Studio Photographer Lead

ABOUT US

We're a global fashion and lifestyle brand that empowers people to look, feel and be the best version of themselves. Creating everyday products to make everyday experiences better. Celebrating diversity and inclusivity, because we believe self-expression is for everyone. Using our voice and our platform to amplify the things that matter Listening to our community and respond to what they care about. We're restless — it's what fuels our fire and sparks our big ideas. We're optimistic — having an open mind means anything is possible. We're better together — join our world and let's do good things together.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced and creative individual to join the business as Studio Photographer Lead and support all brands within the Group. In this role, you will be responsible for the day-to-day running of our studio space and all operational aspects related to photography. From shoot scheduling and studio maintenance to equipment management and process improvement, you'll ensure the studio operates smoothly and efficiently.
You will oversee the planning and execution of all in-studio photography, ensuring brand consistency and high visual standards across every shoot. Working closely with the Styling and Brand teams, you'll align on creative direction and production needs, while leading and coaching freelance photographers to deliver on our visual identity.
This is a hands-on leadership role where technical expertise meets creative direction which is perfect for someone who is passionate about delivering best-in-class photography in a dynamic, collaborative environment.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

•Demonstrated experience in a similar commercial photography role

•Proven experience in digital studio photography

•Working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Capture One Pro

•Ability to coach a team to achieve brief requirements

•Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with stakeholders

•A high level of organisation, accuracy and attention to detail

OUR CULTURE

To describe COTTON:ON in six words is easy; optimistic, passionate, real, energetic, collaborative and, most importantly, ethical.
Our team members are a passionate group of people, committed to making a real difference in people's lives through our philanthropic arm, the Cotton On Foundation. It is our shared belief that we can make a difference to lives of everyone we touch, from our backyard to the world.

BENEFITS

We are committed to personal and professional development, which is supported by an ever growing and expanding structure. We believe our people deserve the best space to their best work and to support this we provide:

50% team member discount off all brands (excl. Ceres Life which is 30% off)
A world class office with a state-of-the-art Wellness Centre featuring spa therapists, holistic health experts and free fitness classes (think reformer Pilates classes, personal training sessions, yoga studio, spin room and run club)
A brand-new childcare centre onsite – incredible facilities, indoor and outdoor play areas, subsidised cost, and your kids are right next door
The Beckley, our in-house café with chef prepared healthy meals, coffee and snacks. You can also grab a nutritious take home meal, taking the stress out of dinner time.
Flexible working – enabling you to find the right working rhythm to be at your best.
Competitive salary packaging – ensuring we are constantly benchmarking to industry.
On-site concierge, let us help you get your life sorted with dry cleaning, car wash and more.
An Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Returning from maternity leave (or primary carer parental leave)? Work part-time and get paid full-time for 2 months, all part of supporting you during your transition back to work.
Team mingle celebrations, speaker's series, surprise and delight moments – the magic happens when we get together.
Do you have a dog? Bring them into the office. We love them

At Cotton On, we are focused on building a culture centred in belonging, and we are committed to creating workplaces where each individual can show up as their whole self, having an equal opportunity to succeed with us.

We are proud of our diverse global workforce of 20,000 team members from countless nationalities, and we strongly welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply with us.

We are focused on bringing more voices, experiences and backgrounds to our workforce as we drive diverse and inclusive outcomes for our team and our customers.

If you have any individual needs in order to fully participate in the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@cottonon.com.au so we may support you in completing the job application process.