The Ackermans story goes back as far as 1916, when Gus Ackerman opened the first store in Wynberg in Cape Town. His vision for the store was to create a place where customers could find great products at fantastic prices, which is exactly what Ackermans became. Ackermans was, subsequently, bought by the Pepkor Group in 1986. Today, there are more than 850 Ackermans stores in 5 countries, making us a leading value fashion retailer for the whole family - continuously setting the standard for value and affordability. With a wide selection of fashion for ladies, kids, babies, and men, as well as homeware, cellular, and key financial products, we’ll keep bringing value to your life every day.
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We’re looking for a confident and experienced Digital Photographer to join our in-house studio team. You’ll photograph everything from high-volume e-commerce content to styled imagery for social media, campaign point-of-sale, and marketing. The pace is fast, the work is varied, and you’ll be responsible for how our products are seen by millions of customers.
This role contributes towards how the Ackermans brand shows up across all platforms. You’ll help create clear, distinctive, and trend-aligned imagery that aligns with the visual identity of Ackermans. You will understand the importance of delivering consistent on brand imagery that supports both our everyday digital output and select brand campaigns.
You’ll work closely with the studio and marketing team to keep production smooth, manage equipment, and deliver high-quality photography and short-form video content that elevates the brand.
What you’ll do:
Photograph e-commerce content, including flatpack, on-model, and styled product shots
Capture stills for social media and brand campaigns as needed
Set up and operate lighting and camera gear based on creative briefs
Shoot short-form video content for social or product use
Work within brand style guides and meet daily and weekly deadlines
Assist with studio bookings and daily scheduling
Maintain studio equipment, update software, and keep the space clean and organised
Work closely with the marketing team and external suppliers
What you need:
4+ years of experience in a high-volume studio environment
Strong portfolio showing fashion, footwear, or lifestyle photography
Skilled in Capture One, Photoshop, Lightroom, and Mac OS
Solid knowledge of lighting, framing, and styling for stills and video
Experience shooting and handling basic video production
Good communication skills and the ability to manage your time well
Comfortable working across multiple projects and teams
It helps if you also have:
Experience managing a studio or shoot calendar
Worked with creative or marketing teams in retail
Videography skills beyond the basics
Experience contributing to concept or content development
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