Studio Photographer

NEW LOOK; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

New Look, a leading fashion brand, seeks a talented Photographer responsible for creating high-quality product imagery. This role involves directing shoots, managing studio operations, and delivering industry-leading photography while ensuring alignment with brand guidelines. Join a creative team dedicated to enhancing the online shopping experience.

Benefits

40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts

Private pension scheme

Profit-related bonus scheme

Interest-free season ticket loans

Qualifications

• Expertise in photography, retouching, and lighting techniques.
• Strong skills in MAC operating systems.
• Knowledge of current trends and lighting techniques.

Responsibilities

• Produce photography assets for product pages and ensure high standards.
• Direct models and provide styling feedback during shoots.
• Review shoot plans and manage quality control on images.

Skills

Photography

Retouching

Lighting techniques

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

4 years of relevant experience

Portfolio or website showcasing work

Tools

Photoshop

Capture One

Job description

We're the feel-good fashion brand making style accessible and fun for over 55 years, on our website, mobile app and over 300 stores in the UK.

By living our values - we play to win, customer obsessed, we are one and it starts with me - we deliver That New Look Feeling for our customers and each other.

The Studio:

We are a team of creative people that make things happen and strive to give our New Look customers the best online shopping experience. The Studio is a crucial part of the customer's digital journey - bringing the New Look product to life in the best way possible. We show our customers how to wear our product in an aspirational way, referencing the latest fashion trends and listening to our customer's needs and lifestyle. We are our customers' virtual changing room.

We all have an equally important part to play to ensure that we are the best that we can be.

We strive to be the best we can every day, and continually strive forward.

We are passionate about everything that we do - We are passionate about our customers - We are passionate about New Look.

The Role:

The Photographer is responsible for producing photography assets for the New Look product pages, ensuring that all images are consistent, delivered to the highest standard and follow the agreed brand guidelines.

The Photographer supports the Photography Manager in the daily running of the New Look Studio, ensuring all shoots run smoothly while producing imagery to the highest standard in line with the New Look brand voice.

They are responsible for reviewing product imagery to ensure that the images are always the best in class.

Working in a fast-paced, high-pressure ecommerce studio, this role supports the Photography Manager to ensure all photographers including freelancers deliver high-quality photography standards while maintaining deadlines and KPIs.

What’s in it for you:

• 40% staff discount plus friends & family discounts throughout the year
• Access to our reward platform for external discounts and offers
• Private pension scheme
• Profit-related bonus scheme
• Option to join our Healthcare Private Medical Scheme
• Virtual GP access for you and your children
• All employees are covered by our life assurance policy from day one
• Extra leave with our buy more holiday scheme
• Extra paid day off on your birthday
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave, and shared parental leave
• Interest-free season ticket loans
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Partnership with Retail Trust and Fashion & Textile Children's Trust

What you’ll be doing:

• Shoot all products across fashion (kids, men's, women's) and still life, following creative direction and product matrix
• Review daily shoot plans with the creative team and work with the Art Director on the look and feel
• Provide styling feedback during shoots
• Direct models to deliver the desired look
• Edit and select images using Capture One, ensuring timely processing
• Work with stylists and models to maximize image quality
• Set up lighting and backgrounds for various shoots
• Manage multiple shoot briefs, matching poses and lighting to trends
• Meet daily shoot targets and maintain high standards
• Perform quality control on images before retouching
• Ensure consistency in colour and style using Capture One
• Maintain proper file management and asset organization
• Prepare and check equipment daily
• Maintain studio equipment and props
• Review competitor photography for industry standards
• Oversee freelance photographers to ensure adherence to guidelines
• Coordinate hair, make-up, and styling standards during shoots
• Communicate challenges and feedback to the team
• Develop skills and improve workflows with freelancers
• Lead in producing industry-leading photography
• Collaborate with styling team on new ideas and projects

Who you are:

• Expertise in photography, retouching, and lighting techniques
• High proficiency in Photoshop & Capture One
• Graphic design skills preferred
• Experience training others in photography techniques
• Strong skills in MAC operating systems
• Experience in large creative studio environments
• Knowledge of current trends and lighting techniques
• Innovative, proactive, and forward-thinking
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Creative flair and solutions-oriented mindset
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Understanding of retail fashion and lifestyle trends
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-changing environment
• Minimum 4 years relevant experience
• Portfolio or website showcasing work

Why New Look?

We care about you and the planet, embracing inclusion and diversity. We focus on development and offer flexible work patterns. Please submit your CV in simple format (e.g., Word) when applying.