Lead Photographer

Pertemps Plymouth is seeking an experienced Lead Photographer to manage the in-house studio at their client’s Head Office in Plymouth. This full-time, permanent role involves directing a creative team to produce high-quality visual content for eCommerce, digital marketing, social media, and promotional campaigns. You will oversee daily studio operations, ensuring brand-focused imagery that drives customer engagement. The position requires strong project management skills, commercial awareness, and expertise in photography.

A competitive salary is offered for this leadership position, which demands a candidate capable of taking ownership of the studio’s output and mentoring junior team members.

Pertemps are recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced and creative Lead Photographer to join their thriving Head Office team in Plymouth. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded photography professional to take ownership of a busy in-house studio, leading a talented team and producing high-quality visual content across eCommerce, digital marketing, social media, advertising and promotional campaigns.

If you're passionate about photography, experienced in managing creative projects, and thrive in a fast-paced retail environment, this could be the perfect role for you.

The Role As Lead Photographer, you will oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy photography studio, ensuring the delivery of engaging, brand-focused imagery that drives customer engagement and supports commercial objectives. This is a hands-on leadership position where you'll combine creative expertise with operational management, working closely with internal stakeholders to bring products, campaigns and brand messaging to life through exceptional visual content.

• Lead and manage the day-to-day running of the photography studio.
• Plan and deliver creative product and lifestyle shoots.
• Design and implement lighting setups, styling concepts, set construction and equipment requirements.
• Ensure all photography is aligned with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Buying, Design, Product and Social Media teams to develop creative concepts and campaign imagery.
• Manage studio workflows, schedules and project priorities to ensure deadlines are achieved.
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to the photography team.
• Monitor and maintain studio equipment, cameras, lighting systems and production resources.
• Drive continuous improvement and ensure best practices are followed across all studio operations.
• Keep up to date with emerging photography, content and retail visual trends.

• Previous experience within a commercial retail photography environment.
• Experience leading or managing a photography studio and creative team.
• Strong knowledge of eCommerce, retail and marketing photography.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a fast-paced business environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• A thorough understanding of industry best practices and emerging visual content trends.
• A creative eye combined with a strong commercial focus.

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Employee discount
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards
• Opportunity to join a successful and growing business
• Collaborative and creative working environment
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term career prospects

Working Hours Monday to Friday 8:45am - 5:30pm

Temporary to Permanent

Location Plymouth, Devon

If you're ready to take the next step in your photography career and lead the creation of compelling visual content within a dynamic commercial environment, we'd love to hear from you.