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.

The Details

Reporting to Senior Photographer, photographers are responsible for all aspects of the day-to-day 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 full-timers and freelance
Demonstrate solid understanding of LED lighting, Capture One and Canon 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 set-ups, 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 ad-hoc tasks defined by Leadership
Supporting our culture by championing Diversity, Equity & Inclusion strategies.

About You

Experience using Capture One, Canon and LED Technology
Previous studio photography experience in an e-commerce environment
Excellent communication skills to build relationships internally and externally
Self-motivated, detail orientated and willing to go the extra mile
Is flexible and can think outside of the box and bring new ideas to the team
Excellent organisation and time management to ensure the studio targets are achieved
The ability to stay calm, professional and positive in a fast-paced environment
Someone who is passionate about photography and fashion, and has a solid understanding of current trends and how they relate to the ASOS customer
The ability to rapidly adapt to change quickly and effectively, embracing ASOS Studio culture
Team player qualities who is eager to learn and can grasp new information quickly