Job Description: Luxury Watch & Jewellery Photographer
Job Title
Luxury Watch & Jewellery Photographer
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Luxury Watch & Jewellery Photographer to produce exceptional imagery that showcases the craftsmanship, quality, and prestige of our luxury products. The successful candidate will have extensive experience photographing high-end watches and fine jewellery, with a meticulous eye for detail, lighting, composition, and post-production. This role requires a passion for luxury branding and the ability to create visually compelling content for e-commerce, advertising, social media, editorial, and print campaigns.
Key Responsibilities
- Photograph luxury watches, jewellery, and accessories to the highest commercial standards.
- Plan and execute studio shoots, ensuring flawless lighting, styling, and composition.
- Capture macro and close-up imagery that highlights intricate craftsmanship and premium materials.
- Create lifestyle and campaign imagery that reflects the brand’s luxury identity.
- Collaborate with creative directors, marketing teams, designers, and stylists to develop visual concepts.
- Retouch and edit images to an exceptional standard while maintaining authenticity and product accuracy.
- Manage colour calibration and ensure consistency across all digital and print outputs.
- Operate and maintain professional camera, lighting, and macro photography equipment.
- Organise digital assets and maintain an efficient image library.
- Ensure all photography aligns with brand guidelines and campaign objectives.
- Stay informed on current luxury photography trends, techniques, and technologies.
Required Skills & Experience
- Proven professional experience in luxury watch and jewellery photography.
- Outstanding knowledge of studio lighting, macro photography, focus stacking, and reflective surface management.
- Expert proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, and related editing software.
- Strong understanding of colour management and image optimisation for both print and digital platforms.
- Experience creating content for luxury e-commerce, advertising, and social media.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to perfection.
- Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- A portfolio demonstrating excellence in luxury product photography is essential.
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree or professional qualification in Photography, Visual Arts, or a related field.
- Experience working with luxury fashion, watch, or jewellery brands.
- Knowledge of CGI integration or advanced compositing techniques.
- Experience producing short-form product videos and motion content for digital campaigns.
Personal Attributes
- Highly creative with a refined aesthetic.
- Passionate about luxury craftsmanship and visual storytelling.
- Patient, precise, and quality-driven.
- Self-motivated with excellent problem-solving skills.
- Collaborative team player with a professional attitude.
- Adaptable and eager to embrace new techniques and technologies.
What Success Looks Like
- Consistently delivers premium-quality imagery that enhances the brand’s reputation.
- Produces visually engaging content that drives customer engagement and sales.
- Maintains impeccable standards of consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Contributes innovative creative ideas that elevate campaigns and strengthen the brand’s visual identity.
Working Environment
This role is primarily studio-based with occasional on-location shoots for campaigns, events, and editorial projects. The photographer will work closely with creative, marketing, and merchandising teams to deliver world-class visual content that reflects the excellence of a luxury watch and jewellery brand.
Pay: £150.00-£200.00 per day
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
