BEAUTY BAY - Senior Photographer

Photographer is needed in Salford, United Kingdom.

Client: BEAUTY BAY

Location: Salford, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time

Job Description

We’re looking for a highly experienced Senior Photographer to join our in-house team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced, creative environment, leading photography projects for some of the most coveted beauty brands in the industry.

Key Responsibilities

Photography & Creative Execution:

• Lead the photography of high-quality product imagery for e-commerce and campaigns, ensuring consistency with brand standards.
• Collaborate with the Studio Manager/Product Art Director to execute creative briefs, delivering visually engaging photography for makeup and skincare brands.
• Innovate and experiment with new techniques, lighting setups, and creative concepts to elevate the brand’s image.
• Ability to shoot model campaigns, adding additional versatility to the team’s capabilities.

Team Leadership and Mentorship:

• Manage and mentor a small team of mid/junior photographers.
• Inspire and motivate the team to deliver consistently high-quality work under tight deadlines.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of the photography team.
• Collaborate with retouchers and the production team.

Skills and Experience

• Proven experience as a senior level photographer specializing in product and e-commerce, ideally within the beauty, fashion, or lifestyle sectors.
• Exceptional portfolio showcasing expertise in shooting makeup, skincare, or similar products.
• Ability to retouch your own work to a high standard when required would be a bonus but not essential.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite and Capture One.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package depending on experience and skills.
• Flexible work policy with regards to working hours/work from home on a Friday.
• 25 days annual leave plus all bank holidays included.
• Generous staff discount.
• Modern office with collaborative workspaces.
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Onsite parking.
• Morning breakfast on us every morning when you are in the office.
• Annual Summer/Christmas events.
• Mental Wellbeing: Full Access To Mental Health Councillor’s & First Aiders.
• Plus so much more!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Beauty Bay is committed to fostering a workplace culture that embraces diversity and promotes inclusion. We are committed to providing equal opportunities for all employees, workers, and job applicants regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability or age, or pregnancy. Our goal is to create an environment where everyone feels confident and empowered to lead with their ideas and contribute a unique perspective.