Junior Photographer Yuppiechef

Yuppiechef is looking for a detail-oriented and creative Junior Photographer to join our in-house Creative Team. You’ll help bring products to life through sharp, consistent, and inspiring imagery that elevates the online shopping experience. You’ll also gain hands-on exposure to a wide range of creative work — from still life shoots to campaign sets and short-form video — while building your craft in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in photography, design, or the arts, or equivalent practical experience
• 1.5–2 years’ experience shooting and editing in a professional studio environment
• Strong portfolio demonstrating technical skill and creative eye
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom; familiarity with Capture One, Premiere Pro, After Effects, or CapCut is advantageous
• Understanding of how ecommerce and marketing visuals impact the customer experience

Benefits

• A collaborative, inclusive work environment
• Total Cost to Company (CTC) package, including Medical Aid allowance with Discovery, Life, Death & Disability cover, Retirement Annuity Allowance, Employee Assistance programme
• Quarterly bonuses based on the company's performance after a year’s employment that scale with service
• 17 days annual leave, increasing to 20 days with length of service
• Half-day Fridays once a month
• Flexi working arrangements depending on the role/responsibilities
• Staff discount on all products from Yuppiechef and other Mr Price Group retail brands

Yuppiechef is a member of Mr Price Group Limited, an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to Employment Equity. By applying for this role, you agree with our terms and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Capturing sharp, colour-accurate, and on-brand product images at high volumes.
• Retouching, editing and uploading supplier and in-house imagery to meet Yuppiechef standards.
• Building independence in shooting efficiently and consistently.
• Scanning, prepping, and returning all studio samples correctly, while assisting with the organisation of samples in collaboration with the Studio and Merchandising teams.
• Supporting campaign shoots by assisting the Photography Lead with lighting, backdrops, props, studio equipment, and capturing behind-the-scenes content.
• Maintaining production materials and ensuring the studio remains organised.
• Resolving flagged image issues accurately and on deadline.
• Creating and supporting web-related assets such as landing page content.
• Sharpening your eye for detail and improving confidence in image corrections.
• Following correct image naming, versioning, and storage practices.
• Ensuring imagery is easily accessible to the wider creative team.
• Assisting with short-form video content for social media platforms.

Attributes we’re looking for

• Eager to take on increasing responsibility and grow in the role
• Technically sharp, process-driven, and detail-oriented
• Collaborative and open to feedback, with a growth mindset
• Positive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about learning and improving your craft
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced studio environment and handling a variety of tasks