Photographer
Salary: Competitive Plus Benefits
Location: Argos - Bradwell, Milton Keynes, MK13 9HA
Contract type: Fixed-Term Assignment
Business area: Marketing
Closing date: 14 January 2026
Requisition ID: 400043610
We’d all like amazing work to do, and real work-life balance. That’s waiting for you at Sainsbury’s. We’re one of the biggest supermarkets in the UK with one of the largest websites. So marketing here really happens at scale. We move a lot faster than you’d think too, across Brand Planning, Brand Comms and Creative, Digital Marketing, CRM and Loyalty, Nectar 360, Insights, and Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability. More people shopping with us each week means more interactions. And thanks to data insight, we understand customers in a way that almost nobody else does. We work alongside incredible brand partners and the best agencies around. So if you have a passion to learn, grow and experience new teams, come and explore it all with us.
Why join us
Joining the Photography team at Sainsbury's offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced Studio environment, creating market-leading photography content for the TU brand. As a Photographer, you will have the chance to showcase your creative talent, collaborate with a dynamic team, and contribute to the evolution of brand content. With access to industry-standard tools and equipment, opportunities for skill development, and a supportive team ethos, this role provides a platform for individuals with a passion for fashion photography to thrive and make a significant impact within a well-established brand like Sainsbury's.
What you'll do
As a Photographer at Sainsbury's, you will play a crucial role in the fast-paced Studio based in Bedford, collaborating closely with the Photography and Retouching Manager to create and edit high-quality photography content for the TU brand. Your main responsibilities will include photographing various content such as product cutouts, e-commerce model shots, and flat lays in alignment with brand principles and deadlines. You will also be involved in directing models to fulfil specific briefs, following photography briefs, delivering content timely and compliant with style guidelines, updating production measures, and contributing to improving studio performance against set KPIs. Additionally, you will actively participate in creative testing and process development, work closely with internal teams, demonstrate a keen eye for detail and colour continuity, and bring creativity and passion to drive future content developments. Your strong communication skills, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure will be key to your success in this role.
Who you are
As a Photographer at Sainsbury's, you are a seasoned professional with a keen eye for detail and a passion for fashion photography, possessing extensive experience in a fast-paced studio environment. With a strong understanding of industry-standard processes and tools, including photography equipment and software, you excel in creating high-quality, on-brand photography content while meeting stringent deadlines. Your collaborative nature, creativity, and commitment to continuous improvement make you a valuable asset to the team, contributing to the evolution and success of the brand's visual identity.
Essential Criteria
- Proven experience as a photographer in a fashion studio environment, with a strong portfolio to showcase your work.
- Advanced technical knowledge of DSLR cameras, lighting (flash and continuous), and Capture One software.
- Exceptional attention to detail, ability to meet tight deadlines, and strong organizational skills for handling multiple tasks.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a genuine passion for fashion photography and creative collaboration.
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We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, so you’ll be welcomed whoever you are and wherever you work. Around here, there’s always the chance to try something new - whether that’s as part of an evolving team or somewhere else across the business - and we take development seriously and promise to support you. We also recognise and celebrate colleagues when they go the extra mile and, where possible, offer flexible working. When you join our team, we’ll also offer you an amazing range of benefits. Here are some of them: Please note, due to the volume of applications we receive, our roles may close early.
Starting off with colleague discount, you'll be able to get 10% off at Sainsbury's, Argos, TU and Habitat after 4 weeks. This increases to 15% off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday and 15% off at Argos every pay day. We've also got you covered for your future with our pensions scheme and life cover. You'll also be able to share in our success as you may be eligible for a performance-related bonus of up to 5% of salary, depending on how we perform.
Your wellbeing is important to us too. You'll receive an annual holiday allowance, and you can buy additional holiday. We also offer other benefits that will help your money go further such as season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, health cash plans, pay advance (where you can access some of your pay before pay day) as well access to a great range of discounts from hundreds of other retailers. And if you ever need it there is also an employee assistance programme.
Moments that matter are as important to us as they are to you which is why we give up to 26 weeks’ pay for maternity or adoption leave and up to 4 weeks’ pay for paternity leave.
Please see www.sainsburys.jobs for a range of our benefits (note, length of service and eligibility criteria may apply).
