Your role in the JoJo story…

We are a fun and exciting childrenswear brand based in South London and we are currently on the lookout for a Photographer and Retoucher to join our team on a fixed term basis maternity cover. Reporting to the Studio Lead the role involves being responsible for the creation of all our in-house photographic assets for both print and digital mediums. You would have the opportunity to shoot a wide variety of imagery from cutouts to models, still life to lifestyle and even the occasional video content. Additionally, you would also support our post-production team with retouching during off peak periods.

Please note that due to the nature of the work this is an in-office role.

A peek into your daily adventures

Photography – 80% of the role

• Making sure samples are prepared correctly before shooting (including steaming and styling)

• Styling samples with a creative flair whilst also maintaining consistency and keeping company guidelines in mind

• Shooting cutouts for web and packaging

• Shooting model imagery on set for our maternity range

• Colour checking imagery against samples

• Tracking the status of products and samples handed over to the studio

• Working closely with the Marketing and PR teams to shoot creative flat lays and still life for both print and digital mediums

• Occasional lifestyle shoots, as requested

• Some videography for social and 360 degrees

• Maintaining a clean and tidy studio space

• Keeping to the correct file naming conventions and image archive structure as set out by the business

• Processing out files at the end of each day and ensuring they are passed to the Studio Lead and/or Junior Retoucher for post-production

• Liaising with the Buying team for any issues surrounding product reshoots, design changes, missing samples etc

• Actively taking charge of communication surrounding photography and serving as secondary point of contact for the studio alongside the Studio Lead

Retouching – 20% of the role

• Supporting the Studio Lead and Junior Retoucher with retouching of imagery as needed during quieter periods

• Assisting the Studio Lead with tracking of files, sending of files to third parties, image uploading, archiving of files etc

• QCing of imagery coming back from external retouchers and ensuring any markups from the Buying team are actioned

And you will be accountable for:

• Managing your time and prioritising your workload to meet tight deadlines, as well as achieving daily targets agreed with the Studio Lead

• Maintaining excellent relationships with other teams

• Positively responding to work requests from the Studio Lead, the Creative Services Manager and the Head of Brand and working to ensure that the team successfully achieves its goals within the business

• Keeping a clean and efficient studio space and ensuring that any issues surrounding the space or equipment are flagged to the Studio Lead in a timely manner

• Ensuring that any imagery you sign off on is consistent with the JoJo brand guidelines

Skills that make you shine:

Competencies we look for:

• Brand Ambassador – JoJo means quality and that should translate through the imagery produced

• Act with honesty and integrity – we are proudly a B Corp member and it’s our people that helped achieve that

• Work as part of a team – the role sits within the Creative Services team and interacts with our Buying, VM and Ecomm teams

• Very good communication skills

• Commercial awareness – always keeping an eye on the newest trends in photography and seeing what other brands are doing to elevate their ecomm imagery

• Ability to work independently and to multi-task

• Attention to detail

Technical skills we require for the role:

• Expert Canon user

• Expert knowledge of lighting systems and set-ups

• Expert knowledge of Capture One Pro, Adobe Photoshop and Bridge

• Experience using Mac OS and Wacom tablets

• Videography skills

• Basic knowledge of Excel

Just to give you a taste of our culture, we’ll be looking for you to:

• Be a brand ambassador, safeguarding our values and ethos.
• Demonstrate honesty and respect in every interaction.
• Foster collaboration and open, active listening
• Take ownership of all aspects of the role.
• Be an effective problem solver.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible start and finish time - office core hours are between 10:00 and 16:30
• Extra day of annual leave for each year you’re with us, up to 38 days.
• Is it your birthday? Take it off and celebrate!
• Want to increase your holiday allowance? Holiday buying scheme.
• Let’s celebrate JoJo doing well – non-contractual bonus scheme.
• Helping plan for the future - enhanced pension scheme.
• Get on the move - cycle to work scheme.
• Financial wellbeing app - pay yourself 40% of your earned wages whenever you want.
• Saving scheme with Smart Money Cymru – You do not need to live in Wales!
• Enhanced family leave.
• Flexible work options.
• Enjoy fabulous social events.
• Saying thank you – employee recognition programme.
• Give back with volunteer days to support our communities.
• Prioritise your well-being with our Health and Wellbeing hub.
• Specsavers voucher – Get a free sight test and contribution towards glasses (T & C’s) apply.
• We love our products! Get 40% off JoJo branded line.
• Embrace an “It’s up to you” learning environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Your furry friend doesn’t have to stay at home – our offices are dog friendly for friendly pooches.

Want to know more about JoJo?

We make happy and helpful clothes and products that let children be children – in all their silly, messy, adventurous, noisy, imaginative joy. But we’re not just about selling products; we’re about creating a warm, community-centric environment for our employees and our customers. From over 50 locations across the UK and Ireland and a thriving e-commerce platform, we offer a meticulously designed collection of children’s clothing, toys, and essentials designed with love and care: always with children at the forefront of our minds.

As a B Corp, our commitment goes beyond commerce, we strive for a sustainable future and take pride in our responsibilities to the planet and our communities. At JoJo, every role, every task and every day is an opportunity to support, inspire and contribute to the well-being of our teams and our customers.

We embrace and openly welcome people from different cultures, perspectives, and experiences to create a diverse and enriched environment. We work hard to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people, regardless of background to make sure we grow our company sustainably and with different cultural influences. By encouraging a diverse and inclusive workforce, we aim to create an environment where everyone can thrive and reach their full potential.