Photographer

JD Sports Fashion Plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion retailer is seeking a Photographer to produce high-quality, on-brand imagery for their e-commerce platforms in Manchester. The role requires strong technical skills in digital photography, managing shoot schedules, and collaboration with stylists and retouchers. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience in a fast-paced studio environment, ensuring visual consistency and adherence to brand standards. This role offers the opportunity to innovate and contribute to the customer journey.

Qualifications

• Strong technical skills in digital photography, studio lighting, and composition.
• 3+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume e-commerce or commercial studio.
• Proficiency with industry-standard cameras, lenses, and Capture One software.

Responsibilities

• Capture high-quality e-commerce images according to style guides.
• Manage daily shoot schedules and meet quality targets.
• Collaborate with stylists and retouchers to select the best images.

Skills

Technical skills in digital photography

Studio lighting

Collaboration skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Capture One software

Industry-standard cameras

Job description

Photographer

Responsible to: Head of Ecom Production

Department: JD Studio

Location: The Sharp Project Manchester

Role Overview

The Photographer is responsible for producing high-quality, on-brand imagery for our e-commerce platforms, ensuring products are captured with accuracy and visual impact. Working in a fast-paced studio environment, you will collaborate with stylists, creatives, and retouchers to deliver consistent, commercially focused photography that supports the customer journey and drives sales. This role demands strong technical skills in digital photography and lighting, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently to tight deadlines while maintaining brand standards. While primarily based at The Sharp Project, the Photographer role will also provide occasional support at JD’s Distribution Centre footwear studio, ensuring consistency of imagery and standards across all e-commerce product photography.

Key Areas Of Responsibility

• Capture high-quality e-commerce in line with style guides, updating and maintaining guides seasonally.
• Manage daily shoot schedules, meeting productivity, quality, and cost-per-product targets while ensuring imagery is live within agreed timeframes.
• Prepare and maintain sets, equipment, and lighting; perform tests, troubleshoot issues, and ensure studio procedures are followed.
• Collaborate with stylists, retouchers, and content teams to select the strongest images and deliver assets that meet creative and commercial needs.
• Support idea generation, new techniques, and innovation in photography outputs, contributing to meetings and reviews.
• Ensure accurate tracking, reporting, and communication of shoot progress and asset delivery.
• Mentor and assist other team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across studio functions.
• Maintain an organised and safe studio environment, ensuring efficient close-down and kit return.
• Proactively resolve discrepancies, adapt to last-minute briefs, and demonstrate resilience in a fast-paced environment.
• Provide occasional support to the Distribution Centre footwear studio.

Skills/Experience/Knowledge needed

• Strong technical skills in digital photography, studio lighting, and composition.
• 3+ years of experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume e-commerce or commercial studio.
• Proven experience as a fashion photographer with a strong portfolio demonstrating relevant workli>
• Proficiency with industry-standard cameras, lenses, and Capture One software.
• Excellent attention to detail, ensuring colour accuracy and brand consistency.
• Ability to manage time effectively, meet daily shoot targets, and work to tight deadlines.
• Strong collaboration skills with stylists, retouchers, and wider studio teams.
• Knowledge of current photography trends and ability to adapt style as required.
• Organised, proactive, and able to troubleshoot technical or workflow issues quickly.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI tools and an innovative, open mind to enhance workflow with the use of AI.