Next - Photographer - 10 month FTC

Photographer is needed in Bedford, United Kingdom.

Client: Next

Location: Bedford, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, Full-time, Full-time

Job Description

At Next, we have a great opportunity for a Home Interior Photographer to join our Creative team! We are looking for a Photographer to join our Photo Studio team at our “Buzz” Studio in Leighton Buzzard for a 10-month Maternity Cover. You will work closely with a team of in-house creatives including Art Directors, Stylists, Photographers, and Set Builders to deliver the full end-to-end process of asset creation. This is an extremely fast-paced role that covers all our in-house interior photography to maintain Next’s photographic vision and creative beliefs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is creative & proactive looking to take the next step in their career. Salaries start from £28,666.

Requirements

About the role:

• Deliver Home Interior photography to the highest quality for Next customers aligned to brand principles & creative direction.
• Take direction from your Senior Photographer in line with your Creative Lead.
• Remain calm, professional, and maintain a positive attitude.
• Be a strong team player with exceptional communication skills.
• Identify and adapt to the ever-changing requirements of a large studio team.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with your Creative Lead and Senior Photographer.
• Communicate effectively within the studio to evolve imagery aesthetics creatively.
• Maintain a consistent high level of photography complementary to studio creative direction.
• Conduct research on new trends to stay inspired.
• Be aware of competitors’ strategies.
• Work collaboratively with other Photographers within the Studio.
• Strive to think outside the box with all processes and projects.
• Establish clear and achievable goals with your Senior Photographer.
• Adhere to style guides & briefs set by product teams or studio management.
• Be flexible to work at other Next studios, external studios, and on location when required.

About you:

• Expert knowledge of photography, retouching, and lighting techniques is essential.
• High competence in using Photoshop & Capture One.
• Ability to light studio sets to look like natural daylight.
• General skills in graphic design preferred.
• Confidence in training others on photographic techniques.
• High competence using MAC Operating systems.
• Experience working in a large creative studio environment.
• Thorough understanding of current trends and lighting techniques.
• Innovative & proactive approach to all projects.
• Superior planning, workload management, and organizational capabilities.
• Highly developed interpersonal, problem-solving, and presentation skills.
• Creative flair and knowledge, producing innovative ideas and solutions.
• Strong communicator and listener.
• Commercially minded and aware of retail fashion and lifestyle trends.
• Comfortable in a highly pressured and rapidly changing environment.
• Experience in E-commerce and editorial photography is essential.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• A supporting portfolio or website.
• Exemplary attention to detail.
• Full UK driving license.

About Us

You know Next, but did you know we’re a FTSE-100 retail company employing over 35,000 people across the UK and Ireland? We’re the UK’s 2nd largest fashion retailer, and for Kidswear, we’re the market leader. With over 500 stores and Next Online, it’s now possible to buy online from over 70 countries around the world!

About The Team

• 25% off most NEXT, MADE_, Lipsy_, Gap_ and Victoria’s Secret_ products (when purchased through NEXT).
• Company performance-based bonus.
• Sharesave scheme.
• 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty.
• Early VIP access to sale stock.
• Access to a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services.
• Financial Wellbeing - Save, track, and enhance your financial wellbeing.
• Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification.
• Direct to Work - Discount online and in-store, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store.
• Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other.
• Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions, and more.

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.