Still Life Photography jobs

Job Title: Senior Photographer

Reports To: Head of Photography - Photography Department.

Job Purpose: To concept, style and shoot high-quality imagery for ecommerce, print and digital channels, setting the creative and technical standard for our in-house studio.

This is an on-site role based at our studio near Pitlochry, and applicants must be able to commute reliably. We are unable to offer visa sponsorship, so applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Role Overview

This is a rare opportunity to join a thriving business in the heart of Scotland as a Senior Photographer within our in-house studio. You will produce imagery that works across every channel we use, from ecommerce product pages and web content to print media, campaign imagery and digital advertising.

This is a hands-on, creative role. You will take shoots from initial concept through set build, styling and capture to final post-production, working across lifestyle-led still life, ghost mannequin and table-top photography for a varied range of clothing, accessories and homeware. We are looking for a photographer with a strong creative eye, excellent technical skills and an instinct for colour, texture, material and detail.

Key Responsibilities

Creative & Campaign

· Develop creative concepts, mood boards and shot lists for campaign, seasonal, print and digital briefs, in line with brand guidelines.

· Build and dress sets, sourcing props and backgrounds to bring concepts to life in the studio.

· Style and shoot still-life and product imagery for print media, digital advertising, email, social and web content, delivering assets in the formats and crops each channel needs.

· Light and shoot with intent, creating imagery with mood, depth and texture that tells the story of the product.

Ecommerce Studio

· Shoot ghost mannequin and table-top product imagery to consistent, high-volume ecommerce standards and style guides.

· Prepare and style garments, accessories and homeware with precision, including steaming, pinning, clipping and shaping, so that fit, fabric and detail come through accurately.

· Manage daily shoot schedules and shot lists to meet web launch and campaign deadlines without compromising quality.

Post-Production & Workflow

· Carry out image selection, colour grading and retouching, ensuring colour accuracy and consistency across product ranges and channels.

· Manage an efficient capture-to-delivery workflow, including tethered shooting, file naming, asset management and handover to the ecommerce and marketing teams.

· Keep up with new techniques, tools and industry developments, including the responsible use of AI in image creation and post-production, and suggest improvements to studio processes.

Collaboration & Leadership

· Work closely with the creative, marketing, ecommerce and buying teams to interpret briefs and deliver on-brand visuals.

· Work independently or lead a shoot team, sharing knowledge and supporting more junior photographers and studio assistants where needed.

· Look after studio equipment, lighting and sets, keeping the studio safe, organised and shoot-ready.

General Duties

· Consistently provide a high level of service to colleagues and external contacts, including suppliers and customers.

· Follow all company and statutory rules, regulations and policies at all times.

· Attend any meetings, training sessions or courses that may benefit you and your department, at the request of your manager.

Person Specification

Essential

· Proven experience as a studio photographer in an ecommerce, retail or commercial setting, with a strong portfolio covering both creative still life and ecommerce product work.

· Hands-on experience in ghost mannequin and table-top photography.

· Strong creative and conceptual skills, with experience of set building, prop sourcing and still-life styling.

· Excellent technical knowledge of studio lighting, camera systems and tethered capture.

· Advanced retouching and colour-grading skills in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.

· A keen eye for colour, composition, texture and detail.

· Well organised and methodical, able to manage your own workload and deliver to deadlines in a busy studio.

· Confident working on your own initiative and as part of a wider team, with a friendly, approachable manner.

Desirable

· A degree or formal training in photography or a related creative discipline.

· Experience with Capture One.

· Video capture and editing skills (e.g. DaVinci Resolve or Premiere Pro) for social and digital content.

· An understanding of AI tools in image creation and retouching, and how they are shaping the industry.

· Experience mentoring or supervising junior photographers or studio assistants.

What we can offer you

• Family meal each year in our restaurant after 1 year
• Substantial discounts throughout the store - increasing with service
• Healthcare plan after one year service
• Generous employee referral scheme
• Holiday entitlement that increases with service
• Employee Award - we recognise our best performing colleagues each month.
• Long Term service awards – we reward our most loyal colleagues
• Birthday day off for long serving colleagues
• Paid Volunteering day for long serving colleagues

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Financial planning services
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Paid volunteer time
• Private dental insurance
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme
• Store discount

Work Location: In person