Brand Photographer
Reporting To: Creative Design Manager
Location: Hybrid, 3 days per week in our Worthing office
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours per week: 40
Who are Bird & Blend Tea Co.?
Bird & Blend Tea Co. is an eco-conscious, people-focused, award-winning & B Corp-certified Tea Mixology company on a mission to spread happiness & reimagine tea!
Bird & Blend was set up & is run by Krisi & Mike, who met whilst studying Politics (of all things!) at university.
Building Bird & Blend from scratch while staying true to their ethos & values has been Krisi & Mike’s passion for over 10 years.
From the early days of packing tea in their bedroom & attending markets, to now, with an awesome team, multiple retail stores & a thriving international online store, Bird & Blend is leading the way in tea innovation in the UK.
Bird & Blend has grown out of a core belief in doing business in a better way. This is ultimately our why - it’s why we are in business & what we believe in. Of course, we want to welcome as many people as possible into our Magical World of Tea but fundamentally it’s what we care about other than great tea that makes us magical.
You can read heaps more information about us and our mission here: https://www.birdandblendtea.com/pages/our-story
Mission Statement:
To create exceptional visual content that inspires customers & elevates the Bird & Blend brand, bringing our products & campaigns to life through creative storytelling, innovation & attention to detail.
About this role:
We're looking for an exceptional, detail-oriented Photographer & Retoucher to join our in-house Studio team on a full-time basis. This role will be responsible for producing high quality product, lifestyle, & campaign imagery for use across digital, print and marketing channels, bringing Bird & Blend's magical products and campaigns to life.
Working from our newly refurbished in-house studio & occasionally on location, reporting to the Creative Design Manager, you'll be responsible for styling and shooting lifestyle, e-commerce, & campaign photography, while also managing post-production and retouching to ensure all assets meet our brand standards.
You'll have a strong visual eye, exceptional attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and a passion for creating beautiful, engaging content. This opportunity would suit an experienced photographer with a background in a fast-paced FMCG or retail environment who thrives in a dynamic creative setting. You'll be confident in managing the photography needs of a busy business, balancing a packed calendar of campaigns, product launches, and brand activations while consistently delivering work of the highest standard.
Responsibilities:
- Create & curate high-quality, visually appealing photography for social media, digital marketing, ecommerce & brand collateral that aligns with our brand visual guidelines & values, and is in line with channel briefs.
- Edit & retouch images to a high professional standard, ensuring brand consistency, managing & organising image libraries and file delivery.
- Take responsibility for lighting, composition, technical settings within our in-house studio as well as on location.
- Manage pre-production tasks including shot lists, mood boards, and equipment preparation.
- Contribute towards enhancing and amplifying the Bird & Blend brand look & feel, to reflect our values, uniqueness and brand magic. This is an exciting time to be joining our brand, as we embark upon a brand refresh project, and you’ll have the opportunity to be part of the creative vision for this.
- Sourcing props, equipment, and shoot locations on time and within budget, while maintaining and organising the prop and product library to meet production demands.
- Meeting editing deadlines consistently & efficiently.
- Prepare and export assets for web, social and print use. Be responsible for all file management of photography assets to a high standard.
- Collaborate closely with the rest of the multidisciplinary studio team as well as the wider business to interpret briefs, discuss needs and refine shot lists.
- Contribute to the overall creative vision of the Bird & Blend brand and individual campaigns through moodboarding, creative concept development, visual storytelling, and ideation.
- Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas to campaigns, projects, and wider brand initiatives.
Does this sound like you?
- Proven experience in product & lifestyle photography, with a strong portfolio showcasing commercial work.
- Exceptional retouching skills & a meticulous attention to detail.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and Lightroom.
- Strong understanding of studio lighting, composition and visual storytelling.
- Ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a fast-paced creative environment.
- Can confidently engage with stakeholders & channel owners to understand asset requirements, end use & the story to be told.
- Excellent organisational, prioritisation, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience with food and drink styling would be a plus.
- A genuine passion for creating outstanding customer experiences and bringing brand stories to life through engaging and creative visual content.
- Enthusiasm for Bird & Blend's values, including sustainability, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences, with the ability to translate these into compelling creative assets.
- A portfolio demonstrating relevant commercial, product, or lifestyle photography experience, ideally within the food and beverage industry.
Now what?
All that's left to do is grab yourself a brew and hit apply! Don't forget to add a covering letter, and please include your portfolio (we won’t review applications without one), we would love to hear a little more about you and your reasons for applying, as well as seeing examples of your work.
Location: Hybrid, with 3 days minimum at our office in Goring-by-Sea
Are there any perks?
Of course there are, for all the hard work you will get:
- We are proud to be a Sunday Times Best Places To Work 2024 employer.
- Friendly and supportive team culture: Enjoy working alongside a team of like-minded individuals who value collaboration, camaraderie, and fun in the workplace.
- Membership of company pension scheme (if applicable): Secure your financial future with enrollment in a company-sponsored pension scheme, ensuring peace of mind and financial stability in retirement.
- Holiday accrual that grows with loyalty: Enjoy 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays ) as a token of appreciation for your dedication and loyalty to the organisation, providing you with ample opportunities for rest and relaxation. This entitlement increases with service.
- Your birthday off!
- Life Insurance & Income Protection: providing financial security and peace of mind for you and your families.
- Health Cash Plan: after one year service we will enrol you into our Health Cash Plan which will allow you to claim back money for dental, optical, prescription charges etc. Specific information on this scheme will be shared with you all..
- Life Happens Leave: Sometimes life can throw unexpected challenges our way, we offer paid leave specifically dedicated to these situations to provide employees with the time and space needed.
- Complimentary drinks and snacks: Stay refreshed and energised throughout the day with a variety of free drinks and snacks provided in the office.
- Monthly tea allowance and generous staff discount: Indulge in your favourite teas while benefiting from a discount on company products, fostering a culture of enjoyment and appreciation.
- Employee Assistance Programme: Access confidential and professional mental health support services to prioritise your well-being and address any personal or work-related challenges.
- Bike to Work and Electric Vehicle Schemes: Take advantage of a sustainable transportation option, contribute to environmental conservation, and benefit from tax-efficient savings.
- Paid volunteer days: Make a positive impact in our community by participating in volunteer activities during dedicated paid volunteer days, fostering a culture of corporate social responsibility and giving back.
- Dog-friendly office: Bring your furry friend to work and enjoy a pet-friendly environment that promotes work-life balance and companionship.
- We also have enhanced family friendly policies, offer flexible working and are always open to discussing your individual circumstances!
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all, applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you throughout the application or interview process please let us know.
