Senior Fashion Photographer — E‑commerce Studio Lead

River Island Clothing Co., Ltd.; Acton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff discount

Onsite gym

Subsidised restaurant & café

Private pension plan

Healthcare through AXA

Job summary

River Island Clothing Co., Ltd. is seeking a Senior Photographer for a 6-month FTC at our Head Office studios in West London. You will lead high-volume e-commerce photography, shaping brand-focused imagery and storytelling across men's, women's, and still-life products.

You will mentor crew, collaborate with Art Director and retouching teams, and ensure lighting quality and colour consistency, delivering creative campaigns aligned with River Island standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fashion e-commerce photography.
• Strong portfolio showcasing lighting techniques and digital skills.
• Proficiency in Photoshop (Mac), Capture One Pro, and advanced lighting setups.
• Excellent communication and teamwork, thriving under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead photography shoots that creatively represent the River Island brand.
• Capture high-quality digital images on models following brand guidelines focusing on lighting and quality.
• Direct models on-set and mentor team members to promote best practices.
• Collaborate with Art Director, Production Lead, and retouching team to achieve photographic vision.
• Manage studio lighting and equipment to deliver consistent, on-brand imagery.

Skills

Fashion photography

On-set leadership

Studio lighting

Team mentoring

Attention to detail

Brand storytelling

Tools

Photoshop (Mac)

Capture One Pro

Advanced lighting setups

Job description

River Island Clothing Co., Ltd. is seeking a Senior Photographer for a 6-month FTC at our Head Office studios in West London. You will lead high-volume e-commerce photography, shaping brand-focused imagery and storytelling across men's, women's, and still-life products.

You will mentor crew, collaborate with Art Director and retouching teams, and ensure lighting quality and colour consistency, delivering creative campaigns aligned with River Island standards.