Food Content Photographer

Gewürzhaus is a Melbourne‑grown, family‑owned retailer with a growing national network of stores and online sales. We mill and blend over 100 bespoke spice, salt, sugar, and tea blends for our self‑scoop concept stores, supported by high quality home and gift wares. We love to cook, we love to create, and we are fierce in our mission to nurture cooking at home. Sound like you? Read on about the role… About the Role As a Content Creator you will bring the joy of home cooking to life through stunning, inspirational photography, video, and animation. You'll lead the development of campaign content, e‑commerce and website assets, and advertising—all centred on captivating storytelling to deepen customer engagement and drive sales growth. Collaborating closely with our videography‑focused Social Media Content Creator and graphic designer, you'll produce thoughtful, branded assets across retail, print, website, and paid digital marketing channels to boost consumer penetration. This is a hands‑on, end‑to‑end production role where you'll specialise in food visual concepting from pre‑production planning and studio/film set up (including propping for photography and videography) through to post‑production editing and final delivery. Key responsibilities include: Creative Ideation & Strategy: Build on‑brand mood boards, concept treatments, and storyboards in collaboration with the Marketing Team to bring briefs to life, while leading visual content strategy, championing best‑practice digital advertising, and owning the integrity of Gewürzhaus’ visual language across all channels. Creative Development: Lead e‑commerce product photography (including product and lifestyle shots), direct still photography for campaigns with support for videography as needed, and transform briefs into integrated, cohesive campaigns featuring scroll‑stopping assets. Content Creation: Capture high‑quality, storytelling imagery of finished dishes, ingredients, and cooking moments; style, light, and compose shoots for print (recipe cards, signage), web, and social; set up professional studio/film rigs with cameras, lighting, audio, and props; master post‑production including selection, colour grading, editing, graphics integration, and audio mixing; collaborate with the Graphic Designer to deliver polished final assets; and file and organise all media in the library with precision. People & Stakeholder Management: Collaborate closely with the Creative Director (Founder), Social Content Creator, Graphic Designer, and Marketing team; prioritise tasks ruthlessly to meet business and campaign deadlines; build deep customer and market insights through cross‑functional collaboration; and champion Gewürzhaus culture alongside HR best practices. Marketing Support: Maintain organised media files and equipment in top condition, while providing surge support across marketing initiatives as needed. Who we are looking for A food visual specialist with proven experience in photography, styling, and post‑production. Proficient in studio set‑up, lighting, and professional equipment (cameras, lenses, audio, lights). Skilled in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, Premiere Pro, After Effects). A storyteller who can translate a spice blend into an emotional customer moment. Collaborative, organised, and calm under deadline pressure. Passionate about home cooking, food culture, and beautiful design. What we offer This is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, fast‑moving retail environment where creativity meets commercial focus. Reporting to the GM of Marketing & E‑Commerce you will work with a talented team to shape our brand’s story. Other perks of the role include: A workplace filled with inspiring people, who love cooking and are focussed on building a lasting brand. A working environment where autonomy and creativity are valued. Generous weekly product allowance. If you have the skills and experience for this role, we want to hear from you, please submit your application including your portfolio, CV, and a short note on why you should be our next Content Creator. #J-18808-Ljbffr