Photographer at Mr Price Group

Job Description

• This role requires exceptional technical skill, a strong creative eye, and the ability to work in synergy with stylists, model bookers, sample coordinators, and the image administration team to deliver high-quality, brand-accurate content for our e-commerce platforms. 
• Your goal is to consistently capture imagery that reflects our brand’s creative excellence and ensures product accuracy, speed to market, and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality, brand-aligned images of apparel, accessories, and footwear with precision and attention to detail.
• Operate Capture One and other relevant imaging systems to produce consistent results in line with business quality standards.
• Select brand-appropriate images for upload, ensuring all deliverables meet creative direction and merchant requirements.
• Maintain an efficient workflow by working closely with stylists, the sample coordinator, and the studio lead to meet daily production targets and tight deadlines.
• Ensure accurate colour representation and product details through expert lighting, composition, and post-production.
• Evaluate and optimise studio lighting, set layouts, props, and product presentation for both creative and catalogue shoots.
• Collaborate with stylists and the studio lead to ensure creative excellence while balancing e-commerce speed-to-market demands.
• Follow established file-naming, metadata, and digital asset management processes to ensure imagery is organised and traceable.
• You are a self-starter who takes initiative to identify and resolve production challenges, maintaining a solution-focused approach in a high-volume environment.
• Support capsule shoots, location shoots, and creative briefs when required, adapting to different environments and brand aesthetics.
• Uphold and contribute to process improvements that enhance efficiency, reduce errors, and maintain consistency.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with a relevant photography qualification or equivalent professional experience
• 2 years’ commercial photography experience, preferably in fashion e-commerce.
• Proficient in Capture One and Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop for retouching).
• Strong understanding of lighting for apparel and accessories, including studio and on-location setups.
• Proven ability to deliver high-volume, consistent-quality images within tight deadlines.
• Experience in product styling and understanding of garment handling.
• Strong administrative skills for image management and workflow tracking.
• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in product representation.
• Collaborative team player with strong communication skills.
• A passion for fashion, an understanding of trends, and the ability to align photography with brand direction.