Photographer - #2167298

WHO WE ARE

The Production Factory is a global production agency working across stills and film. We produce high-end visual content for fashion, luxury, beauty, lifestyle, and culture’s most forward-thinking brands, creatives, and agencies.

From concept to final delivery, we handle the full production journey, bringing ideas to life through thoughtful planning, expert production, and industry-leading post-production. Whether on set or in post, our teams work seamlessly to shape imagery and film that feels elevated, considered, and impactful across print, digital, social, and broadcast platforms.

Our integrated approach means production and post-production work hand in hand, ensuring creative consistency, technical excellence, and a smooth, collaborative process throughout. We partner closely with photographers, directors, stylists, and creative teams to support ambitious ideas and deliver exceptional results at every stage.

We have offices in London, New York, Miami, Mallorca, Manchester and Portugal, meaning we operate on a global platform. This allows us to connect brands with world-class production in the cities that shape culture.

 REPORTING

The role will report to the Account Manager.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Working within the Creative Studio team, the Lead Photographer will take a hands-on role in the delivery of high-volume e-Commerce model and still life photography for a leading UK high-street fashion brand, actively shooting on a daily basis while maintaining responsibility for the overall quality and consistency of the studio's photographic output.

The role will involve working closely with stylists to direct models, ensure accurate product presentation and maintain the brand's visual guidelines across all categories and seasons. The Lead Photographer will also be responsible for the implementation of a video-first content strategy.

Alongside their own shooting responsibilities, the Lead Photographer will oversee freelance photography support during peak periods, ensuring consistent standards, efficient workflows and high-quality delivery as production volumes increase.

Please note: due to the nature of our business, this role will be studio-based 5 days per week.

KEY REPONSIBILITIES

-     Lead and actively deliver high-volume e-Commerce photography across model and still life shoots throughout the year, maintaining consistent quality and output across all product categories.

-     Produce high-quality imagery at volume in line with the client's brand guidelines, approved lighting set-ups and visual standards.

-     Direct models on set, working closely with the stylist to achieve the required poses, product presentation and overall look in accordance with brand guidelines.

-     Implementation of a video-first content strategy, so confidence in adapting to new technology and workflows is essential.

-     Ensure the accurate representation of garment fit, fabric, colour, shape and product detail across all imagery and video content.

-     Work collaboratively with stylists and the wider production team to ensure shoots run efficiently and creative requirements are met.

-     Maintain consistency across categories, collections and seasons, ensuring all imagery adheres to the agreed visual direction.

-     Oversee freelance photography support during peak production periods, providing clear guidance and ensuring all output meets the required technical and creative standards.

-     Support the onboarding and integration of freelance photographers, ensuring they understand the client's processes, lighting set-ups and brand guidelines.

-     Identify and implement improvements to photographic workflows and studio processes to increase efficiency without compromising quality.

-     Confidently set up, adjust and de-rig lighting independently when required.

-     Prepare the working set, ensuring all equipment is fully functional, correctly maintained and ready for use.

-     Work independently without a Digi Operator when required, including file naming, cropping, processing, image selection and sharing files with the retouching department.

-     Interpret briefs and prepare lighting plans for ad hoc social and campaign shoots where required.

-     Maintain an active interest in product knowledge, fashion trends and developments in e-Commerce photography and video, ensuring the studio's output remains commercially relevant.

-     Actively share technical knowledge and best practice with the wider photography team.

-     Work closely with production and post-production teams to ensure deadlines are met, and imagery is delivered to the required standard.

SKILLS

-     Five or more years' professional photography experience, with a portfolio demonstrating strong e-commerce model and still life photography across composition, lighting, capture and processing.

-     Experience working with high-volume fashion brands within a professional studio environment.

-     Strong on-set direction skills, with the ability to guide models, collaborate with stylists and consistently deliver imagery in line with brand guidelines.

-     Excellent technical photography knowledge, including Capture One, Canon camera systems, tethered shooting, Profoto lighting, studio equipment and lighting environments.

-     Understanding of Photoshop, post-production and retouching workflows, with the ability to work effectively alongside retouching and production teams.

-     Experience supporting or overseeing freelance photographers and maintaining consistent photographic standards across a wider team.

-     Comfortable working on video-led shoots and learning new technologies, systems and workflows.

-     Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities, work to tight deadlines and maintain exceptional attention to detail in a fast-paced production environment.

-     Commercially aware, with strong brand sensitivity and an understanding of the balance between creative quality, efficiency and output.

-     Self-motivated, adaptable and able to work independently while taking ownership of photographic quality and delivery.

As an equal opportunities employer, The Production Factory is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.