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Photographer - Still Life (South Yorkshire)

Photographer - Still Life (South Yorkshire)

NextPontefract, West Yorkshire, GB
30+ days ago
Salary
£35,000.00 yearly
Job description

We are looking for a Photographer to join our Photo Studio team at Next!

You will be part of an amazing team of in-house photographers working as one team to deliver high-quality imagery for Next in line with our creative direction. This is a fast-paced role that covers all our in-house photography teams to maintain Next’s photographic vision and creative beliefs.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is creative & proactive and looking to take the next step in their career.

We want to see your skill and experience, so please ensure you provide a portfolio or website featuring relevant imagery in your application, and if successful will be invited to a practical interview.

About the role

  • To deliver Still Life photography to the highest quality for the Next customer aligned to our brand principles & creative
  • You will get direction from your senior photographer in line with your creative lead.
  • You will be a focused, driven, hard-working individual that has the maturity and empathy to take direction well.
  • You must be able to remain calm and professional while maintaining a positive and proactive attitude.
  • This role demands a strong team player with exceptional communication skills who is eager to learn and develop and can
  • grasp new information very quickly.
  • You will be able to identify with the ever-changing requirements of a large studio team.
  • It is vital to build and maintain strong relationships with your Creative Lead and Senior Photographer.

Responsibilities

  • Communicate effectively within the studio to evolve the aesthetics of the imagery creatively.
  • Maintain a consistent high level of photography that is complementary to the creative direction of the studio.
  • Consistent research and understanding of new trends, street style, models, celebrities, social movements, Pinterest,
  • Instagram etc to stay inspired, in order to bring the correct approach to every shoot.
  • Maintain constant awareness of competitors, be ahead of the curve.
  • To work collaboratively with other Photographers within the Studio.
  • Consistently strive to think outside the box with all processes and projects, showing initiative and innovation.
  • Communicate effectively with your Senior Photographer to establish clear, recognizable and achievable goals.
  • Adhere to style guides & briefs set by products teams or studio management.
  • Flexibility to work at other Next studios, external studios and on location when required.

    • About you

  • An expert knowledge of photography, retouching and lighting techniques is essential.
  • An extremely high competence of using Photoshop & Capture One.
  • General skills in graphic design are preferred.
  • Confidence in training others on photographic techniques.
  • High competence using MAC Operating systems.
  • Experience working within a large creative studio environment.
  • Thorough understanding of current trends and lighting techniques.
  • Forward-thinking, innovative & proactive in approach of all projects
  • Superior planning, workload management and organisational capabilities.
  • Highly developed interpersonal, problem solving and presentation skills.
  • Creative flair and knowledge, producing innovative ideas and solutions.
  • A strong communicator and listener.
  • It is essential to be commercially minded and aware of retail fashion and lifestyle trends.
  • Comfortable with a highly pressured and rapidly changing environment.
  • Experience in E-commerce and editorial photography is essential.
  • At least 3 years of relevant experience.
  • A supporting portfolio or website.
  • Exemplary attention to detail.
  • Full UK driving license.