Digital Imaging Manager (Orbitvu Alphashot)

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 platforms—on 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 We’re 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.