Digital Imaging Manager

About us:

At Kryolan, we make make-up. But not like anybody else. Because unlike everybody else, we actually make our make-up. As one of the first cosmetics brands in the world, we use our own formulas and recipes to manufacture our own products. We think of them. We create them. Formulate them and love them into existence. Weve been doing this over 80 years. And were still doing it today.

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 platformson time, every time.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Photography & Imaging

• Lead and executehigh-volume packshot photographyfor cosmetic and beauty products.
• Ensure consistentlighting, colour accuracy, reflections, styling and finishin line with brand guidelines.
• Overseeproduct preparation, shot lists, framing, angles and output specificationsfor multiple e-commerce platforms.
• Drive efficient photography workflows usingOrbitvu Alphashot systems.
• Stay updated with trends and best practices inbeauty and cosmetic product photography.

Image Processing & Retouching

• Build, mentor and manage an in-house team ofPhotographers, Retouchers and Image Editors.
• Define, document and enforceretouching standardsfor skin tones, textures, labels, packaging accuracy and realism.
• Oversee post-production workflows includingcolour correction, masking, clipping paths, clean-ups and optimisation.
• Ensure all images meet thetechnical and aesthetic requirementsof global e-commerce platforms such asAmazon, Sephora, Tira, Nykaa, DTC websites and other marketplaces.

Team Leadership & Operations

• Recruit, train and scale the photography and image processing team.
• Define and maintainSOPs, workflows, quality checkpoints and delivery timelines.
• Manage daily studio operations includingcapacity planning, workload allocation and productivity tracking.
• Collaborate closely withCreative, Marketing, E-commerce and Brand teamsto align imaging output with business goals.

Global Communication & Collaboration

• Act as theprimary point of contactfor all photography and imaging-related coordination with Global Teams.
• Communicate effectively acrosstime zonesto ensure smooth execution, feedback and approvals.
• Proactively identify risks, manage dependencies and ensure timelines are metwithout compromising quality.

Quality Control & Brand Consistency

• Ownfinal image approvalsbefore release across global platforms.
• Maintain strongvisual consistencyacross SKUs, categories, campaigns and markets.
• Continuously improveimage quality, turnaround time, scalability and cost efficiency.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

Technical Skills

• Strong hands-on experience withOrbitvu packshot systems(mandatory).
• Proven expertise inproduct photography, preferably incosmetics, beauty, or FMCG.
• Advanced proficiency inAdobe Creative Suite(Photoshop mandatory).
• Strong understanding ofcolour management, calibration and image accuracy.
• Experience handlinghigh-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 (Asanaor similar)

Leadership & Communication

• Proven experience leading and scalingphotography and post-production teams.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively withcross-functional and global stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational, planning and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability with aprocess-driven mindset.

Experience & Education:

• 7-10 yearsof experience inproduct photography or e-commerce imaging.
• Prior experience incosmetics, beauty, fashion, or FMCGpreferred.
• Demonstrated experience managingphotography and/or post-production teams.
• Degree or diploma inPhotography, Visual Arts, Design, or a related field(preferred).

What Were Looking For:

• Highlydetail-orientedwith a strong aesthetic and quality-first mindset.
• Comfortable balancinghands-on execution and leadership responsibilities.
• Thrives in afast-paced, high-volume production environment.
• Strong sense ofownership, accountability and passion for consistency and excellence.