JOB PURPOSE
To ensure that selected monthly product photographs are taken in accordance to the agreed setout process and within agreed timelines for the website & social media purposes (ad hoc/tactical) and promotional manuals to stores. The Website Photographer will also manage updates of the Ackermans Support Centre product displays.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Photography
Website Photography:
Ensure monthly website photos are taken the first two weeks of each month for two months in advance.
Review product imagery on staging site to ensure all products are loaded correctly
Manage all product samples for website imagery (manage collection & return of samples with SBU Coordinators and prepare samples for photography – removing tags/ steaming/ etc.)
Assist Digital Photographer with photoshoots (studio set up & strike down, photographic assistance, sample management, etc.)
Social Media:
Assist where needed with photography for tactical/ad hoc social media content
Above the line | PR | NSO:
Assist where needed on photographs for the above the line and PR teams and New Store Opening content
Visual Merchandise:
Ensure on a monthly basis that nest | window | Botox photos are taken to compile the promo manuals for stores
Update product displays in Ackermans Support Centre twice each month
Deals of the week
Coordinate deals of the week and send to respective SBU Coordinators
Ensure images are correct and saved as per spec
Ensure deals are taken off once deal is over
Process management
Oversee and coordinate the relationship with various SBU’s and agencies (99c) to ensure that work is delivered on time and accurately
EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Essential:
A minimum of 1-2 years’ relevant website photography experience gained in a digital environment
A working knowledge of the latest MS packages (Word, Excel, Power Point & Outlook) as well as knowledge about Photoshop and general photographic and images terminology
Knowledge about Social Media platforms
Preferred
Experience gained in a retail environment
A good understanding of fashion industry
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED
Key understanding and experience on how a Style shoot camera works
Knowledge about the fashion industry and how to put looks together across all SBU’s
SKILLS REQUIRED
Attention to detail
Time-management
The ability to:
o Work in results driven and performance focused environment
o Be adaptable to change initiatives
o Be self-motivated and work independently
o Contribute to and integrate with the bigger marketing team & other stakeholders
o Have a high level of integrity/sensitivity to confidential information
o Have a high level of innovation
o Effectively deal with numerous tasks and priorities
o Respond promptly to ad-hoc product and images errors
QUALIFICATIONS
Grade 12 Certificate/Matric
Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Diploma/ Degree) in Photography especially website photography
The Ackermans story goes back as far as 1916, when Gus Ackerman opened the first store in Wynberg in Cape Town. His vision for the store was to create a place where customers could find great products at fantastic prices, which is exactly what Ackermans became. Ackermans was, subsequently, bought by the Pepkor Group in 1986.
Today, there are more than 850 Ackermans stores in 5 countries, making us a leading value fashion retailer for the whole family – continuously setting the standard for value and affordability. With a wide selection of fashion for ladies, kids, babies and men, as well as homeware, cellular and key financial products, we’ll keep bringing value to your life every day.
Our purpose at Ackermans is: Bringing Value to Life, and it lies at the heart of everything we do, whether it’s to the lives of our customers and employees, or to the wider community and value retailing as a whole.
The secret to our success is simple – people. Hiring people who love what they do, and giving them every opportunity to shine. In fact, at Ackermans we’re so committed to this philosophy that we’ve named our staff members Phadimas – which means ‘shine’ in Northern Sotho. Every day, each of our employees is encouraged to shine, reach for the stars and take each other, and the Ackermans brand, to new heights of achievement and success.
We firmly believe that the future of our company rests in the hands of the people we employ. As such, every new Ackermans Phadima is put through a rigorous selection process and chosen with the greatest of care. This process ensures that each new Phadima is a perfect fit for our company culture, and will thrive in our environment of encouragement, motivation and inspiration.
If you feel that this is an environment that you could succeed in, we’d love for you to join us. View our current vacancies, and we could soon be welcoming you on-board as our newest Ackermans Phadima!
