Product Photographer (Luxury Watches)

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.