Photography jobs in Cape Town, Western Cape

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