Head of Photo Production (All genders)

The role

You will lead the Berlin photo production team to deliver marketing, lifestyle, and product content for HelloFresh, Factor, and international markets. You will set strategic direction, operational standards, and ways of working for a high-volume, multi-brand studio.

What you will do

• Lead and develop the Berlin photo production team
• Lead hiring and establish onboarding for team members, freelancers and agency partners
• Own the photo production workflow from briefing and capture through file management and handover
• Drive adoption of studio production systems, DAM platforms and SaaS-based workflow tools
• Standardise briefs, templates and metadata across markets
• Establish a consistent review and feedback process for lighting, styling, composition and retouching
• Partner with the Head of AI to develop hybrid production workflows
• Develop modular content for multiple brands, markets and formats
• Partner with the Head of Studio Operations on capacity, schedules, budgets and reshoots
• Manage production resources and escalate risks

Required qualifications

• Significant experience leading large-scale commercial photography or photo production operations
• Proven track record of leading and developing high-performing creative and production teams
• Strong experience with studio production systems, DAM platforms and SaaS-based workflow solutions
• Demonstrated success improving production efficiency, quality, turnaround time or cost
• Strong visual judgement and ability to give clear, constructive feedback on photography
• Experience managing shoots, schedules, budgets, vendors and freelancers
• Practical understanding of AI-assisted production
• Credibility with senior stakeholders and international teams

Nice to have

• Experience within established global e-commerce, fashion or retail businesses

Benefits

• Diverse global community of more than 90 nationalities
• Competitive compensation
• HelloFresh-subsidised pension scheme
• Berlin relocation support
• Discounts on your weekly HelloFresh box and office meals
• Annual learning and development and German language learning budgets
• Access to the HelloFresh Academy
• Mental health support
• Transportation perks
• Working-parent-friendly benefits
• 24/7 gym access
• Wellbeing platforms including Headspace and Spill

Before you apply

• Submit salary expectations
• Submit earliest starting date

About the company

HelloFresh is the world's leading meal kit company and a global food solutions group. It is home to HelloFresh, Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chef's Plate, Factor, Good Chop, The Pets Table and Youfoodz.