Photographer Job Description Location | Premier Park Studios - London About Lipsy Lipsy is a fresh, dynamic fashion brand that’s fast moving and constantly evolving. We love a challenge, and staying ahead of the fashion curve is what we do best. We are the London-based fashion brand for those that reach for an inspirational lifestyle, who embrace the Lipsy mindset. We’re sophisticated with just the right amount of contemporary glamour. We’re as passionate about our people as we are fashion. We invest in a supportive and collaborative culture, we feel good about what we do. About the Job We are currently recruiting for a talented Photographer to join our Creative Team. You’ll be responsible for capturing predominantly model imagery, alongside still life and creative imagery for the Next website and printed assets. Working closely in a team you will ensure delivery of creative photography that inspires customers. You will be working across Lipsy Groups brands - Lipsy, Love & Roses, Friends Like These and Lipsy Girl. Please apply with a link to your website / portfolio on your CV Your Mission:
* Lead the photography for ecommerce imagery and opportunities for creating ad hoc marketing assets
* Photograph all brand imagery in line with brand requirements, using multiple lighting setups for various brands, divisions and categories - working across womenswear and kidswear
* Brief all photographic freelancers
* Follow studio shoot schedule, ensuring deadlines are met and images are formatted and delivered as required
* Create shoot guidelines, be involved in their continuous improvement in line with agreed business standards
* Assist retouchers in maintaining colour consistency and standards within the studio
* Responsible for effective usage of all photographic and IT equipment, props and supplies on set
* Highlight any photography issues or development areas to the management team
* Problem solve any technical issues that may develop on set
* Work with the Art Director and key stakeholders in developing new creative concepts to ensure imagery stays ahead of competitors. Creating new exciting lighting setups and executing these for seasons change and elevated set days.
* Ensure shoot lighting guides are up to date for each set
* Where appropriate, attend pre-shoot meetings to collate relevant information and agree actions that need to be dealt with by the shoot team
Your Talent:
* Previous experience working in-house for a commercial fashion brand
* A strong model and still life photography portfolio that demonstrates expertise in applied techniques and a working knowledge of digital studio photography, lighting, composition, colour quality and aesthetics
* Previous experience interpreting client’s creative briefs and following brand guidelines
* Confident in continuously coming up with and executing new exciting lighting setups
* Proven track record of working to tight deadlines in a fast paced environment
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to work within a creative team influencing and motivating others
* Strong decision making & problem solving skills
* Proven experience with Digital SLRs, ideally Canon and a thorough technical understanding of lighting equipment, mainly Profoto
* Proficient in Capture One, Photoshop and other Adobe Software
* Strong understanding of image colour correction and retouching
* Positive attitude and responsive to change
* Critically appraise own work and take on board feedback from others in order to achieve high quality imagery in line with brand guidelines
* Mac & PC literate to include good MS Office skills (i.e. Word and Excel)
* Collaborative mindset, working with others to create elevated imagery
* Video experience a bonus
What we can do for you…
* 25% off a huge selection of Next, Lipsy, GAP and Victoria's Secret products & 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through Perks At Work
* We recognise hard work with our company performance-based bonus
* Life Assurance
* Join our Next Sharesave Scheme
* Digital GP Service for help at home
* Lesson the impact with our Annual Travel Card Loan
* Never miss a package and with Direct to Desk delivery
* Bag a bargain at our sample sales
* Learn, develop and grow with our personal development plans
* Enjoy more time with friends and family with Early Bank Holiday finishes
* Join in the fun with our year-round office events
Diversity & Inclusion At Lipsy Group we recognise that our differences are what make us who we are. We want people to want to work for us and be their true selves. We are dedicated to attracting and developing a talent team, and recognise that all unique backgrounds and experiences contribute to our future success. We want to create an inclusive and inspiring environment where individuals feel valued and respected, and where people can achieve their full potential and be their very best, whoever they are. Wellbeing We believe that wellbeing is having the opportunity to achieve your full potential, cope with day to day pressures, be productive and thrive in all aspects of your life. We encourage a culture that promotes and enables us all to achieve positive wellbeing, by focusing on mental, physical and financial health. About Us Lipsy is a young fashion brand that’s fast moving & constantly evolving to remain ahead of the style game! Bringing fresh and innovative designs that make our customers look (and feel) amazing. From ‘jeans & a nice top’ to wear everywhere knitwear and not forgetting our show-stopping occasion and bridal dresses. Originally founded in London in 1988 we were acquired by Next in 2008 and between us we have access to an engaged audience of over 4 million consumers globally. About some of our Benefits
* 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
* 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
* Hot deals and exclusive offers from over 3,500 retailers through our online benefits platform
* Company performance based bonus
* Early VIP access to sale stock via Direct to Desk
* Life assurance
* Sharesave scheme
* Annual Travel Card Loan
* Sample Sales
* Fantastic L&D opportunities
* Flexi-Hour Scheme
* Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
* Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
* Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more
Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change. We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email careers@lipsy.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0207 436 2000 and leave a voicemail.