Freelance Food Photographer & Editor
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Position Overview & Specifications
Social Awaken is a leading social media agency in the UK & UAE. We specialise in the hospitality industry.
Are you looking to join the most exciting social media agency in the UK? Do you have a passion for food?
We are looking for an experienced Freelance Food Photographer & Editor to join our Leicester team.
Responsibilities
- The organising and scheduling of various photo shoots based on client needs and requirements and to meet all necessary deadlines.
- The Creation of photo assets as required and in line with brand guidelines specific to each client.
- The pre production of any and all shoots required to be undertaken for clients.
- The organisation and maintenance of camera inventory and equipment.
- The storage and organise of assets and data into a manageable and referanceable format.
- To work alongside the social media management and design team to formulate stylized shoots to match the strategy of branding the company has implemented.
- The editing of assets on a regular basis and to deadline.
Skills, Experience & Requirements
- Fluent in Adobe Suite
- Fluent in the use of a camera
- Experience in shooting with food
- Food Styling Experience
- Various types of equipment
- Attention to detail
- Able to organise and schedule own work and to work independently
- Able to travel
Job Type: Freelance
Salary: £30.00-£60.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (required)
Experience:
- Food Photography: 1 year (required)
- Photo editing: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Freelance Food Photographer & Editor roles across Social Awaken's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £30 - £60 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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