Senior Photographer

Votre Sommelier; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Photographer to lead a dynamic team in producing exceptional ecommerce assets. In this role, you'll mentor and inspire talent while driving creative strategies that resonate with a youthful audience. Your expertise in model and still life photography, coupled with strong organizational skills, will be pivotal in maintaining high standards and efficiency. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and authenticity, and enjoy a supportive environment where your contributions will help shape the future of fashion photography.

Benefits

Employee discount

Personal development opportunities

Sample sales access

LinkedIn Learning resources

25 days paid leave plus a celebration day

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in model and still life product photography.
• Strong organizational and communication skills essential for team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Photographer team, ensuring high-quality outputs.
• Lead creative projects and provide direction to team members.

Skills

Model Photography

Still Life Photography

Attention to Detail

Adaptability

Organizational Skills

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Lighting Knowledge

Capture One

Team Leadership

Job description

ASOS STUDIOS Senior Photographer

Seniors at ASOS are experienced and skilled leadership figures with a talented eye for creativity and practical implementation. As a Senior, you will work closely with the Photography Manager and wider senior teams to train, mentor, and inspire the team to produce industry-leading ecommerce assets that appeal to our 20-something customer. You will drive departmental efficiency with a creative, strategic, and operational mindset.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Report to the Photography Manager and oversee the daily operations of your Photographer team, focusing on product page enrichment for over 1000 products daily.
2. Shoot products to high standards in model and non-model studios.
3. Engage in various creative projects, including campaigns and social media, employing techniques such as mobile photography.
4. Provide high-quality model direction, fostering energy, authenticity, and engagement, and coach the team to bring out expressive, fashion-forward movements aligned with ASOS aesthetics.
5. Ensure adherence to creative implementation, budget, cost per product, and volumetric KPIs.
6. Lead a team of Midweight and Junior Photographers, monitoring processes and performance.
7. Create and communicate creative shoot guides from a photography perspective.
8. Ensure Photographers are equipped to meet styling expectations according to segment requirements.
9. Collaborate with Senior Photographers to evolve strategies based on current trends and fashion relevancy.
10. Lead pre-shoot planning and preparation.
11. Manage equipment orders and liaise with suppliers within budget constraints.
12. Conduct workshops and training in various creative areas.
13. Build relationships with stakeholders to develop photography technology and oversee equipment upgrades, representing ASOS Studios positively.
14. Maintain studio equipment, ensuring optimal condition and timely replacements.
15. Report directly on a team of at least four members.
16. Monitor team KPIs and SLAs, seeking continuous improvement in quality and efficiency.
17. Conduct regular 1-2-1 meetings to support personal development and skill growth.
18. Plan for team succession and encourage growth through objectives and training.
19. Participate in team and departmental meetings, fostering a collaborative environment.
20. Act as an aspirational leader within the team and department.
21. Guide the team to follow processes that meet creative and quality standards aligned with strategy.
22. Promote authenticity, bravery, and creativity, adhering to company and departmental policies.
23. Develop and communicate your leadership style in line with ASOS Behaviours.
24. Collaborate with other team leaders to successfully deliver departmental strategies and build strong relationships across the studio.
25. Identify market trends and ensure the brand remains a market leader through research and competitive analysis.
26. Design and implement automated workflows to streamline practices.
27. Oversee technology and hardware launches within the department.
28. Lead projects supporting departmental strategies and undertake ad-hoc tasks as needed.
29. Support diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

About ASOS

We are the online retailer for fashion lovers worldwide, committed to empowering our customers and staff to be authentic and creative. We are proud members of Inclusive Companies, Disability Confident, and have received recognition on the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list. Please inform our Talent team if you require adjustments during the application process.

Who We'd Like to Meet

• Excellent attention to detail
• Adaptability in shooting methods and styles
• Experience in model and still life product photography
• Understanding of how to execute photography treatments aligned with ASOS aesthetics
• Highly organized, proactive decision-maker, and problem solver
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills
• Good knowledge of lighting and Capture One
• Strong computer literacy skills

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Personal development opportunities
• Sample sales access
• LinkedIn Learning resources
• 25 days paid leave plus a celebration day
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care
• Flexible benefits allowance