Digital Imaging Manager (Orbitvu Alphashot)
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15 days ago
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1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Digital Imaging Manager to lead our in-house product photography and imaging function. This role will own the end-to-end e-commerce product imaging pipeline from high-volume packshot photography using Orbitvu Alphashot systems to building managing and scaling a high-performing team of Photographers Retouchers and Image Editors.
The ideal candidate is both hands-on and strategic with strong technical expertise in product photography a sharp eye for detail and the ability to collaborate seamlessly with Global Teams to deliver consistent high-quality visuals across all digital and e-commerce platformson time every time.
Key Responsibilities:
Product Photography & Imaging
- Lead and execute high-volume packshot photography for cosmetic and beauty products.
- Ensure consistent lighting colour accuracy reflections styling and finish in line with brand guidelines.
- Oversee product preparation shot lists framing angles and output specifications for multiple e-commerce platforms.
- Drive efficient photography workflows using Orbitvu Alphashot systems.
- Stay updated with trends and best practices in beauty and cosmetic product photography.
Image Processing & Retouching
- Build mentor and manage an in-house team of Photographers Retouchers and Image Editors.
- Define document and enforce retouching standards for skin tones textures labels packaging accuracy and realism.
- Oversee post-production workflows including colour correction masking clipping paths clean-ups and optimisation.
- Ensure all images meet the technical and aesthetic requirements of global e-commerce platforms such as Amazon Sephora Tira Nykaa DTC websites and other marketplaces.
Team Leadership & Operations
- Recruit train and scale the photography and image processing team.
- Define and maintain SOPs workflows quality checkpoints and delivery timelines.
- Manage daily studio operations including capacity planning workload allocation and productivity tracking.
- Collaborate closely with Creative Marketing E-commerce and Brand teams to align imaging output with business goals.
Global Communication & Collaboration
- Act as the primary point of contact for all photography and imaging-related coordination with Global Teams.
- Communicate effectively across time zones to ensure smooth execution feedback and approvals.
- Proactively identify risks manage dependencies and ensure timelines are met without compromising quality.
Quality Control & Brand Consistency
- Own final image approvals before release across global platforms.
- Maintain strong visual consistency across SKUs categories campaigns and markets.
- Continuously improve image quality turnaround time scalability and cost efficiency.
Requirements
Required Skills & Qualifications:
Technical Skills
- Strong hands-on experience with Orbitvu packshot systems (mandatory).
- Proven expertise in product photography preferably in cosmetics beauty or FMCG.
- Advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop mandatory).
- Strong understanding of colour management calibration and image accuracy.
- Experience handling high-volume e-commerce image production.
Tools & Software
- Orbitvu systems (Alphashot Photoshoot Station)
- Adobe Creative Suite (Advanced)
- Colour calibration tools (X-Rite Datacolor or equivalent)
- Digital Asset Management systems (preferred)
- Project management tools (Asana or similar)
Leadership & Communication
- Proven experience leading and scaling photography and post-production teams.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global stakeholders.
- Excellent organisational planning and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability with a process-driven mindset.
Experience & Education:
- 7-10 years of experience in product photography or e-commerce imaging.
- Prior experience in cosmetics beauty fashion or FMCG preferred.
- Demonstrated experience managing photography and/or post-production teams.
- Degree or diploma in Photography Visual Arts Design or a related field (preferred).
Benefits
What Were Looking For:
- Highly detail-oriented with a strong aesthetic and quality-first mindset.
- Comfortable balancing hands-on execution and leadership responsibilities.
- Thrives in a fast-paced high-volume production environment.
- Strong sense of ownership accountability and passion for consistency and excellence.
Required Skills:
Post Graduate or equivalent qualification. Bachelors degree in Business Administration or relevant field preferred. A minimum of 5 to 7 years experience working in a retail environment ideally in a managerial role. Strong leadership and customer management abilities. Customer service-oriented with in-depth knowledge of basic business management processes. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Company Industry
Freight and Package Transportation / Transportation / Logistics / Supply Chain and Storage / Warehousing and Storage
Key Skills
- User Interface
- Competitive Analysis
- New Technologies
- Business developments
- Communication
- Content Management System
- Market Research
- Internet
- Youtube
- Digital Assets
- Digital strategy
- Social Channels
- Digital Forensics
- A/B Testing
- Analytics
