Junior Photographer Yuppiechef

Yuppiechef is looking for a detail-oriented and creative Junior Photographer to join our in-house Creative Team. You’ll help bring products to life through sharp, consistent, and inspiring imagery that elevates the online shopping experience. You’ll also gain hands-on exposure to a wide range of creative work — from still life shoots to campaign sets and short-form video — while building your craft in a collaborative environment.

This role reports into the Photography Lead and is based at our Westlake, Cape Town offices

● Capturing sharp, colour-accurate, and on-brand product images at high volumes. 

● Retouching, editing and uploading supplier and in-house imagery to meet Yuppiechef standards. 

● Building independence in shooting efficiently and consistently. 

● Scanning, prepping, and returning all studio samples correctly, while assisting with the organisation of samples in collaboration with the Studio and Merchandising teams. 

● Supporting campaign shoots by assisting the Photography Lead with lighting, backdrops, props, studio equipment, and capturing behind-the-scenes content. 

● Maintaining production materials and ensuring the studio remains organised. 

● Resolving flagged image issues accurately and on deadline. 

● Creating and supporting web-related assets such as landing page content. 

● Sharpening your eye for detail and improving confidence in image corrections. 

● Following correct image naming, versioning, and storage practices. 

● Ensuring imagery is easily accessible to the wider creative team. 

● Assisting with short-form video content for social media platforms

● Relevant qualification in photography, design, or the arts, or equivalent practical experience 

● 1.5–2 years’ experience shooting and editing in a professional studio environment 

● Strong portfolio demonstrating technical skill and creative eye 

● Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom; familiarity with Capture One, Premiere Pro, After Effects, or CapCut is advantageous 

● Understanding of how ecommerce and marketing visuals impact the customer experience

● Own car, preferably 

Attributes We’Re Looking For:

● Eager to take on increasing responsibility and grow in the role 

● Technically sharp, process-driven, and detail-oriented 

● Collaborative and open to feedback, with a growth mindset 

● Positive, adaptable, and enthusiastic about learning and improving your craft 

● Comfortable working in a fast-paced studio environment and handling a variety of tasks

Who Are We?

We’re Yuppiechef, and see ourselves as helping people find moments of joy at home. We’re here to offer outstanding and memorable service, while selling things that our customers love using. We’re foodies and home lovers, aesthetes and early adopters, and we’re passionate learners more than we’re experts. We have a loved online store and 22 beautiful physical stores across SA, and we’re a proud member of the dynamic Mr Price Group. Our head office in Westlake, Cape Town, has a view of the mountains, a beautiful Rancilio coffee machine, and plenty of books to borrow. It’s filled with people who value excellence, and who like spending time with one another over coffee and lunches. We’re always looking for new people to teach us new ways of doing things and help us make big things happen. We’d love to know if you might be one of them. 

What are the pay and benefits? 

● A collaborative, inclusive work environment 

● Total Cost to Company (CTC) package, including: Medical Aid allowance with Discovery, Life, Death & Disability cover, Retirement Annuity Allowance, Employee Assistance programme 

● Quarterly bonuses based on the company's performance after a year’s employment that scale with service 

● 17 days annual leave, increasing to 20 days with length of service 

● Half-day Fridays once a month 

● Flexi working arrangements depending on the role/responsibilities 

● Staff discount on all products from Yuppiechef and other Mr Price Group retail brands

Mr Price Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to Employment Equity.