Photographer & Content Creator at Village n Life

The Role

• As Photographer & Content Creator, you’ll be responsible for capturing, producing and curating high-quality visual and digital content across assigned Village n Life properties.
• The role supports brand storytelling, campaign delivery and online presence through professional photography, short-form video and creative content production aligned with brand guidelines and commercial objectives.
• This is a hands-on creative role suited to someone who is visually driven, organised and confident working across multiple properties in a fast-paced hospitality environment. This is a full-time position based in Camps Bay.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture professional photography of rooms, facilities, food & beverage, experiences, events and lifestyle content
• Produce short-form video content for social media, digital campaigns and internal platforms
• Edit and retouch imagery in line with brand standards and usage requirements
• Plan and execute content shoots including location scouting, shot lists and equipment preparation
• Collaborate with Designers, Social Media teams and Sales Managers on campaign and content needs
• Maintain organised digital asset libraries with correct naming, tagging and version control
• Ensure all imagery and video aligns with brand manuals, tone and quality standards
• Support property launches, activations and special events with on-site coverage
• Manage basic lighting, styling and set preparation for shoots
• Source and coordinate models, props and permits where required
• Stay updated with visual trends, platform formats and emerging content styles
• Assist with basic graphic or layout adjustments when required
• Travel between properties as scheduled to maintain fresh and current content libraries
• Ensure model release forms and usage rights documentation are completed and filed correctly

What We’re Looking For

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Photography, Visual Arts, Film, Media or related field preferred
• 3–5 years’ experience in photography and digital content creation
• Strong portfolio demonstrating hospitality, lifestyle or commercial work
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite or equivalent editing software
• Understanding of lighting, composition and visual storytelling principles
• Experience creating content for social media platforms and digital campaigns
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple shoots and deadlines
• Professional communication skills and confidence working with people on-site
• Valid driver’s licence and willingness to travel between locations
• Drone photography / videography certification advantageous
• Hospitality or tourism industry experience is advantageous