Creative Content Photographer

Born in 2014 by Creative Director, Max Svärdh and CEO, Albin Johansson, Axel Arigato is a Sweden based contemporary brand that started from an Instagram page and an idea to break into the footwear market.

With deep roots in music, art, architecture and what is contemporary, Axel Arigato has defined itself by offering more than a product. It has been created to leave an experience at the front of mind, whether it’s via stores, online or through events.

Axel Arigato currently has 6 stores, including London, Copenhagen, Stockholm and Gothenburg with more pending. Expanding from 2 people to now hiring over 65 members of staff in 4 years, Axel Arigato also operates a subsidiary office in London.

Join us!

Axel Arigato is offering a full-time position for a driven and talented inhouse Creative Content Photographer at the HQ in Gothenburg. You will be responsible for producing engaging photo/video assets for SoMe channels (Still and On-Model) as well as for axelarigato.com. The ideal candidate has strong photography skills, a luxury point-of-view, is comfortable in a high-volume creative production environment and is extremely flexible to quickly react on business needs and adapt as requirements shift based on content performance. This is an exciting role for a person who thrives in a fast paced and vibrant environment.

The Content Photographer reports directly to the company’s Brand Director.

Job description

• Planning and execution of content and e-commerce photography/video consistent with the Axel Arigato brand identity and ethos
• Responsible for post-production and retouch (skin, color, shape, consistency, and other specifications)
• Research, scout and secure locations, models, styling, MUA etc for photo shoots
• Understand the needs of each marketing vehicle and "best practices" to develop content that will have the greatest impact to the customer
• Concept research: develop and create new ideas and concepts for visual content
• Assist the Brand Director in the preparations for larger shoots that take place externally: casting, research, moodboard, logistics.
• Prepare and deliver assets in the correct format, correct naming and on time
• Maintaining deadlines with respect to the release calendar and ability to manage a budget and negotiate as needed
• Ensure that the creative output is in line with each projects objective and maintain consistency across all the brands touch points
• Support the e-commerce photographer on projects

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with photography - fashion photography for editorial and online commercial use
• Must have an outstanding portfolio that demonstrates a high level of skill in digital photography, lighting, composition, and colour quality
• Eager to create the conceptual photo campaigns that are engaging and unique
• An expert in lighting for product and model and strong knowledge of digital camera systems
• Must work with a hands-on approach; set up lighting equipment, product styling and on-set art direction
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Efficient in Adobe Photoshop, Premiere and Lightroom.
• Strong understanding of the Axel Arigato brand identity and aesthetics
• with an ability to produce original ideas
• A great understanding of current social trends
• Highly organized, flexible and able to work towards short deadlines

Please apply by providing a brief motivation letter and portfolio as soon as possible. We will hire as soon as we find the right person.

Salary: According to agreement
Start date: According to agreement
Location: Gothenburg HQ

LAST DAY FOR APPLICATION:
2020-10-23