledge of photography, retouching and lighting techniques is essential.
• An extremely high competence of using Photoshop & Capture One.
• General skills in graphic design are preferred.
• Confidence in training others on photographic techniques.
• High competence using MAC Operating systems.
• Experience working within a large creative studio environment.
• Thorough understanding of current trends and lighting techniques.
• Forward-thinking, innovative & proactive in approach of all projects.
• Superior planning, workload management and organisational capabilities.
• Highly developed interpersonal, problem solving and presentation skills.
• Creative flair and knowledge, producing innovative ideas and solutions.
• A strong communicator and listener.
• It is essential to be commercially minded and aware of retail fashion and lifestyle trends.
• Comfortable with a highly pressured and rapidly changing environment.
• Experience in E-commerce and editorial photography is essential.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Exemplary attention to detail.
• Full UK driving license.

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland. We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer and for Kidswear we’re the market leader. At the last count we have over 500 stores, plus the Next Online and it’s now possible to buy on-line from over 70 countries around the world! So we’ve gone global!

About The Team

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
• Company performance based bonus
• On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
• Early VIP access to sale stock
• Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
• Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
• Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
• Free on-site parking
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
• Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more.

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email [e-mail] (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.