THE PRODUCTION FACTORY
Lead Photographer
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Lead Photographer
Lead Photographer
Job Type
Full-time
About The Production Factory
The Production Factory is a global production agency working across stills and film. We produce high-end visual content for fashion, luxury, beauty, lifestyle, and culture’s most forward-thinking brands, creatives, and agencies.
From concept to final delivery, we handle the full production journey, bringing ideas to life through thoughtful planning, expert production, and industry-leading post-production. Whether on set or in post, our teams work seamlessly to shape imagery and film that feels elevated, considered, and impactful across print, digital, social, and broadcast platforms.
Our integrated approach means production and post-production work hand-in-hand, ensuring:
- Creative consistency
- Technical excellence
- A smooth, collaborative process
We partner closely with photographers, directors, stylists, and creative teams to support ambitious ideas and deliver exceptional results at every stage.
Operating globally, we have offices in London, New York, Miami, Mallorca, and Manchester, connecting brands with world-class production in culturally influential cities.
Role Overview
The Lead Photographer will report to the Studio Manager and oversee e-commerce model and still-life product shoots for George, including occasional ad hoc social and campaign shoots. The role requires a management-ready photographer, as the ** Photography team** will report into this position.
Key Responsibilities
Photography & Production
- Produce high-quality photography at volume in line with the client’s in-house style guide and approved lighting set-ups.
- Lead all e-commerce photography, including:
- Model shoots (menswear & womenswear)
- Still-life product photography
- Shoot products efficiently while maintaining premium visual standards under tight deadlines.
- Ensure accurate representation of:
- Fit
- Fabric texture
- Colour
- Garment detail
- Maintain visual consistency across product categories and seasons.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and output.
- Independently set up, adjust, and de-rig lighting as required.
- Prepare the work set, ensuring:
- All equipment is fully functional
- Correct maintenance and preparedness for shoots
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Autonomy & Technical Skills
- Work independently without a Digi Operator, handling:
- File naming
- Cropping
- Image processing -File sharing with the retouching department
- Stay up to date with current e-commerce fashion photography trends and lighting styles to maintain modern, commercially relevant output.
- Create lighting lists for ad hoc shoots.
- Take an active interest in product knowledge and trade information.
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Act as a technical mentor, providing:
- Clear guidance to the Still Life Photographer
- Hands-on support to maintain quality, efficiency, and adherence to George brand guidelines
- Develop and share best practices within the team.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- 5+ years’ experience in professional studio photography.
- Strong portfolio demonstrating:
- E-commerce model photography
- Still-life product photography
- Technical mastery in composition, lighting, capture, and processing.
- Experience directing and receiving direction, working both independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
- Professional experience in a high-volume fashion brand photography setting.
- Expert knowledge of:
- Capture One
- Lighting environments
- Photography equipment
- Studio safety best practice
- Self-motivated, with ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.
- Basic Photoshop knowledge.
- Proficiency with:
- Canon camera systems
- Tethered shooting
- Profoto lighting
- Flexible, adaptable, and responsive to changing priorities.
- Commercially aware with strong brand sensitivity.
- Familiarity with post-production and retouching workflows.
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Advantageous
- Previous experience as a line manager.
- Additional experience in aesthetic categories:
- Adult fashion
- Accessories
- Children’s fashion
Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
The Production Factory is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We do not condone discrimination on the basis of:
- Age
- Disability
- Sex
- Sexual orientation
- Pregnancy and maternity status
- Race or ethnicity
- Religion or belief
- Gender identity
- Marriage and civil partnership
We actively encourage applications from a diverse range of backgrounds to build a vibrant, inclusive workplace.
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