Photographer

Established in 1981 with a single store in the Northwest of England, the JD Group is a leading omni‑channel retailer of sports fashion, outdoors and gym gear, with colleagues working in stores across several retail facias in many markets around the world. JD Sports Fashion Plc was listed on the London Stock Exchange in 1996 and has been an FTSE
100 publicly quoted company since 2019, continuing to grow in the UK and internationally.

The Photographer is responsible for producing high‑quality, on‑brand imagery for our e‑commerce platforms, ensuring products are captured with accuracy and visual impact. Working in a fast‑paced studio environment, you will collaborate with stylists, creatives and retouchers to deliver consistent, commercially focused photography that supports the customer journey and drives sales.

This role demands strong technical skills in digital photography and lighting, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently to tight deadlines while maintaining brand standards.

While primarily based at The Sharp Project, the Photographer role will also provide occasional support at JD’s Distribution Centre footwear studio, ensuring consistency of imagery and standards across all e‑commerce product photography.

• Capture high‑quality e‑commerce imagery in line with style guides, updating and maintaining guides seasonally.
• Manage daily shoot schedules, meeting productivity, quality and cost‑per‑product targets while ensuring imagery is live within agreed time frames.
• Prepare and maintain sets, equipment and lighting; perform tests, troubleshoot issues, and ensure studio procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with stylists, retouchers and content teams to select the strongest images and deliver assets that meet creative and commercial needs.
• Support idea generation, new techniques and innovation in photography outputs, contributing to meetings and reviews.
• Ensure accurate tracking, reporting and communication of shoot progress and asset delivery.
• Mentor and assist other team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across studio functions.
• Maintain an organised and safe studio environment, ensuring efficient close‑down and kit return.
• Proactively resolve discrepancies, adapt to last‑minute briefs and demonstrate resilience in a fast‑paced environment.
• Provide occasional support to the Distribution Centre footwear studio.

• Strong technical skills in digital photography, studio lighting and composition.
• Experience working in a fast‑paced, high‑volume e‑commerce or commercial studio.
• Proficiency with industry‑standard cameras, lenses and capture‑one software.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring colour accuracy and brand consistency.
• Ability to manage time effectively, meet daily shoot targets and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills with stylists, retouchers and wider studio teams.
• Knowledge of current photography trends and ability to adapt style as required.
• Organised, proactive and able to troubleshoot technical or workflow issues quickly.

We offer staff discount on JD Group and other brands within the organisation, as well as personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work.