Photographer

Role Overview & Responsibilities

Ride Shotgun is a bit different. Not only are we one of the fastest growing strategic brand, activation and production agencies in the UK but we think big, go big creatively and deliver big in production to deliver fully joined-up brand journeys for clients of all shapes and sizes.

We're looking for an experienced Photographer to join our Leeds team.  A great opportunity for a skilled photographer in a still life and interiors sector.

Description of Role

• Photographing high quality lifestyle, still life and interiors imagery within our Leeds studio

Primary Responsibilities

• Photographing high quality lifestyle, still life and interiors imagery within our Leeds studio
• Execute a high standard of photography to produce quality images, meeting the creative concepts, guidelines and time allocated per shot
• Work closely with the art director, stylists and producers on shoots to ensure the lighting, focus, composition and set are appropriate for the product and meet the shoot requirements
• Maintain shoot stations, inclusive of backing up sessions and updating the machines and general cleanliness
• Support the wider production team with the set-up of shoots including ensuring all samples, equipment, lighting, and sets are ready in advance
• Keep all studio equipment is well maintained, logged, organised and in clean working order, communicating any further equipment needs or repairs as necessary

Skills

• High passion for photography
• Natural creative flair
• Proactive team member with exceptional attention to detail
• Commercially astute with a confident attitude
• Willingness to produce the highest quality work
• Excellent knowledge of CaptureOne and Adobe creative suite
• Good time management skills
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and multi-task in a fast paced environment
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player with ambition
• Motivation to expand skills and knowledge

What do we offer?

The opportunity to make a real impact and be instrumental in shaping the future of a new, ambitious, and exciting agency. Based in Leeds you’ll work with some of the world’s best brands and the region’s best talent to produce award winning creative work.

In addition, we offer a competitive salary and additional benefits including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Your birthday off
• Additional holidays through salary sacrifice
• Cycle to work scheme
• Pension contribution
• Westfield health cash plan
• Profit share scheme
• Discounts portal with access to thousands of retailers
• Tailored professional development plans

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Profit sharing
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Leeds: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• What is your notice period?
• What are your salary expectations?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person