Photographer
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.