Chanel Photographer / Machine Operator (Freelance)
- Location
- Employment
- Contract
- Seniority
- Mid-Level
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Apr 2, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is an independent, Paris-born luxury maison renowned for haute couture, prêt-à-porter, leather goods and beauty. As an employer, Chanel combines exacting artisanal standards with contemporary creative direction, operating in a highly collaborative studio environment that supports cross-disciplinary teams across photography, design and production.
Chanel — Photographer / Machine Operator (freelance) in Vemars, France. Seeking a studio photographer experienced in fashion shoots and digital capture.
Role & Responsibilities
- Execute fashion and product photography shoots in studio and on location, delivering imagery that meets Chanel's aesthetic and technical standards.
- Operate photographic equipment and associated production machines (digital capture systems, tethering rigs, studio lighting) and ensure optimal camera settings, exposure and color fidelity.
- Prepare sets and technical kit, manage file capture, ingest and initial QC, and deliver organized assets according to naming conventions and deadlines.
- Collaborate closely with art directors, stylists, retouchers and production teams to translate creative briefs into finished images.
- Perform on-set troubleshooting, basic equipment maintenance and ensure strict adherence to safety and studio protocols.
Qualifications
- Professional portfolio demonstrating fashion, beauty or product photography with strong technical control of lighting and composition.
- Proven experience operating studio capture workflows and digital asset management in high-volume shoots.
- Ability to interpret art direction and deliver consistent visual outcomes under tight schedules.
- Legal eligibility to work as a freelance contractor in France and availability to work on-site in Vemars.
Skills
Experience
Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in studio or commercial fashion/product photography, with demonstrable experience managing digital capture workflows and collaborating with creative production teams.
Education
Vocational training in photography, visual arts or equivalent professional experience.
Workplace
This position is based in Vemars, Île-de-France, France, within easy reach of Paris.
Culture
Chanel cultivates a culture of creative excellence and meticulous craftsmanship, where aesthetic rigour and attention to detail are paramount. The studio environment is collaborative and fast-paced, rewarding technical mastery and an intuitive understanding of the maison's visual identity.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
The luxury industry is characterised by a diverse and nuanced nomenclature. Esteemed houses frequently employ proprietary terminology, and even within a single organisation like Chanel, titles may vary across global markets to reflect local conventions. To ensure absolute clarity, Cerulean assigns a standardised, industry-coherent canonical title to every listing. However, it is worth noting that this role is functionally synonymous with «Studio Photographer (Freelance)», «Fashion Photographer — Freelance», «Digital Capture Operator», «Product Photographer — Contract», and other variations. Our sophisticated search architecture anticipates these variations, ensuring that inquiries using related terms will seamlessly yield the exact roles you desire.