Mid-weight Photographer - London, United Kingdom - ASOS

ASOS

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Company Description

We're ASOS. We blend our flair for fashion with our love of cutting
- edge technology, but more importantly were interested in how we can bring the best out of you.

We exist to give people the confidence to be whoever they want to be, and that goes for our people too.

At ASOS, you're free to be your true self without judgment, and channel your creativity into a platform used by millions.

Job Description:

This role will be based in London_

Photographers at ASOS are highly creative, organised and efficient individuals. The photographer works closely with the Stylist, Producer, H&M and model to create industry leading imagery and video content that appeals to our 20 something customer. Leading the shoot and directing the model, the photographer will time manage to achieve target whilst maintaining the highest standards of quality that engage with our customer.

What you'll be doing...

Reporting to Senior Photographer, photographers are responsible for all aspects of the daytoday running of shoots. Primarily product page enrichment of 1000+ products per day across the team
Shooting products to the highest standard across primarily model shoots an occasionally Non Model shoots
Demonstrate creative skill to be able to step on for shoots with an elevated treatment
Give clear and concise model direction on set and be accountable for the poses, mood and overall feel of the product shots alongside the Stylists and Producer
Ensure the product is fully displayed while maintaining aspirational look and feel
Deliver every shoot to agreed start and finish times, meeting your set target and hitting (if not exceeding) creative benchmarks
Demonstrating and maintaining a professional presence in and around the business
Maintain a professional, organised and productive working environment
Supporting the team in following established processes to deliver agreed creative and quality standards in line with departmental strategy
Working with the Seniors and Lead to support the training and development of new fulltimers and freelance
Demonstrate solid understanding of LED lighting, Capture One and Cannon camera system with the ability to translate this knowledge on set
Demonstrate full understanding of creative changes within the department
Be a point of contact for all freelance photographers with regards to Studio setups, equipment and shoot guidelines
Be innovative regarding lighting and shooting techniques to ensure ASOS imagery is ahead of the competition
Conduct seasonal reviews alongside the Senior Photographer regarding background, lighting, pose, mood, look and feel. See any changes through to effective completion
Keep up to date with the latest industrial photographic equipment and styles ensuring ASOS stays with/ahead of our competitors
Be port of call in Senior Photographers absence
Work with Studio Management and wider studio team on ad hoc projects to include head shots, competitions and creative briefs
Support the model booking team with castings, feeding back on the progress of new models where necessary
Be proactive in maintenance of studio kit, ensuring kit stays in optimal working condition and replacements flagged within a timely manner
Developing your creative knowledge to keep shoots relevant and aspirational always up to date on our customers, with a strong overview of fashion, social media and general trends
Support Seniors when required with deployment of fulltime and freelance team resource to optimise the collective team skill set including support of the day to day management in response to absence
Engaging in training and development initiatives always projecting the ASOS behaviours policy
Working closely with your Seniors, Leads and Management team to successfully deliver the department strategy. Build strong, professional and collaborative relationships with the wider studio team
Demonstrating excellent brand awareness by identifying areas for review, researching ideas and assessing competition when required to ensure we are market leaders
Following the ASOS photography guide to ensure product is shot consistently across all shoot functions
Support new workflow solutions to streamline departmental practices and processes
Contributing to team and departmental meetings
Always championing ASOS ABC's and behaviours, demonstrating excellent brand awareness
Delivering projects to support the department strategy and any other adhoc tasks defined by Leadership