We are looking for a talented and detail-driven Producer to join our Creative Services team on a 9 month FTC. Specialising in Waitrose packaging photography while also managing a variety of other creative production projects. You will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering high quality photography shoots - from initial brief to final asset delivery - ensuring they are completed on time, on budget, and to the highest creative and technical standards.
This role will see you work closely with clients, creative teams, photographers, stylists, and post-production specialists, playing a pivotal part in ensuring the creative vision is delivered while maximising efficiency and cost-effectiveness. While your main focus will be packaging photography for Waitrose product ranges, you will also produce wider content including editorial, campaign, social, and internal brand assets.
Responsibilities:
Packaging Photography Production:
* Manage the end-to-end production process for Waitrose packaging photography, from interpreting briefs to asset delivery
* Ensure all imagery meets technical specifications, brand guidelines, and creative expectations
* Maintain accuracy in product representation, colour management, and styling to reflect Waitrose quality standards
* Liaise with designers, packaging teams, and Waitrose internal stakeholders to meet creative and commercial objectives
Shoot Planning & Coordination:
* Translate briefs into detailed production plans with timelines, budgets, and resource requirements
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritising effectively
* Source and book photographers, studios, and prop stylists.
Attend all pre and post production packaging meetings
On-Set & Shoot Management:
* Oversee shoots to ensure they run smoothly, stay on schedule, and meet budget requirements
* Collaborate with art directors and photographers to deliver the agreed creative vision
* Troubleshoot issues quickly to keep productions on track
Post-Production & Asset Management:
* Oversee retouching, colour correction, and quality control of all imagery
* Ensure assets are delivered to the correct technical specifications and on deadline
* Archive and organise photography assets for efficient retrieval
* Manage copyright and image rights clearances where necessary
Requirements
* Proven experience producing photography, ideally in packaging, FMCG, or high-volume retail
* Strong knowledge of photography workflows, lighting, and set production
* Excellent project management and multitasking skills.
Exceptional attention to detail in product presentation and brand consistency
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills for managing internal and external stakeholders
* Ability to work under pressure, balancing creative ambition with practical constraints
* Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite (particularly Photoshop) and production scheduling tools
* Understanding of print production processes and packaging artwork requirements (desirable)
Benefits
Work's a treat
On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:
* 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
* we understand the importance of you getting some down time.
* Annual Wellbeing Day -
enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
* Pension Scheme -
helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun
* Corporate Medical Cash Plan -
claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
* Smart Working Options -
spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
* So many savings
* through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
* Employee Assistance Programme
* our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you're happy, we're happy.
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* save on the cost of biking to work.
* Monthly Employee Awards
* Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
* Raising money for charity
including a paid Volunteer Day
* we're all about giving back... and having lots of fun in the process
* Referral scheme
* know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.
* Wellbeing Programme -
giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
* Enhanced Family Friendly Leave -
support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life
We Value Diversity
We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.
We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.
At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we're always stronger together.
ITG have a number of community groups (ERGs) available to employees which offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other. These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.
What next?
If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.