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

  • 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

What We're Looking For

  • 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)

In Return We Offer

  • 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

If this sounds like you, we’d love to see your work—a portfolio is required to apply. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
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