Head Photographer (12 Months Parental Leave)
Direct Group Pty Ltd
Date: 6 days ago
City: Frenchs Forest, New South Wales
Contract type: Contractor

We’re looking for a Head Photographer with a sharp eye, creative flair, and a passion for visual storytelling to join our creative team for a 12 month maternity leave contract. From polished product shots to dynamic fashion editorials and scroll-stopping social content, you’ll help bring our brand and products to life across every platform.
What You'll Do
What You'll Do
- Oversee the running of the photography department
- Lead and execute high-quality photo shoots for products, fashion campaigns, and social media content
- Collaborate with creative director, merchandisers and marketing teams to ensure visual consistency across platforms
- Direct models and talent on set to achieve the desired look and feel
- Edit and retouch images to a professional standard with a fast turnaround
- Manage all aspects of the photography process—from pre-production to post-production
- Stay ahead of industry trends, tools, and techniques in photography and social content creation
- Organise and maintain an efficient workflow, digital asset management, and filing
- Work effectively in a fast paced live television environment
- 5+ years of experience in professional photography, ideally in e-commerce, fashion, and digital marketing
- Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility in product, fashion, and lifestyle photography
- Expertise in studio and natural lighting, composition, and retouching
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Photoshop and CaptureOne)
- Familiarity with shooting for Instagram, TikTok, and other social platforms is a big plus
- Strong sense of aesthetics, branding, and visual storytelling
- Comfortable managing shoots independently and in collaboration with a creative team
- Bonus: Experience with video (short-form content or behind-the-scenes)
- GREAT product discounts across the Group
- On-site café
- Free On-site parking
- Flu Vacations
- Free membership to SONDER health and wellbeing for you and your family
- Supportive leadership and ongoing coaching
- Fantastic culture within a thriving, collaborative organisation who values our people