Photographer – @home

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities:

  • Management of all @home photography requirements: Marketing (Campaign, Catalogues, Digital content) & eCommerce (Product & Lifestyle)
  • All eCommerce product photography across homeware & furniture division, with particular focus on: image quality, post production, online availability process & score.
  • Shooting additional imagery, video content, gifs etc. on all @home campaign shoots in order to create additional content to be shared across channels.
  • Coordinating weekly agile shoots to showcase new product in the business, capitilise on trends, build lifestyle photography archive for eCommerce product.
  • Management of key photography processes, post production process and external agency (SBL), plus any freelancers brought in to assist with workload capacity to prevent bottle-necks.
  • Set up lighting, studio curves and style shoot machines prior to all shoots.
  • Use of various photographic techniques to achieve effects and quality.
  • Capture subjects in commercial – trend related quality photographs.
  • Enhance the subject’s appearance with natural or artificial light.
  • Retouch, code and upload all images from shoots to server.
  • Conduct workshops seasonally to update & research eCommerce photography and video for brands.
  • Direct and assist the “startup phase” for new freelance photographers.
  • Managing and overseeing post production of all images from all shoots.
  • Working together with the retouchers to ensure all images are of the highest quality.
  • Bi-weekly meetings with creative & design manager for feedback and input on bettering shoots, lighting and structure of studio.
  • Training, management of freelancers/additional photographers – set up “test” shoots & retouching of images.

 

Qualifications and Experience:

  • Photographic degree or similar
  • 5 Years+ experience in similar role
  • Experience in Adobe Photoshop, Capture one, Lightroom
  • Driver’s License & own car required

 

Skills:

  • Proven professional product & lifestyle shooting experience.
  • Proficient with traditional and modern equipment.
  • Competency in applying photographic best practices and techniques.
  • Solid knowledge of Photoshop, Capture One, Lightroom or other photography specific software.
  • Knowledge of production process for online publishing and video printing applications.
  • Organised: Ability to juggle multiple tasks.
  • Reliable, good communication skills

 

Behaviours:

  • applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives
  • conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner
  • understands, anticipates, and meets the needs and expectations of customers
  • consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions
  • interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems
  • assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes
  • leverages new technology to enhance productivity, improve problem solving, and support business growth

 

Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.

ABOUT US

Who we are is because of our people. They are our greatest asset.  TFG is an internationally diversified retail portfolio of 34 speciality lifestyle and apparel brands that Inspire our Customers to live their Best Lives and are woven into the lives of millions. Our vision is to create the most remarkable omnichannel experiences for our customers. TFG is more than a workplace, it’s a launchpad for your growth. Join us and explore endless growth opportunities across our diverse brands.  We’re a purpose-led business, and on this team, you’ll share the pride of making an impact across a whole industry.

We’re the designers, the makers, the shakers and the teams behind the scenes.

Are you with us?

ABOUT THE TEAM

@home is a well-established homeware and furniture brand offering its guests a full range of premium, quality homeware and furniture.

@home is looking for individuals who believe in the art of possibility, and delivering a true omni-channel experience.

Do you love making people feel at home? Are you driven by exceeding business and guest experience?

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