Photographer Specialist

H&M Studios create fashion content for H&M’s full assortment globally, such as model images, product images and video assets. As a Photographer Specialist you will ensure an effective and consistent workflow across our high-volume product photo production. This includes ensuring technical standards, equipment set up and creative alignment across photo stations. You will also work operationally and produce elevated product images, working with the photography process from start to finish. You will be responsible for installing, calibrating, rigging and day-to-day maintenance of the photography equipment and managing several productions at the same time.   

Key responsibilities:   

• Support in weekly and daily operations through planning of studio space/stations and resources. 
• Ensure that photo stations and equipment are fully functional and set up according to standards and guidelines. 
• Ensure high quality and consistency in images i.e. color correctness, light, grid, and retouch comments according to creative direction.  
• Work operationally as a Product Photographer. 
• Collaborate and have continuous dialogue with key stakeholders such as Photographers, Retouch Specialist, Stylists and Creative Leads. 
• Develop and coach Photographers in guidelines, processes, and ways of working. 
• Technically support/consult in the production process. 
• Participate in or lead different improvement projects that support our department strategy. 

To be successful in this role we believe that you are self-driven and action oriented, an active team member who enjoys developing and improving things. You value high quality in image delivery yet don’t get stuck in too much detail. Seeing the bigger picture and moving forward in a fast-paced production is nothing new to you. You thrive in a creative environment and are used to juggling different tasks at the same time. Since collaboration is a key element of your day-to-day work, you work effectively with others and communicate in a constructive way. We believe you have an adaptable and flexible work approach and are used to making decisions. 

What you need to succeed:  

• Several years of experience in commercial studio photography, preferably high-volume production.  
• Proven experience of the fashion industry.
• Experience of still life photography as well as pre-production and post-production steps.   
• Strong knowledge of lighting techniques and camera equipment.  
• Fluency in Capture One software and Adobe Photoshop.  
• Leadership skills and experience. 

This is a fulltime permanent position based at H&M Studios, Frihamnen, Stockholm, starting during November. Apply by sending in your CV in English and Portfolio, but no later than 14th of October. Due to data policies, we only accept applications through our career page.    

Benefits  
We offer all our employees at H&M Group attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. All our employees receive a staff discount card, usable on all our H&M Group brands in stores and online. Brands covered by the discount are H&M (Beauty and Move included), COS, Weekday, Monki, H&M HOME, & Other Stories, ARKET, Afound. In addition to our staff discount, all our employees are included in our H&M Incentive Program – HIP. You can read more about our H&M Incentive Program here. 

In addition to our global benefits, all our local markets offer different competitive perks and benefits. Please note that they may differ between employment type and countries.  

Inclusion & Diversity  
H&M is a part of H&M Group. At H&M Group, we’re determined to create and maintain inclusive, diverse and equitable workplaces throughout our organization. Our teams should consist of a variety of people that share and combine their knowledge, experience and ideas. Having a diverse workforce leads to a positive impact on how we address challenges, on what we perceive possible and on how we choose to relate to our colleagues and customers all over the world. Hence all diversity dimensions are taken into consideration in our recruitment process.  
 

We strive to have a fair and equal process and therefore kindly ask you not to attach a cover letter in your application as they often contain information that easily can trigger unintentional biases. 

Company Description  
H&M is a fashion brand that offers the latest styles and inspiration, from fashion pieces and unique designer collaborations to affordable wardrobe essentials. Our business idea is fashion & quality at the best price in a sustainable way. Learn more about H&M here.