Senior Photographer

ASOS.com; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Photographer to lead a dynamic team in creating captivating ecommerce assets. This role involves overseeing day-to-day operations, driving creativity, and managing a talented group of photographers. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a strong understanding of photography aligned with brand aesthetics, and the ability to mentor and inspire. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and offers a supportive environment for personal development and growth.

Benefits

Employee discount

Personal development opportunities

Employee sample sales

Access to LinkedIn Learning

25 days paid annual leave

Discretionary bonus scheme

Private medical care

Flexible benefits allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in model and still life product photography.
• Strong computer literacy and knowledge of lighting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Photographer team managing 1000+ products.
• Lead creative projects, ensuring high-quality model direction and engagement.

Skills

Model Photography

Still Life Photography

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Photography or related field

Tools

Capture One

Job description

Company Description

We’re ASOS, the online retailer for fashion lovers all around the world.

We exist to give our customers the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too. At ASOS, you’re free to be your true self without judgement, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

We are proud members of Inclusive Companies, are Disability Confident Committed, and have signed the Business in the Community Race at Work Charter. We ranked 8th in the Inclusive Top 50 Companies Employer list.

If you need any adjustments during the application process, please let our Talent team know in whatever way works best for you.

Job Description

ASOS STUDIOS Senior Photographer

Seniors at ASOS are experienced leaders with a talented eye for creativity and practical implementation. You will work closely with the Photography Manager and senior teams to train, mentor, and inspire the team to produce industry-leading ecommerce assets for our product pages, targeting our 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 for over 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 media, using varied techniques including mobile photography.
4. Providing high-quality model direction to ensure energy, authenticity, and engagement, coaching the team to bring out expressive, fashion-forward movements aligned with the ASOS aesthetic.
5. Managing creative implementation, budgets, cost per product, and volumetric KPIs.
6. Leading a team of Midweight and Junior Photographers, monitoring processes and performance.
7. Creating and maintaining shoot guides from a photography perspective.
8. Ensuring photographers meet styling expectations per segment.
9. Collaborating with Senior Photography team to evolve strategies based on current trends and fashion relevancy.
10. Leading pre-shoot planning and preparation.
11. Overseeing equipment orders and liaising with suppliers to adhere to budget.
12. Conducting workshops and training in various creative specialties.
13. Building 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. Managing a direct report line of at least four team members.
16. Monitoring team KPIs and SLAs, identifying opportunities for quality and efficiency improvements.
17. Conducting regular 1-2-1s for personal development and progression.
18. Planning for team succession and encouraging growth and development.
19. Leading team and departmental meetings, fostering a culture of authenticity, bravery, and creativity.
20. Developing leadership and communication styles aligned with ASOS Behaviours.
21. Collaborating with other team leaders to deliver departmental strategies.
22. Building strong relationships with stakeholders, championing ASOS Studios in all interactions.
23. Staying aware of market trends and competition to maintain market leadership.
24. Designing automated workflows to improve departmental processes.
25. Overseeing departmental technology launches.
26. Delivering projects supporting departmental strategy and handling ad-hoc tasks.
27. Supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.

Qualifications

Who we'd like to meet...

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

Additional Information

Benefits

• Employee discount (hello ASOS discount!)
• Personal development opportunities through ASOS Develops
• Employee sample sales
• Access to LinkedIn Learning resources
• 25 days paid annual leave plus a celebration day
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• Private medical care scheme
• Flexible benefits allowance