Remote Food Stylist & Photographer for Culinary Content

Placements24; Vrystaat; Hybrid; ZAR 572,000 - 1,374,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote role

Flexible hours

Competitive freelance compensation

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Food Stylist and Photographer to create visually stunning dishes for its culinary and lifestyle content. You will style and shoot recipes from your own studio, delivering images that are both appetizing and on-brand.

You’ll work independently to plan, style, shoot, edit, and retouch photos for digital platforms, staying aligned with briefs and deadlines. A strong portfolio and proficiency with Photoshop and Lightroom are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Food Stylist and Photographer with portfolio.
• Strong understanding of composition, lighting, and color theory in photography.
• Proficiency in photo editing software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom).
• Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and meet deadlines remotely.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute food styling for recipes and culinary features.
• Capture high-quality, aesthetically pleasing photographs of food and beverages.
• Ensure food styling and photography align with brand guidelines and project briefs.
• Select and arrange props, backgrounds, and garnishes to enhance visual appeal.
• Communicate effectively with the content team regarding project requirements and progress.
• Manage your own photography equipment and editing software.
• Edit and retouch photos to a professional standard, optimizing for various digital platforms.
• Stay updated on current food styling and photography trends.
• Maintain a clean and organized workspace to facilitate efficient styling and shooting.
• Deliver final image assets within agreed-upon timelines.

Skills

Food styling

Photography

Editing software

Creativity

Attention to detail

Remote work

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a talented Remote Food Stylist and Photographer to create visually stunning dishes for its culinary and lifestyle content. You will style and shoot recipes from your own studio, delivering images that are both appetizing and on-brand.

You’ll work independently to plan, style, shoot, edit, and retouch photos for digital platforms, staying aligned with briefs and deadlines. A strong portfolio and proficiency with Photoshop and Lightroom are essential.