POSITION SUMMARY

We are looking for a freelance producer in food photography, who will be available to cover a 3-month contract, May to August.

You will be responsible for producing high-quality Food Packaging photography on time.

Work with the other Art Buyer to deliver marketing leading, creative, and consistent work that conveys M&S quality standards and delights the customer.

Manage photo shoots, art directors, photographers, food stylist and internal stakeholders to deliver to packaging timelines and control spend.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MEASURES

• Understand and interpret creative photography briefs, source and work with appropriate photographers and deliver exceptional imagery.

• Manage project budgets and raise POs and deal with PO queries in a timely manner.

• Work with design, planning, print/colour management and product developers to deliver to brief.

• Ensure Home Economy Briefs, Camera Traces and Photography briefs are fit for purpose and challenge where necessary.

• Build strong working relationship with Art Directors, Photographers and Food Stylist to ensure they always delivery on brand photography.

• Manage multiple projects at high speed, across pre-production, production and post. Manage the Photography plan and keep internal stakeholder updated.

• Influence product sample process, working with collaboratively with the Product Development Assistants.

• Manage digital assets, ensure a robust and intuitive filing system.

• Drive continuous process improvements.

• Own weekly photography review meeting including shot review, photo-shoot timetable and budget.

KEY SKILLS

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in photography production (preferably in food) in a fast-paced environment.

• Strong project management.

• Excellent creative eye and a thorough understanding of the photography process.

• Strong communication and influencing skills. 

• Excellent stakeholder management and ability to build strong cross functional relationships both internally and with external suppliers. 

• Organised and resilient with an agile mindset, able to multi-task and comfortably handle workload pressure. 

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At Matthews International, what makes us different is what makes us great.  We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.