Senior Manager Photography Studio

Burberry; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Burberry is seeking an experienced Photostudio Lead to define and evolve its in-house studio function. This leadership role involves delivering world-class e-commerce imagery and creative content across Burberry.com and key third-party platforms.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in creative production within fashion or luxury, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage projects efficiently.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a studio, creative production, or e-commerce content function, ideally in fashion or luxury.
• Strong understanding of e-commerce imagery production and content development.
• Experience in strategic planning, operations, and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the strategic roadmap for the in-house studio.
• Lead the evolution of workflows and ensure quality production.
• Drive the adoption of AI and emerging technologies.

Skills

Leadership

Project Management

E-commerce Imagery Production

Creative Production

Budget Management

Job description

At Burberry, we believe creativity opens spaces. Our purpose is to unlock the power of imagination to push boundaries and open new possibilities for our people, our customers, and our communities. This is the core belief that has guided Burberry since it was founded in 1856 and is central to how we operate as a company today.

We aim to provide an environment for creative minds from different backgrounds to thrive, bringing a wide range of skills and experiences to everything we do. As a purposeful, values‑driven brand, we are committed to being a force for good in the world as well, creating the next generation of sustainable luxury for customers, driving industry change and championing our communities.

Job Purpose

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Photostudio Lead to define and evolve Burberry’s in‑house studio function. This is a pivotal leadership role responsible for delivering world‑class e‑commerce imagery and creative content at scale across Burberry.com and key third‑party platforms.

Responsibilities

• Define and deliver the strategic roadmap for the in‑house studio.
• Lead the evolution of workflows, embedding scalable processes and operating models.
• Drive the adoption of AI and emerging technologies to future‑proof studio capabilities.
• Own end‑to‑end planning of e‑commerce and creative content in line with marketing calendars.
• Partner closely with Creative teams to ensure consistent and elevated brand expression.
• Balance creative excellence with operational efficiency to deliver content at scale.
• Oversee production of all studio output, ensuring quality, consistency and on‑time delivery.
• Establish clear governance and ways of working across internal and external stakeholders.
• Own and optimise the studio budget, identifying efficiencies while maintaining best‑in‑class output.
• Drive resource allocation to support both planned campaigns and reactive business needs.
• Lead, coach and develop studio leads and specialist teams.
• Build a future‑ready organisation that can adapt to new technologies and evolving ways of work.
• Foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture across creative and operational teams.

Personal Profile

• Proven experience leading a studio, creative production or e‑commerce content function, ideally within fashion or luxury.
• Strong understanding of e‑commerce imagery production and content development.
• Experience in strategic planning, operations and budget management.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives.
• Strong awareness of industry trends and digital content innovation.
• Confident leadership and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.