photographer
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Position Overview & Specifications
Populate Social
Cardiff / Hybrid
£DOE + Benefits
Hello, Photographers!
We're Populate—a global social media agency creating content for brands like The North Face, Hawaiian Tropic, Wilkinson Sword, Live Nation, Welsh Rugby Union, Mercedes-Benz, Betway, Everyman Cinema, Anglepoise and lots more.
We also like to get involved with fun challenger brands such as Budgy Smugglers, Mallows Beauty, Gunna Drinks.
We’re looking for a photographer to join our team.
Who you are
This isn’t your first rodeo, you have a varied portfolio full of product photography and lifestyle imagery suited for social.
You'll need to own projects from start to finish and be comfortable injecting your ideas and expertise.
Agency experience is ideal, but we’re also open to speaking to freelancers too, your entrepreneurial spirit inspires us.
If you’re tempted by this, drop us a line and we’d love to have a chat with you about the role. Get in touch through this link or our website www.populate.social
Populate Social is part of the MISSION Group PLC—a global network of 20 agencies across 4 continents. The Populate HQ is in Cardiff, with the opportunity to work across other offices including London, Bristol and Singapore.
Our Work Perks
- 35 days holiday, inclusive of bank holidays and an extra day off for your birthday & Christmas Eve
- Company bonus available
- Personal development budget and dedicated development days
- We're pretty relaxed here—doctors, dentist, house viewing appointments etc., don't have to be taken as holiday
- Commission on any new business you bring in
- Company Pension Scheme
- Medical Cash Plan
- Employee Discount Scheme - an online platform for all staff offering a variety of discounts at various shopping outlets, gyms etc
- Electric Car Purchase Scheme, via salary sacrifice
- Outstanding training and progression, including access to LinkedIn Learning and The Mission Group Learning Management System
- Employee referral scheme
- Regular staff social events
- Cycle To Work scheme
- Mission Share Scheme
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: Advertising & Public Relations
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for photographer roles across The MISSION Group'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 Advertising & Public Relations.
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 £38,000 - £27,200 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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