Photographer Creative · Manchester HQ

Club L London Limited; Chadderton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned fashion retailer in Chadderton seeks a skilled In-House Photographer to capture and elevate brand imagery. The role involves creative direction, lighting expertise, and post-production oversight. Candidates should have a strong background in fashion photography, proficiency in Capture One and Photoshop, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. This position offers flexible hours and a comprehensive benefits package including a bi-annual bonus and generous leave policy.

Benefits

Bi-annual bonus scheme

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Extra day off for your birthday

Flexible working hours

Cycle to work scheme

40% staff discount

Healthcare Cashplan

Free onsite gym

Enhanced pension contribution

Enhanced maternity and sick pay

Free snacks and drinks

Social events

Qualifications

• Proven track record in fashion, e-commerce, and imagery creation.
• Expert in lighting, composition, and model direction.
• Skilled in colour grading techniques.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Commercially aware understanding of imagery's impact on sales.

Responsibilities

• Capture and curate e-commerce imagery and behind-the-scenes content.
• Lead photography for events and lifestyle content.
• Manage and review imagery from external photographers.
• Maintain an organised asset library.
• Partner with marketing and design teams for brand alignment.

Skills

Photography

Lighting expertise

Creative direction

Model direction

Post-production oversight

Tools

Capture One

Photoshop

Job description

Club L London is the next-generation online fashion retailer for the forward-thinking woman. Conceptualised and crafted in-house and abroad, we specialise in accessible luxury and unique designs of unrivalled quality to flatter all figures. From prom to occasion, am to pm, maternity, bridal and more, we deliver an engaging customer experience that connects our global community of diverse consumers, international fashion influencers and content creators with new and exciting collections dropping each week.

Overview

The In-House Photographer will be the driving force behind Club L London’s visual output by capturing, curating, and elevating every image that represents our brand. From sharp e-commerce imagery to behind-the-scenes content, events, and ghost mannequin photography, you will bring creative vision and technical mastery to every project.

This role blends hands-on shooting with creative direction, lighting expertise, and post-production oversight. You will work closely with the Brand Director to interpret the brand vision- managing campaign assets from external photographers, ensuring seamless colour matching, brand consistency, and image quality across all platforms, owning the final image direction and execution.

Photography & Creative Direction

• Lead the photography for e-commerce, ghost mannequin, events, and lifestyle content.
• Direct lighting setups, shot composition, and creative styling to ensure elevated, brand-consistent results.
• Provide on-set direction to models, content creators, and talent to achieve strong, confident poses and brand-appropriate energy.

Content & Asset Management

• Oversee the entire photography workflow.
• Manage and review imagery from external campaign photographers, ensuring consistency and technical excellence.
• Maintain an organised asset library, ensuring easy access and efficient use across all departments.

Collaboration & Innovation

• Partner closely with marketing, design, and content teams to align photography with brand storytelling and commercial goals.
• Keep ahead of photography, lighting, and visual content trends to inject fresh creative energy into every shoot.
• Support content creators with technical expertise, lighting advice, and collaborative problem-solving.

What We’re Looking For

• A creative photographer with a proven track record in fashion, e-commerce, and imagery creation.
• Expert in lighting, composition, and model direction, with a deep understanding of brand aesthetics.
• Skilled in Capture One, Photoshop, and colour grading techniques.
• Confident managing both hands-on photography and post-production direction.
• Highly organised, with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Commercially aware, with an understanding of how imagery drives sales and brand positioning.
• Strong communicator who can inspire collaboration across teams.
• A polished portfolio that showcases versatility, creativity, and technical excellence.

What's on offer?

• Bi-annual bonus scheme
• 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays)
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Flexible working hours around core hours of 10-4
• Cycle to work scheme
• 40% staff discount across Club L and Lavish Alice products
• Healthcare Cashplan
• Free onsite gym
• Enhanced pension contribution
• Enhance maternity and sick pay
• Free snacks, drinks & treats
• Social events