Senior Photographer

Job Title: Lead Photographer & Content Creator

Department: Creative & Marketing

Experience Level: 3 – 10 Years

Employment Type: Full-Time / Contract

Job Purpose

We are seeking a versatile, energetic, and highly skilled Senior Photographer & Content Creator with 3 to 10 years of professional experience across diverse photography disciplines.

In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end visual content creation—from high-conversion E-commerce/Product photography and Commercial Ad shoots to Fashion/Model posing, Social Media Reels/Short-form video capture, and high-volume School Event coverage. You must be comfortable working both in a studio environment and on-location for events and outdoor campaigns.

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Key Responsibilities1. Product & E-Commerce Photography

• Studio Setups: Set up, adjust, and tear down studio flash lighting, backdrops, softboxes, and reflective props tailored to diverse product types (e.g., apparel, electronics, cosmetics, FMCG).ZeniaHR
• High-Detail Capture: Capture clean, well-lit, macro, and multi-angle product shots for e-commerce catalogs, Amazon/Shopify stores, and print media.ZeniaHR
• Post-Production: Perform advanced image retouching, focus-stacking, background removal, color-correction, and shadow creation using Adobe Creative Cloud.ZeniaHR

1. Model, Fashion & Ad Shoots

• Creative Direction & Posing: Direct professional models, talent, and non-professional subjects to achieve natural, high-fashion, and brand-aligned poses.ZeniaHR
• Commercial Ad Campaigns: Collaborate with Art Directors and Brand Managers to execute creative concepts, campaign storyboards, and promotional ads.Recruiting Resources - Workable
• Styling Coordination: Coordinate with makeup artists (MUA), fashion stylists, and prop managers to maintain visual consistency.

1. Social Media Reels & Video Shoots

• Short-Form Video Production: Capture high-quality vertical videos (9:16) for Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and TikTok alongside still photography.
• Dynamic Shooting: Operate gimbals, handheld rigs, dynamic lighting, and audio equipment for BTS (behind-the-scenes), product showcases, and campaign teasers.
• Editing & Transitions: Perform quick-turnaround video trimming, color grading, trend-aligned audio synchronization, and basic motion cuts.

1. School & Institutional Event Coverage

• Live Event Documentation: Capture dynamic, high-energy candid photos and key program moments (sports days, annual functions, award ceremonies, graduations).Creative Careers Online - Gladeo
• Group & Student Portraits: Efficiently manage crowd control and direct large groups of students, teachers, and guests for organized class/group photographs.Creative Careers Online - Gladeo
• Low-Light / Mixed Lighting: Adapt quickly to indoor auditoriums, outdoor sports fields, and varying natural/artificial light conditions.

1. Media Asset Management & Equipment Care

• Culling & Archiving: Manage digital photo workflows, file culling, folder structures, and secure multi-drive backup protocols.Creative Careers Online - Gladeo
• Equipment Maintenance: Maintain, organize, and service all camera gear, lenses, wireless flashes, diffusers,gimbals, and studio accessories.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: 3 to 10 years of proven hands-on experience in commercial photography, event photography, or creative studio environments.
• Portfolio Requirement: An extensive and active portfolio/demo reel showcasing work across product photography, model shoots, short-form video/Reels, and live event coverage.Indeed
• Technical Mastery:
• Expert handling of modern Mirrorless / DSLR camera systems (Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fuji, etc.).ZeniaHR
• Deep understanding of studio lighting (Strobes, Continuous LEDs, TTL, High-Speed Sync, modifiers) and natural light modification.Creative Careers Online - Gladeo
• High proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom Classic/CC, Capture One , and video editing software ( Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, or Final Cut Pro ).Indeed
• Soft Skills & Physical Demands:
• Excellent communication and crowd-control skills when directing models, children, and school staff.Indeed
• Physical stamina to manage long standing hours during events and handle heavy camera gear/lighting equipment.Creative Careers Online - Gladeo
• Strong time-management skills to deliver high volumes of edited photos under tight deadlines.ZeniaHR

Nice-to-Have Skills

• Drone operating license or hands-on experience with aerial photography (DJI drones).Creative Careers Online - Gladeo
• Familiarity with social media trends, trending audio formats, and algorithm best practices for Reels.
• Valid driver's license and willingness to travel for on-location shoots.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹56,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person