Remote Food Stylist & Photographer – Elevate E‑commerce

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 567,000 - 1,361,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote freelance role

Flexible schedule

Portfolio-building projects

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative and skilled Remote Food Stylist & Photographer to craft enticing product imagery for our gourmet food range. This fully remote role requires cooking, styling, lighting, and professional editing to drive engagement and sales across e-commerce, marketing materials, and social media.

You will develop concepts, curate props, and collaborate with marketing teams from your home studio to deliver consistent, high-quality visuals that align with brand identity

Qualifications

• Proven professional experience as a Food Stylist and Food Photographer.
• Strong portfolio showcasing e-commerce work.
• Excellent understanding of food preparation and presenting food on camera.
• Proficiency in studio lighting and composition.
• Expertise in photo editing with Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Well-equipped home studio with professional gear.
• Strong artistic vision and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and remote collaboration skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Familiarity with food safety and handling protocols.

Responsibilities

• Style and photograph a wide variety of food products for e-commerce listings and campaigns.
• Develop creative concepts for food styling that align with marketing goals.
• Prepare food items for photography, including cooking and garnishing.
• Manage lighting, composition, and camera settings for professional images.
• Edit and retouch photos to ensure consistent style and quality.
• Collaborate remotely with marketing and e-commerce teams on requirements.
• Maintain organized inventory of props, backdrops, and equipment.
• Stay updated on trends in food styling and photography for digital retail.
• Deliver high-resolution images promptly for digital platforms.

Skills

Food styling

Food photography

Studio lighting

Photo editing (Photoshop)

Photo editing (Lightroom)

Remote collaboration

Time management

Independent work

Food safety

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a highly creative and skilled Remote Food Stylist & Photographer to craft enticing product imagery for our gourmet food range. This fully remote role requires cooking, styling, lighting, and professional editing to drive engagement and sales across e-commerce, marketing materials, and social media.

You will develop concepts, curate props, and collaborate with marketing teams from your home studio to deliver consistent, high-quality visuals that align with brand identity