Photographer London, England
Job description
Location | Premier Park Studios - London
About Lipsy
Lipsy is a fresh, dynamic fashion brand that’s fast moving and constantly evolving. We love a challenge, and staying ahead of the fashion curve is what we do best.
We are the London-based fashion brand for those that reach for an inspirational lifestyle, who embrace the Lipsy mindset. We’re sophisticated with just the right amount of contemporary glamour.
We’re as passionate about our people as we are fashion. We invest in a supportive and collaborative culture, we feel good about what we do.
About the Job
We are currently recruiting for a talented Photographer to join our Creative Team. You’ll be responsible for capturing predominantly model imagery, alongside still life and creative imagery for the Next website and printed assets. Working closely in a team you will ensure delivery of creative photography that inspires customers. You will be working across Lipsy Groups brands - Lipsy, Love & Roses, Friends Like These and Lipsy Girl.
Please apply with a link to your website / portfolio on your CV
Your Mission:
- Lead the photography for ecommerce imagery and opportunities for creating ad hoc marketing assets
- Photograph all brand imagery in line with brand requirements, using multiple setups for various brands, divisions and categories - working across womenswear and kidswear
- Briefing all photographic freelancers
- Follow studio shoot schedule, ensuring deadlines are met and images are delivered as required
- Working to shoot guidelines and be involved in their continuous improvement in line with agreed business standards
- Assist retouchers in maintaining colour consistency and standards within the Studios
- Follow business Digital Workflow guidelines
- Responsible for effective usage of all photographic and IT equipment, props and supplies on set
- Highlight any photography issues or development areas to the management team
- Work with the Art Director and key stakeholders in developing new creative concepts to ensure imagery stays ahead of competitors
- Where appropriate, attend pre-shoot meetings to collate relevant information and agree actions that need to be dealt with by the shoot team
Your Talent:
- A strong model and still life photography portfolio that demonstrates expertise in applied techniques and a working knowledge of digital studio photography, lighting, composition, colour quality and aesthetics
- Previous experience interpreting client’s creative briefs and following brand guidelines
- A proven track record of working to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to work within a creative team influencing and motivating others
- Strong decision making skills
- Have proven experience with Digital SLRs, ideally Canon and a thorough technical understanding of lighting equipment, mainly Profoto
- Be proficient in Capture One, Photoshop and other Adobe Software
- Have a strong understanding of image colour correction and retouching
- Have a flexible attitude and be responsive to change
- Critically appraise own work and take on board feedback from others in order to achieve high quality imagery in line with brand guidelines
- Be Mac & PC literate to include good MS Office skills (i.e. Word and Excel)
- A collaborative mindset, working with others to create elevated imagery
- Video experience a bonus
What we can do for you…
- 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
- Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
- We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
- Life Assurance
- Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
- Digital GP Service for help at home
- Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
- Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
- Bag a bargain at our sample sales
- Hybrid & flexible working across the business to support your work-life balance
- Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
- Start the weekend early, finish at 4.30 pm on Fridays!
- Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
- Join in the fun with our year-round office events
Diversity & Inclusion
At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success.
We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are.
Wellbeing
We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Application question(s):
- What is your current salary?
- What are your salary expectations?
- What is your notice period?
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Lipsy-POA
