Junior Photographer

Advius; Vereeniging; Vor Ort; ZAR 100.000 - 156.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Zohorecruit is seeking a Junior Photographer for a busy clothing retailer in Vereeniging. The role focuses on producing clear, accurate product images for online store and marketing channels.

You will shoot garments in various styles (flat lays, ghost mannequins, on-model), edit images in Photoshop and Lightroom, and help manage high-volume image workflows to meet daily deadlines. An entry-level portfolio, 6-12 months experience, and reliable transport to Duncanville are required; the successful

Qualifikationen

• Portfolio that includes clothing product images (flat lays, ghost mannequin, hanger or on-model) with before/after edits.
• Experience photographing clothing/products for retail or e-commerce (6–12 months).
• Ability to edit and resize images for web use, maintain color accuracy and consistency.

Aufgaben

• Photograph clothing and products to a high professional standard per guidelines.
• Shoot garments in flat lays, ghost mannequins, hangers or on models as required.
• Prepare garments (steam, pin, style) to showcase fit and fabric.
• Set up lighting, backdrops and camera to capture accurate color and detail.
• Capture full set of shots per item (front/back/side/detail).
• Edit/retouch images, remove backgrounds, adjust colour and trim imperfections.
• Resize/crop/export images for online store, marketplaces and social media.
• Name and upload images linking to correct products.
• Work with team to meet daily output and deadlines.

Kenntnisse

Product photography

Photo editing

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Time management

Ausbildung

Matric (Grade 12)

Diploma/certificate in photography (advantageous)

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Jobbeschreibung

Vereeniging, South Africa | Posted on 09/10/2026

Our client, a well-established department store and online retailer in the Vaal Triangle, is looking for an energetic and enthusiastic Junior Photographer to join its team in Duncanville, Vereeniging. The business sells a wide range of clothing, fashion and lifestyle products in store and online. Clear, accurate and consistent images of its clothing ranges are central to how its customers see and buy them.

This role suits an emerging photographer who already has some hands-on experience photographing clothing and products. It offers the chance to build that experience in a fast-paced, high-volume retail environment.

Scope of the Role

The Junior Photographer photographs clothing and other products for the business's online store and marketing channels. They then edit, resize and prepare every image so each item is shown accurately and consistently. The role works closely with the wider team to keep up with new stock, product launches and promotional deadlines.

Key Responsibilities Include

Clothing and product photography

• Photograph clothing and other products to a high professional standard, in line with the business's styling and image guidelines
• Shoot garments as flat lays, on ghost mannequins, on hangers or on models, as each product requires
• Prepare garments before each shoot: steaming, pinning and styling so the fit, shape and fabric show correctly
• Set up lighting, backdrops and camera settings so colour, texture and detail are captured accurately
• Capture the full set of required shots for every item: front, back, side, detail and close-ups of fabric, labels and trims
• Check every shoot for accuracy, so that the item, colour, size and SKU match the image

Image editing, resizing and preparation

• Edit and retouch product images: background removal and clean-up, colour correction, colour-matching images to the actual garment, and removing creases, lint and marks
• Resize, crop and export images to the required dimensions, resolutions and file formats for the online store, marketplaces and social media
• Use batch editing to process high volumes of images quickly and consistently
• Name, file and upload images correctly so they link to the right products

Workflow and teamwork

• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, meeting daily output and turnaround targets
• Communicate and collaborate with the team on shoot priorities, stock movement and deadlines
• Handle garments and product samples with care, and keep the shooting area and equipment organised

Requirements

• Matric (Grade 12)
• At least 6-12 months' experience photographing clothing or fashion products for retail or e-commerce, including internships or freelance work
• A portfolio that includes clothing product images, such as flat lays, ghost mannequin, hanger or on-model shots, with before and after edits
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, including:
  • retouching
  • colour correction
  • resizing and exporting images for web use
• A sound understanding of camera settings, lighting and composition for product work
• A sharp eye for detail, colour accuracy and visual consistency
• Reliable transport to Duncanville, Vereeniging
• Please note: Applicants whose portfolio shows only studio portraits, events or general photo shoots, without clothing or product work, will not be considered.

Advantageous

• A diploma, certificate or short course in photography or visual media
• Experience with high-volume e-commerce image workflows and batch-processing tools
• Experience working to an online store's or marketplace's image specifications
• Exposure to online store platforms or content management systems
• Basic garment styling knowledge

Ideal Candidate

• Energetic and enthusiastic: brings positive energy and a can-do attitude to the team
• Detail-oriented: notices the small things that make a product image right, from a crease to a colour shift
• Quality-focused: takes pride in consistently high standards across every image
• A strong team player: communicates openly and works well with others
• Organised and efficient: keeps pace with volume without cutting corners
• Eager to learn: open to feedback and keen to grow their craft