The posting
Job Title: Product Photographer Assistant – Luxury Watches
Department: Photography / E-Commerce
Employment Type: Full-Time
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Job Summary
We are looking for a detail-oriented and skilled Product Photographer with experience in SKU and commercial product photography, preferably in luxury watches, jewellery or other premium products.
The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of studio lighting, product styling, camera techniques and post-production workflows to produce high-quality, consistent images that highlight the craftsmanship, details and finishing of luxury watches.
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Key Responsibilities
1. Product Photography (SKU)
* Execute high-quality product photography for luxury watches, including catalogue, e-commerce and marketing purposes.
* Photograph watches from multiple angles, capturing intricate details such as the dial, hands, bezel, case, bracelet and overall finishing.
* Maintain consistent composition, framing, angles and image quality across large volumes of SKUs.
* Handle luxury watches and delicate products with care and attention to detail.
2. Studio Lighting & Equipment Setup
* Set up and control studio lighting, including strobes, continuous lights, softboxes, reflectors and diffusers.
* Understand light shaping, reflections and highlights when photographing highly reflective surfaces such as polished metal, glass and watch crystals.
* Manage unwanted glare, harsh reflections, shadows and colour casts.
* Create controlled lighting setups to bring out the texture, materials and fine details of each watch.
* Operate and maintain photography equipment, including cameras, macro lenses, tripods and tethering systems.
3. Camera Techniques & Technical Skills
* Demonstrate strong knowledge of camera settings, exposure, aperture, shutter speed, ISO and white balance.
* Have experience with macro photography and close-up product photography.
* Understand focus stacking or focus bracketing techniques for achieving sharpness across intricate product details.
* Maintain accurate colour reproduction and consistent image output.
* Follow established photography guidelines and technical specifications.
4. Image Editing & Post-Production
* Perform image selection, colour correction, exposure adjustments and professional retouching.
* Remove dust, fingerprints, unwanted spots and minor imperfections while preserving the original product’s appearance.
* Maintain clean, accurate and consistent backgrounds, including pure white backgrounds where required.
* Use Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop for image processing and retouching.
* Ensure the final images meet the company’s quality standards and delivery requirements.
5. Workflow & Quality Control
* Manage daily photography assignments and meet production deadlines.
* Follow SKU naming conventions, file management procedures and image delivery specifications.
* Conduct quality checks to ensure sharpness, colour accuracy, consistency and overall image quality.
* Work closely with the photography team, stylists and relevant departments to meet creative and commercial requirements.
* Maintain an organised and efficient studio environment.
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Job Requirements
* Diploma or relevant experience in Photography, Visual Arts, Digital Media or a related field.
* Proven experience in product photography, particularly SKU, e-commerce or commercial photography.
* Experience in luxury watches, jewellery, accessories or other reflective products is an advantage.
* Strong understanding of studio lighting, light modifiers and reflection control.
* Proficient in operating DSLR or mirrorless cameras and macro lenses.
* Familiarity with Adobe Lightroom and Adobe Photoshop.
* Strong attention to detail, patience and consistency when handling repetitive product shoots.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* Good time management skills and the ability to meet daily production targets.
* A portfolio showcasing relevant product photography work is preferred.
Preferred Skills & Additional Advantages
* Experience with luxury watch photography and high-end product presentation.
* Knowledge of focus stacking and advanced macro photography.
* Experience with tethered shooting and studio workflow management.
* Understanding of colour management, colour calibration and professional retouching.
* Basic knowledge of video or motion photography for product marketing is an advantage.
Key Performance Expectations
* Consistent image quality across all product SKUs.
* Accurate colour reproduction and professional lighting execution.
* High attention to detail in capturing intricate watch components.
* Efficient shooting and editing workflow while maintaining quality standards.
* Proper handling and care of valuable luxury products.
* Timely completion of assigned photography tasks and deliverables.
