Photographer - Design Studio at Cape Union Mart

About the Role

• We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Photographer to join our Design Studio team. This role is responsible for capturing high-quality imagery that brings our brands, products, and campaigns to life across digital, e-commerce, social media, and print platforms.
• The ideal candidate has a strong visual eye, excellent technical photography skills, and the ability to work collaboratively with designers, stylists, and marketing teams to create compelling visual content.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute studio and location-based photography shoots.
• Capture product, lifestyle, campaign, and brand imagery aligned with creative briefs.
• Collaborate with designers, stylists, and creative teams to achieve desired visual outcomes.
• Edit and retouch images to ensure high-quality final outputs.
• Manage photography equipment, lighting setups, and studio operations.
• Organise and maintain digital image libraries and asset management systems.
• Ensure all photography adheres to brand guidelines and creative standards.
• Support content creation for e-commerce, marketing campaigns, social media, and other business requirements.
• Stay informed of industry trends, techniques, and emerging photography technologies.

Requirements

• Relevant qualification in Photography, Visual Arts, Multimedia, or related field.
• 3–5 years' professional photography experience, preferably within retail, fashion, e-commerce, advertising, or a creative agency environment.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating product, lifestyle, and commercial photography.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Strong understanding of studio lighting, composition, colour management, and image retouching.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Advantageous

• Fashion and apparel photography experience.
• Experience shooting content for e-commerce platforms.
• Basic videography and content creation skills.
• Knowledge of current visual and social media trends.

What We're Looking For

• A passionate visual storyteller.
• Highly creative with exceptional attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Able to interpret briefs and transform concepts into impactful imagery.
• A collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment.