Senior Associate Construction Project

Stri Consulting; Chennai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Stri Consulting is looking for an experienced Digital Imaging Manager in Chennai to lead in-house product photography and imaging. The role involves managing a team dedicated to delivering high-quality visuals for e-commerce platforms.

The ideal candidate should have 7-10 years of experience in product photography, particularly in cosmetics, and must demonstrate strong leadership skills alongside technical expertise in photographic processes.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in product photography or e-commerce imaging.
• Proven expertise in product photography, preferably in cosmetics or beauty.
• Strong hands-on experience with Orbitvu packshot systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-volume packshot photography for cosmetic products.
• Build and manage a team of Photographers, Retouchers, and Editors.
• Ensure consistent quality across all digital platforms.

Skills

Product photography

Team leadership

Adobe Creative Suite

Colour management

Education

Degree or diploma in Photography, Visual Arts, Design

Tools

Orbitvu systems (AlphaShot, Photoshoot, Station)

Digital Asset Management systems

Project management tools (Asana)

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Digital Imaging Manager to lead our in‑house product photography and imaging function.

This role will own the end‑to‑end e‑commerce product imaging pipeline, from high‑volume packshot photography using Orbitvu AlphaShot systems to building, managing and scaling a high‑performing team of Photographers, Retouchers and Image Editors.

The ideal candidate is both hands‑on and strategic, with strong technical expertise in product photography, a sharp eye for detail and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with global teams to deliver consistent, high‑quality visuals across all digital and e‑commerce platforms on time, every time.

Key Responsibilities

Product Photography Imaging

• Lead and execute high‑volume packshot photography for cosmetic and beauty products.
• Ensure consistent lighting, colour accuracy, reflections, styling and finish in line with brand guidelines.
• Oversee product preparation, shot lists, framing, angles and output specifications for multiple e‑commerce platforms.
• Drive efficient photography workflows using Orbitvu AlphaShot systems.
• Stay updated with trends and best practices in beauty and cosmetic product photography.

Image Processing Retouching

• Build, mentor and manage an in‑house team of Photographers, Retouchers and Image Editors.
• Define, document and enforce retouching standards for skin tones, textures, labels, packaging accuracy and realism.
• Oversee post‑production workflows including colour correction, masking, clipping paths, clean‑ups and optimisation.
• Ensure all images meet the technical and aesthetic requirements of global e‑commerce platforms such as Amazon, Sephora, Tira, Nykaa, DTC websites and other marketplaces.

Team Leadership Operations

• Recruit, train and scale the photography and image processing team.
• Define and maintain SOPs, workflows, quality checkpoints and delivery timelines.
• Manage daily studio operations including capacity planning, workload allocation and productivity tracking.
• Collaborate closely with Creative, Marketing, E‑commerce and Brand teams to align imaging output with business goals.

Global Communication Collaboration

• Act as the primary point of contact for all photography and imaging‑related coordination with global teams.
• Communicate effectively across time zones to ensure smooth execution, feedback and approvals.
• Proactively identify risks, manage dependencies and ensure timelines are met without compromising quality.

Quality Control Brand Consistency

• Own final image approvals before release across global platforms.
• Maintain strong visual consistency across SKUs, categories, campaigns and markets.
• Continuously improve image quality, turnaround time, scalability and cost efficiency.

Requirements

Technical Skills

• Strong hands‑on experience with Orbitvu packshot systems (mandatory).
• Proven expertise in product photography, preferably in cosmetics, beauty, or FMCG.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop mandatory).
• Strong understanding of colour management, calibration and image accuracy.
• Experience handling high‑volume e‑commerce image production.

Tools & Software

• Orbitvu systems (AlphaShot, Photoshoot, Station)
• Adobe Creative Suite (Advanced)
• Colour calibration tools (X‑Rite, Datacolor, or equivalent)
• Digital Asset Management systems (preferred)
• Project management tools (Asana or similar)

Leadership Communication

• Proven experience leading and scaling photography and post‑production teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional and global stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem‑solving ability with a process‑driven mindset.

Experience & Education

• 7‑10 years of experience in product photography or e‑commerce imaging.
• Prior experience in cosmetics, beauty, fashion or FMCG preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing photography and/or post‑production teams.
• Degree or diploma in Photography, Visual Arts, Design, or a related field (preferred).

Benefits

• Highly detail‑oriented with a strong aesthetic and quality‑first mindset.
• Comfortable balancing hands‑on execution and leadership responsibilities.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑volume production environment.
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability and passion for consistency and excellence.