Associate Photographer – E-Commerce

Location: Dubai, UAE
Industry: Luxury Retail
Department: Creative
Employment Type: Full Time

Chalhoub Group, the Middle East’s leading luxury partner, is seeking a talented Associate Photographer to support the production of high-quality e-commerce and still life imagery. This role plays a key part in expanding in-house studio capabilities, improving turnaround times, maintaining visual consistency, and supporting scalable content production across luxury retail brands.

The ideal candidate is technically skilled, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced studio environment while maintaining the highest visual standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Capture still life e-commerce imagery in line with brand, studio, and visual guidelines.

• Support studio setup, ensuring lighting, sets, and equipment are fully prepared ahead of shoots.

• Prepare products for photography, ensuring items are styled, organized, and shoot-ready.

• Assist with product styling in line with brand standards, ensuring consistency across categories.

• Manage daily workloads to meet shoot schedules and escalate risks or delays proactively.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient studio environment at all times.

• Support studio operations including site walks, quality checks, asset management, and imagery uploads.

• Contribute to cost efficiency by reducing reliance on external photography resources.

Requirements

Skills & Competencies

• 2+ years of experience in an e-commerce or commercial photography studio environment.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating studio lighting, composition, and technical photography skills.

• High proficiency with Mac systems and photography software including Photoshop, Bridge, and Capture One Pro.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under tight deadlines.

• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude and strong work ethic.

• Ability to manage workload independently while meeting productivity targets.

What We Can Offer

• Career development through learning, training, and internal mobility opportunities.

• Exposure to luxury brands and large-scale omnichannel retail environments.

• Competitive benefits including healthcare, education support, flexible working policies, and exclusive employee discounts.