Studio Photographer + Retoucher

IN A NUTSHELL

We’re a design brand, so visuals matter. We take pride in the way our products are made, and beautiful, meticulous product photography is key to getting that across to our customers. We’re looking for an emerging photographer to capture our growing product range in the best light and retouch imagery to ensure our customers have a world-class online experience.

Someone who works methodically, reveling in the process with an eye for finessing the details. Examples are working with overlays to match angles, shaping products on set to achieve the accurate silhouettes, and using our archive of props to personify product internals. A single product (with multiple SKUs) can require 100+ images, and post-production requires a certain eye and care. With leather scratches to retouch, fabric creases to lighten, loose threads to eliminate and material colors to match, it’s the details that matter and getting them right is something you genuinely enjoy. While being in the studio and retouching with your headphones on might be your happy space, (and something you will do a lot of) you also love bouncing off others and working within our wider Creative team to achieve greater goals.

Bring us your precision, steady hand and love of details. In return, we’ll provide you with a fully equipped studio, a great team to work with and the tools to do great work.

YOU COULD BE THE ONE IF YOU HAVE...

A strong understanding of studio photography and lighting
1-4 years of experience shooting e-commerce product photography
Experience of shooting tethered to Capture One
Professional level post-production and retouching - Photoshop
The ability to work methodically and enjoy taking a project from start to finish
The desire to work for a product business doing great things

IF YOU WERE HERE LAST WEEK YOU MIGHT HAVE…

Photographed our new range of tech accessories
Worked with our Photography Lead to forward plan capacity, building out shot lists for the week ahead
Joined a weekly team meeting with the Photography and Video team to understand new product release dates and planned to ensure deadlines are met
Liaised with our Production team to understand where product samples might differ and require additional retouch ahead of a product shoot
Retouched product photography, received and implemented feedback and shared with the wider team for final approval
Discussed creative ideas with the photography and video team for the next Bellroy campaign
Photographed new company portraits for the Bellroy crew and captured some beautiful imagery of the office spaces
Brainstormed how you might shoot and style a new lifestyle backpack with our growing range of studio props
Joined our Creative team for a blue skies brainstorming session on a Friday afternoon.

WHY WORK FOR BELLROY?

We make great products that delight people in their everyday lives. We help our staff love their work and grow as people. We believe in working to help make the world a better place. As a certified B Corp , we pursue better ways to source our leathers (for environmental impact and animal welfare), reduce our impact on the environment and make sure our products last as long as possible. We are constantly looking for better ways to do… well, everything.

LOCATION AND HOURS

This is a full-time role based in our Collingwood office, home of our Studio (equipped with lighting, stands, grips, etc). The role is an approx 50-50 split between Photography and Retouching.

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HOW TO APPLY

Have a good look around our website , read Our Story page and get a feel for who we are. If you think you could bring something remarkable to this role, click apply. You’ll need to send us your resume, cover letter and your answers to the questions below.

Q1: Tell us about a Brand’s product photography you love. Why do you think it’s so effective?
Q2: What do you really enjoy shooting? Both on the job, and in your own time?
Q3: We’d love to see some of your work, please send us a link or attach your portfolio.

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HOW TO APPLY

Q1: Tell us about a Brand’s product photography you love. Why do you think it’s so effective?
Q2: What do you really enjoy shooting? Both on the job, and in your own time?
Q3: We’d love to see some of your work, please send us a link or attach your portfolio.

Apply now

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OUR MISSION

Inspire better ways to carry.
Use business as a force for good.
Help the world, and our crew, flourish.

To think really well our brains needs rest and focus. In balancing our time, energy and attention, we rejuvenate with power naps, mindfulness or even a quick planking challenge.

Work and play matters. It keeps us balanced. So we’re always mixing it up. If there’s family commitments, hours are flexible. If the surf’s pumping, we grab our boards. And while at the office, we have monthly learning events to keep minds melding.

We want the world to be a better place because of Bellroy. Our giving program matches donations our team contributes to charities like The Centre for Effective Altruism, or those recommended by GiveWell. On top of that, we also donate a portion of revenue to effective charities.

Our search for radical effectiveness constantly leads to better ways to get things done. To help fuel that growth, we offer tools like Blinkist subscriptions, a digital learning library, workshops and more. Ask our Flourishing Team where to start, and see how deep the wormhole goes.

Our Spaces

Bellroy' is a fusion of our two homes – Bells Beach and Fitzroy. Bells Beach brings a relaxed, outdoor vibe to balance Fitzroy's creative, urban style. The city and the sea; inspiration and adventure. Together they provide a perfect balance.

Bells Beach

Our beach HQ sits behind giant sandstone cliffs that overlook one of Australia’s best-known surfing coastlines. It’s where our Product Designers experiment in the Maker Lab, and our Sales team consume awesome amounts of espresso and Skype bandwidth. Things are more tranquil here than our Fitzroy neighbours and we like the focus that can create. There’s a cafe right next door if you need a quick bite and our 11am surf check always provides the perfect chance to reset the mind with some salt air.

Fitzroy

Our Fitzroy space is immersed in the middle of Melbourne’s creative hub. It’s where our Creative, Marketing, Engineering and Operations teams develop campaigns and ensure each Bellroy is sent safely across the world. Walk out the door and you’ll find streets bursting with energy (and the best ramen joint this side of Tokyo).

Remotely

Outside of our two main headquarters we have a team that works remotely - from Western Australia to parts of Asia, the USA and Europe. Being global is at the heart of Bellroy, it keeps us connected, and makes sure we see life from many different perspectives. If you have an internet connection and the flexibility to become part of a team you don’t see everyday, you might consider joining our growing global network.

Our Team

It takes a diverse crew to make Bellroy tick. We’re a collection of thinkers and makers, coming from over 25 different countries (and counting). Everyone has a unique set of skills, which all blend to achieve a clear vision – Inspire better ways to carry; use business as a force for good; help the world, and our crew, flourish.

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