Lead Photographer - #2188474

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, and Manchester, 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 Studio Manager.

ROLE OVERVIEW

Working within the creative studio team, the Lead Photographer will oversee eCommerce model and still life product shoots for our Client, with additional ad hoc social and campaign shoots as required. Previous management experience is beneficial, as the Photography team will report into this role.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

-     Produce high-quality photography at volume in accordance with the client’s in-house style guide and approved lighting set-ups.

-     Lead all eCommerce photography for menswear and womenswear, including model and still life shoots.

-     Shoot product efficiently while maintaining premium visual standards within tight deadlines.

-     Ensure accurate representation of fit, fabric, colour and garment detail.

-     Maintain consistency across categories and seasons.

-     Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and output.

-     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, including file naming, cropping, processing, image selection and sharing files with the retouching department.

-     Take an active interest in product knowledge and trade information.

-     Actively share best practice with the team.

-     Provide clear guidance and technical direction to the Still Life Photographer, offering hands-on support to maintain quality, efficiency and adherence to our client’s brand guidelines.

-     Stay up to date with current trends in eCommerce fashion photography and lighting styles, ensuring the studio’s output remains modern and commercially relevant.

-     Interpret briefs and create lighting lists for ad hoc social and campaign shoots.

-     Manage the Photography team, including but not limited to recruitment, appraisals and performance reviews.

SKILLS

-     Five or more years’ experience, with a portfolio demonstrating the techniques required for eCommerce model and still life photography, including composition, lighting, capture and processing.

-     Experience working with adult and children’s fashion and accessories products would be beneficial but is not essential.

-     Ability to direct and take direction, working effectively both independently and as part of a team.

-     Experience working in a fast-paced environment and the ability to perform well under pressure.

-     Previous experience in a professional studio photography environment, ideally with high-volume fashion brands.

-     Excellent knowledge of Capture One, lighting environments, photography equipment and set safety best practice.

-     Self-motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively within a close-knit team.

-     Knowledge of Photoshop.

-     Experience using Canon camera systems, tethered shooting and Profoto lighting.

-     Flexible attitude and ability to adapt to changing priorities.

-     Commercially aware, with strong brand sensitivity.

-     Knowledge of post-production and retouching workflows.

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.