Senior Photographer

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Senior Photographer to lead a talented team in creating stunning ecommerce assets. This role involves overseeing daily operations, ensuring high-quality product photography, and mentoring junior photographers. The ideal candidate will possess a keen eye for detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. With a focus on creativity and collaboration, you'll contribute to the ASOS aesthetic while driving departmental efficiency. Join a dynamic environment where your leadership will inspire and elevate the team's output, all while enjoying a range of attractive benefits.

Benefits

Employee discount

Personal development opportunities

Employee sample sales

Access to LinkedIn Learning

25 days paid leave plus celebration day

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in model and still life product photography.
• Strong knowledge of lighting and Capture One software.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing day-to-day operations of the Photographer team.
• Shooting products to high standards across various studios.
• Leading team meetings and fostering an innovative culture.

Skills

Model and still life product photography

Attention to detail

Lighting knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Capture One proficiency

Organizational skills

Job description

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ASOS STUDIOS Senior Photographer

Seniors at ASOS are experienced and skilled leadership figures with a talented eye for all things creative and practical implementation. As a Senior Photographer, you will work closely with the Photography Manager and wider senior teams. Your role involves training, mentoring, and inspiring your team to deliver industry-leading ecommerce assets for ASOS product pages, appealing directly to the 20-something customer. You will drive departmental efficiency while thinking commercially and innovatively, leading with a creative, strategic, and operational mindset.

What you’ll be doing...

1. Overseeing the day-to-day operations of your Photographer team, primarily managing product page enrichment of 1000+ products daily.
2. Shooting products to high standards across model and non-model studios.
3. Executing a range of creative projects, including campaigns and social content, using various techniques including mobile.
4. Providing high-quality model direction to ensure energy, authenticity, and engagement; coaching the team to bring out expressive, fashion-forward movements aligned with ASOS aesthetic.
5. Managing creative implementation, budgets, cost per product, and volumetric KPIs.
6. Leading a team of Midweight and Junior Photographers, monitoring processes throughout the day.
7. Creating and maintaining creative shoot guides from a photography perspective.
8. Ensuring Photographers are equipped to meet styling expectations per segment.
9. Collaborating with Photography Seniors to develop strategic segment evolution based on current trends and fashion relevancy.
10. Leading pre-planning and preparation for scheduled shoots.
11. Managing equipment orders, liaising with suppliers, and adhering to the team budget.
12. Conducting workshops and training in various creative specialties.
13. Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to develop photography technologies and oversee equipment upgrades.
14. Maintaining studio equipment, ensuring optimal condition, and timely replacements.
15. Reporting directly to the Photography Manager, managing a minimum of four team members.
16. Monitoring team KPIs/SLAs, identifying opportunities for quality and efficiency improvements.
17. Conducting regular 1-2-1 meetings with direct reports to review objectives, support development, and assess progression.
18. Planning for team succession and encouraging growth through objectives and training.
19. Leading team and departmental meetings, fostering a culture of creativity and professionalism.
20. Aligning team practices with company and departmental strategies, promoting authenticity, bravery, and creativity.
21. Developing and implementing your leadership style and communication in line with ASOS Behaviours policy.
22. Collaborating with other team leaders to deliver departmental strategies and build strong relationships within the wider studio team.
23. Championing ASOS Studios in every interaction and demonstrating excellent brand awareness by researching industry trends and competition.
24. Designing and implementing automated workflows to streamline practices.
25. Overseeing departmental technology launches and supporting project delivery aligned with strategic goals.
26. Supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives within the team.

Qualifications - Who we'd like to meet...

• Great attention to detail
• Adaptability in shooting methods and types
• Experience in model and still life product photography
• Understanding of ASOS aesthetic and photography treatments
• Highly organized, proactive decision-maker, problem solver
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Strong organizational, prioritization, and communication skills
• Knowledge of lighting and Capture One
• Strong computer literacy

Additional Information - Benefits

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