Are you an experienced creative lead with a strong background in fashion or retail shoots?
Do you thrive on directing shoots on set while managing creative teams and multiple stakeholders?
And are you looking for a senior role where you can take full ownership of shoot creativity from concept through to delivery?
Our client is a well-established and growing retail brand based in Banbury, operating across both UK and international markets. They are looking to recruit a Creative Shoot Manager to lead the creative direction and delivery of all photography and videography across B2B and B2C channels.
This is a senior, hands-on role with responsibility for owning the creative output of shoots while managing and developing the internal shoot team. You will work closely with the Head of Creative, Shoot Production Manager and wider Creative team to deliver high-quality imagery and video that elevates the brand and meets commercial objectives. Regular on-site presence is essential, particularly on shoot days, and candidates will need to be local to Banbury or genuinely happy commuting multiple days per week.
Key Responsibilities:
Creative ownership of shoots from pre-planning through to on-set execution and post-production
Developing creative concepts, shot lists and detailed shoot bibles to support effective planning and delivery
Leading on-set creative direction, working closely with photographers, videographers and stylists
Acting as the creative lead on shoots when the Head of Creative is not present
Managing and developing the internal shoot team, including photographers, videographers and stylists
Providing clear creative feedback, supporting skill development and driving continuous improvement
Working closely with the Shoot Production Manager to ensure shoots are delivered on time and aligned to critical paths
Collaborating with Marketing, Ecommerce, Product Design, Buying, Sales and VM teams to deliver assets fit for multi-channel use
Defining photography and lighting direction in collaboration with the Senior Photographer
Defining videography direction including storyboarding, lighting and edits
Overseeing image selects, retouch notes and post-production sign-off processes
Ensuring imagery is captured efficiently, meets required crops and aligns with creative concepts
Troubleshooting on set to resolve issues quickly and avoid delays or additional costs
Supporting shoot logistics including sample handling and on-set organisation
Maintaining brand consistency across ecommerce, campaign, B2B, retail and print assets
Key Skills & Experience:
Proven experience leading and delivering creative shoots within a fashion or retail environment
Strong art direction skills with the ability to balance creativity and commercial requirements
Confident leading teams on set with a hands-on, collaborative approach
Strong technical understanding of photography, lighting and videography
Confident user of Capture One
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop and InDesign
Highly organised with excellent time management and attention to detail
Comfortable managing multiple projects, deadlines and stakeholders simultaneously
Strong communication skills, confident working with senior stakeholders
Full UK driving licence
Additional Information:
Full-time, permanent role
On-site focused role, typically at least 3 days in the office per week
Flexibility required to be on site more frequently during shoot-heavy weeks
Quieter weeks may allow a more balanced hybrid working pattern
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit an up-to-date CV including details of your current salary, salary expectations and notice period.
You can also call Daniel Marlow on (phone number removed) for a discreet and confidential discussion about the role, or view contact details here:
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