In-House Product Photographer (with Retouching & Image Manipulation Skills)

Webwiser; Wes-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A creative digital agency seeks a talented Product Photographer to enhance their team. The ideal candidate will excel in capturing high-quality product imagery, managing studio settings, and collaborating closely with marketing and design teams. Expertise in Adobe software and a strong portfolio are essential. This role offers a dynamic environment where creativity is paramount, and professional growth opportunities are abundant.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional growth

Collaborative team environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a product photographer with a portfolio.
• Strong command of studio lighting and composition.
• Expertise in retouching and advanced image manipulation.

Responsibilities

• Shoot high-quality product imagery in studio and on location.
• Manage lighting, styling, and composition for consistency.
• Collaborate with marketing teams to realize concepts.

Skills

Product photography

Lighting

Composition

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Retouching

Tools

Capture One

After Effects

Job description

LOCATION: On-site at WBWR HQ, Somerset West

TYPE: Full-Time

REPORTS TO: Creative Director / Marketing Lead

WBWR is a bold, forward-thinking brand where creativity meets precision. We don’t do average – our visuals are crafted to sell through style and stand out on every screen. If you thrive in a space that blends aesthetic excellence with innovation, you’ll feel right at home.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a highly skilled Product Photographer to join our in-house creative team. You’ll be shooting in our fully equipped on-site photo studio, collaborating directly with the marketing and design teams to create scroll-stopping visuals. The right person doesn’t just shoot products – they build stories through imagery, polish them through expert retouching, and elevate them through creativity. If you can also bring animation or motion design into the mix, that’s a serious advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Shoot high-quality product and lifestyle imagery in studio and on location when needed.
• Manage lighting, styling, and composition to achieve consistent, high-end results.
• Handle retouching, colour correction, and advanced image manipulation to deliver flawless visuals.
• Collaborate with the creative and marketing teams to bring concepts to life.
• Maintain the studio space, lighting gear, and workflow efficiency.
• (BONUS) Create animations, GIFs, or product motion sequences for campaigns.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a product photographer (portfolio required).
• Strong command of lighting, composition, and styling in a studio setting.
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and Capture One.
• Expertise in retouching and compositing to a commercial standard.
• Bonus points for animation / motion-graphic skills (After Effects or similar).
• Ability to manage multiple shoots and deadlines with precision.
• Organised, resourceful, and obsessed with visual detail.

Beneficial

• Experience in video or short-form product content.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted editing tools.
• Understanding of eCommerce image requirements and optimisation.

Why WBWR?

• Collaborate with a sharp, driven team that values creativity and quality over bureaucracy.
• Be part of a brand that pushes boundaries in design, content, and execution.
• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.
• Exciting projects with leading brands and businesses.