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HERTEX FABRICS is a leading supplier of high-quality fabrics, rugs, wallpaper and homeware for both the local and international market. What started in 1987 as a humble Cape Town showroom and has since grown into 19 showrooms nationwide, with more on the way. At Hertex we are a family run business that focuses on achieving excellence in everything we do. As a team, we encourage and support each other and are committed to the success of our customers and the business. At Hertex everyday counts. We communicate with honesty and respect and work relentlessly, with passion and energy.  

Hertex is seeking a technically skilled and detail-driven Product Photographer to capture our collections in-studio for use across our digital and print platforms.

The position is full time, on-site.

The successful candidate will report to the Senior Photographer & Stylist and will be based at our head office in Stikland, Bellville.

Purpose of the Role:

The Product Photographer will be responsible for capturing clean, consistent, and high-quality studio images of our collections. The focus of this role is precision — creating technically sound, colour-accurate product photography that reflects the craftsmanship and design integrity of the Hertex and HAUS brands - to ensure each piece is photographed true to form and ready for deep etching and web display. No styled shoots, just clean, consistent, beautiful images that reflect our design ethos.

Key Responsibilities:

• Photograph all product in a controlled studio environment to brand and technical standards.
• Set up and manage lighting, camera equipment, and backdrops for accurate, consistent results.
• Capture images that faithfully represent texture, finish, and form.
• Process and prepare images for background removal and online use.
• Work closely with the digital assets manager, product teams to ensure all assets meet brand guidelines.
• Maintain an efficient image library and ensure all files are correctly named and archived.
• Take responsibility for studio setup, maintenance, and equipment care.

Skills & Experience required:

• National senior certificate
• Relevant tertiary qualification (advantageous).
• Proven experience as a studio-based product photographer, ideally within the furniture, interiors, or design industry.
• Strong technical understanding of studio lighting, camera operation, and colour management.
• Proficiency in Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop (RAW processing, retouching, and file preparation).
• Exceptional attention to detail and a strong sense of consistency.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work efficiently to meet production timelines.

Advantageous:

• Experience with 360° or multi-angle product photography.
• Familiarity with digital asset management systems and colour calibration tools.
• An understanding of e-commerce image standards and workflows.

We offer a market related salary with company benefits.