Position: Manager - Photography

Department: Creative

Location: Pune

About Palmonas

Palmonas is one of India's fastest-growing demi-fine jewellery brands, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences across its retail stores and digital touchpoints. We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Manager - Photography to lead our photography function and ensure high-quality, consistent visual output across all brand channels.

Role Overview The Manager - Photography will own end-to-end photography production for the brand, spanning jewellery product shoots, model and lifestyle campaigns, and content for social media and digital platforms. This role combines creative direction, technical expertise, team leadership, and production management to deliver high-quality visuals on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead, manage, and mentor the photography team, including photographers, assistants, and freelancers.
- Plan, schedule, and oversee shoots for catalog, e-commerce, campaigns, and social media.
- Develop shoot concepts, mood boards, and styling direction in line with brand vision and campaign briefs.
- Direct on-set execution including lighting, composition, props, model direction, and jewellery styling.
- Ensure product and macro photography captures the detail, texture, and true color of every piece.
- Review and approve selects and final images before delivery, in coordination with the imaging and post-production team.
- Collaborate with design, marketing, merchandising,



and content teams to align shoot plans with launches and campaign calendars.
- Manage photography budgets, studio operations, vendors, and external agencies or freelancers.
- Maintain, calibrate, and upgrade camera, lighting, and studio equipment.
- Evaluate and adopt AI tools and emerging technologies to improve shoot and post-production efficiency.
- Maintain image libraries, asset organization, and version control.
- Ensure adherence to brand guidelines and quality benchmarks.

Requirements

- 6–8 years of experience in photography, including 2–3 years in a team lead or managerial role.
- Robust portfolio in jewellery, fashion, accessories, or e-commerce product photography.
- Advanced proficiency with DSLR/mirrorless cameras, lenses, and studio and macro lighting setups.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom, and tethered shooting software such as Capture One.
- Strong understanding of composition, color management, and visual storytelling.
- Working knowledge of AI imaging tools and workflows.
- Experience managing shoot budgets, vendors, and production schedules.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects within tight timelines.

Success Measures

- Quality and consistency of photography across catalog, campaigns, and social media.
- Shoot turnaround time and adherence to the production calendar.
- Team performance, growth, and engagement.
- Efficient use of shoot budgets and resources.
- Adoption of AI-enabled workflows that reduce manual effort.
- Accuracy and compliance with brand standards.

📌 Photography Manager (Maharashtra)
🏢 Palmonas
📍 Maharashtra