Junior Photographer Yuppiechef at Mr Price Group

Job Description

• Yuppiechef is looking for a detail-oriented and creative Junior Photographer to join our in-house Creative Team. You’ll help bring products to life through sharp, consistent, and inspiring imagery that elevates the online shopping experience. You’ll also gain hands-on exposure to a wide range of creative work — from still life shoots to campaign sets and short-form video — while building your craft in a collaborative environment.
• This role reports into the Photography Lead and is based at our Westlake, Cape Town offices

Responsibilities

• Capturing sharp, colour-accurate, and on-brand product images at high volumes. 
• Retouching, editing and uploading supplier and in-house imagery to meet Yuppiechef standards. 
• Building independence in shooting efficiently and consistently. 
• Scanning, prepping, and returning all studio samples correctly, while assisting with the organisation of samples in collaboration with the Studio and Merchandising teams. 
• Supporting campaign shoots by assisting the Photography Lead with lighting, backdrops, props, studio equipment, and capturing behind-the-scenes content. 
• Maintaining production materials and ensuring the studio remains organised. 
• Resolving flagged image issues accurately and on deadline. 
• Creating and supporting web-related assets such as landing page content. 
• Sharpening your eye for detail and improving confidence in image corrections. 
• Following correct image naming, versioning, and storage practices. 
• Ensuring imagery is easily accessible to the wider creative team. 
• Assisting with short-form video content for social media platforms

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in photography, design, or the arts, or equivalent practical experience 
• 1.5–2 years’ experience shooting and editing in a professional studio environment 
• Strong portfolio demonstrating technical skill and creative eye 
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom; familiarity with Capture One, Premiere Pro, After Effects, or CapCut is advantageous 
• Understanding of how ecommerce and marketing visuals impact the customer experience
• Own car, preferably 

Attributes we’re looking for: 

• Eager to take on increasing responsibility and grow in the role 
• Technically sharp, process-driven, and detail-oriented 
• Collaborative and open to feedback, with a growth mindset 
• Positive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about learning and improving your craft 
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced studio environment and handling a variety of tasks