ARGENTO ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
About the Company and the Role:
Argento is one of the UK and Ireland's leading fashion jewellers. With over 20 years’ experience, we know what we’re talking about when it comes to jewellery! The first Argento store opened in Belfast in 1997 and has grown to have more than 23 stores throughout the UK and Ireland and a thriving website that offers worldwide delivery.
We are proud to stock globally renowned jewellery & watch brands, including Pandora, Nomination, Olivia Burton, Swarovski, as well as our own home-grown brands including Argento, August Woods, and Karma.
We are currently seeking an experienced Product Photographer to join the busy Head Office Team.
Contract: Permanent, Part-Time
Location: Head Office, Belfast, BT1
Hours of Work: 2 days (16 hours) per week, with flexibility to work 3 days if required (Monday, Tuesday, and/or Thursday)
Salary: £Attractive, depending on skills and experience
Benefits:
* Generous Staff discount following probation period
* Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme (NEST)
* Eye care vouchers & Flu jab vouchers
* Regular company events
Job Description:
We require an experienced product photographer to photograph our jewellery and then list our products on online sales platforms and social media platforms.
Working closely with the ecommerce, marketing, and purchasing teams, this is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Argento team in Head Office.
Job Summary:
The in-house product photographer has a key role in delivering high volumes of product photography, including post-production editing and resizing, ensuring timely delivery of images for product listings and campaigns for ecommerce and social media.
As our product photographer, you’ll be responsible for capturing high-quality images of our own brand and supplier products with the aim to elevate our brand quality across online channels and drive sales. To be successful in this role, you should have an in-depth understanding of e-com and product photography and the ability to accurately capture the unique features and styles of our products, while maintaining consistency with our overall brand.
An essential part of the role involves lifestyle shots, such as photographing products with close-up shots of neck, ear, wrists, hands, etc. You’ll also be responsible for assisting with samples and inventory management, ensuring that the products needed for photography are readily available and organized for your tasks.
Key Accountabilities:
* Produce high volumes of product photographs with a fast turnaround, ensuring timely delivery of images for product listings and campaigns
* Manage time effectively to meet project deadlines, ensuring all deliverables are completed promptly while maintaining high-quality standards
* Produce consistently high-quality product photographs ensuring they deliver a powerful impact and are in line with brand guidelines and visual storytelling
* Keep up to date with industry news and trends
* Ensure consistent styling, lighting, and attention to detail
* Keep accurate log of all products photographed
* Edit photographs with Photoshop
* Work with online content merchandiser and purchasing team to ensure products are shot and to deadline
* Ensure you are always working to the style guide to ensure consistency of product images, lighting, and color
* Assist in managing stock and inventory for photography, ensuring items are accounted for, organized, and accessible
* Maintain and organize photography equipment, samples, and props
* Help with deliveries of products and props for photoshoots, ensuring items are available on time
* Produce additional assets for the Online merchandiser, social media, and in-store graphics as required
* Work in a fast-paced environment with a high standard, prioritizing specific products/ranges as required
Essential Criteria:
* 2 years proven experience of photography experience, ideally in ecommerce or high-quality product photography
* A portfolio showcasing relevant photography work (e.g., product)
* Experience of close-up photography of product, using lighting techniques, turntables, and videos for inclusion on website and social media platforms
* Proven extensive experience of Photoshop, Adobe Lightroom, Aperture, and Photoshop editing tools
* Experience with listing/posting to E-commerce and Social Media channels (Marketplace Platforms / Instagram / Facebook / YouTube)
* Full understanding of Camera lenses, lighting and nuances of shooting product photography as well as portrait
* Must be comfortable with photographing close-up skin shots of themselves (neck, ear, hands, wrist, etc)
* Excellent creative writing ability and presentation skills
* Ability to work under pressure, working independently, and as part of a team
* Ability to prioritize to ensure deadlines are met
* Experience in the use of Microsoft Office packages
* Excellent attention to detail
* Creative, hardworking, and demonstrate excellent commercial awareness
* Excellent planning, organizational, and time management skills
* The ability to remain calm and clear-headed under pressure
* Open to feedback and other perspectives
* Approachable and flexible attitude to work
* Motivated, pro-active, self-starter, enthusiastic, and friendly disposition
How to apply:
If you are looking for a new challenge and feel you have the relevant experience, then we’d love to hear from you!
Please submit a copy of your CV detailing how you meet the criteria to claire@argento.com
Closing Date: Monday 03rd February 2025 at 1200
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