Senior Photographer, FTC

Department: Brand Marketing

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: Head Office, Chelsea House

Reporting To: Fatima Ianno (until Lead Photographer is hired)

Are you ready to thrive in a dynamic environment with top models and talented photographers? We are looking for a passionate senior photographer to join us at our head office studios, for a 6 Month FTC.

The ideal candidate will have experience in e-commerce product photography with a creative eye for storytelling and brand-focused imagery.

While the role will involve high-volume BAU product photography you will be a versatile photographer; we want fresh concepts to enhance our creative projects/campaigns. You will elevate the retail experience at river island with innovative imagery, manage e-commerce shoots, ensure alignment with our brand identity.

Candidates should have extensive fashion photography experience in a busy e-commerce studio, capturing men’s, women’s, and still-life products. In this senior role, you will guide and mentor team members while promoting best practices within the studio.

• Lead photography shoots that creatively represent the brand.
• Capture high-quality digital images styled on models using capture pro, following our photographic guidelines with a focus on lighting and quality.
• Execute concepts from the art director, delivering high standards for women’s wear (WW) and men’s wear (MW) shoots.
• Produce compelling imagery for model-styled products and still-life arrangements.
• Meet creative targets while ensuring all imagery aligns with river island brand standards.
• Direct models confidently, utilising your on-set experience for optimal results.
• Collaborate closely with the Art Director, Production Lead, and retouching team to achieve our photographic vision.
• Collaborate across teams on multiple briefs for campaigns, products trends to deliver exciting, fashion-forward product moments our customers will love.
• Manage studio lighting and equipment setups to achieve desired results.
• Support freelance photographers with digital operations and lighting needs.
• Photograph model castings to capture new talent.
• Maintain awareness of industry trends and competitor brands.
• Ensure quality control by consistently limiting reshoots hitting weekly image targets.
• Communicate with stylists to prioritise product shoots and meet deadlines.
• Organise and manage digital image files and facilitate quality assurance.
• Ensure colour consistency in all images before uploading to servers.
• Conduct regular audits of studio equipment and supplies.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in photography, specifically within a fashion e-commerce studio.
• Strong photography portfolio demonstrating digital skills and lighting techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment highly organised with great attention to detail.
• Proficiency in photoshop (mac), capture pro, and advanced lighting setups.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, thriving under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment and to set and enforce high standards.
• Must have strong experience working on-set environments with both small and large crews (camera/video teams, MUA’s, Hair stylists, stylists, art director and production).

• Experience with video production equipment
• Knowledge of videography, lighting and sound
• Familiarity with the adobe suite and its tools.
• Willingness to travel.

We’re a much-loved brand with an exciting future. We understand our assignment, take ownership and deliver amazing results. Our people are a diverse bunch of bright, talented people who love working together – and are proud of the work they do. Progression here can take you…