Personal Assistant and Retoucher

Starting salary £26k/pa.
 
I’m an Architectural and Interiors Photographer shooting for mostly Luxury Brand Retail, Exhibition, Co-working and Design Industry clients. I need an Assistant to help me with the pre and post production of shoots, administration and promotion of my business, and support in pursuing new business opportunities and projects. The role is full time 9-6, 5 days a week but with some flexibility. 
 
You can see my work here www.editphoto.net
 
Requirements
 
  • Fluent in Adobe Photoshop, Capture One and/or Lightroom with a non-destructive workflow
  • Mac OS literate
  • Meticulous attention to detail coupled with precise time management skills
  • Strong colour correction / matching skills
  • Natural HDR techniques
  • Image manipulation / realistic comping of skies, TVs, lightbulbs, windows
  • Colour grading
 
Necessary Traits
 
  • Passionate about retouching and photography
  • Enthusiastic and hard working with a positive attitude towards the work
  • Highly organised, methodical, personable and able to show initiative
  • Continued energy to always improve
  • Flexible and accommodating with an ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Friendly, positive and collaborative with a can-do attitude
  • Down to earth (no egos please)
  • Punctual with integrity on time keeping.
The position is full time but flexible with a starting pay of £12.50/hour (£100/day, £500/wk, £2167/month or £26k/pa) invoiced monthly as a Freelancer or later on PAYE if preferred. Pay reviewed after 3 months when the candidate is up to speed and can demonstrate competence with all the tasks of the role.
 
The job would suit a graduate at BA Photography degree level or similar. The position will be office based in The De Beauvoir Block, De Beauvoir, Hackney, London N1. The role is primarily processing and retouching with occasional photography assisting, daily admin and personal assistant duties as outlined below. This job cannot be done remotely so please only apply if you are within Hackney or a short commute of N1.
 
The applicant must have a thorough knowledge of RAW image processing in Capture One or Lightroom, excellent Photoshop skills and a desire to learn more in order to become a high end retoucher. They should also be highly organised, methodical, personable and able to show initiative. An interest in Design, experience in Social Media content and writing Newsletters would be helpful but not essential to the application. Potential applicants will be interviewed and given an architectural image to process and retouch to demonstrate their skills and eye for colour and light. Please contact me for a selection of RAW files if interested in the role.
 
It’s a full time position but the applicant will benefit from flexible hours and there’s no limit on holiday provided it’s not taken leaving a project unfinished. There will be busy periods when you may have to do longer days but quieter periods where you can take a day or more off, or work a short day.  All I ask is that you have integrity about the number of hours you work and be committed during working hours, ie. No checking of phones or social media whilst working but during breaks is fine.
 
I also have a location house for photography and film shoots. The applicant would help with the running of it. The house and examples of the shoots that take place there can be found at www.edsshed.co.uk
 
The job is varied and interesting. It includes tasks in the areas listed below. I can talk you through all the tasks so you have a clear understanding of each. Training will be provided in all areas but established knowledge of software and processes will be expected.
 
PHOTOGRAPHIC PRODUCTION
Assisting on location.
RAW image processing
Retouching
Resizing and uploading
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Managing diary
Making appointments
Booking travel
Managing workflow
Replying to e-mails
Complete daily tasks
Edit manual for all tasks
 
MARKETING
Promoting business to potential clients.
Address book management
Website management (WordPress)
Producing and sending a Newsletter (Mailchimp template)
Posting new work on social media
 
ACCOUNTING
Book keeping (FreeAgent)
Invoicing
 
LOCATION MANAGEMENT
Managing diary
Corresponding with Location agents
Greeting Clients and house tour
Checking House at end of shoot
Publication searches
Updating web site with shoots
Managing Social Media
 
IMAGE LIBRARY SUBMISSIONS
Selecting images
Resizing images
Submitting images to library
Keywording and information
Scanning
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Occasionally collecting the kids from school or after school activities.
 
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
 
Ed ed@editphoto.net 07702 547 447
 

If interested in the role then please get in touch via email with a CV, samples of your work and a short explanation of why you’re interested in the role. Candidates who meet the requirements will be sent a link to sample RAW files to process and retouch then send back to me with layers included to demonstrate the work done.

 

 

 

 

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Starting salary £26k/pa.
 
I’m an Architectural and Interiors Photographer shooting for mostly Luxury Brand Retail, Exhibition, Co-working and Design Industry clients. I need an Assistant to help me with the pre and post production of shoots, administration and promotion of my business, and support in pursuing new business opportunities and projects. The role is full time 9-6, 5 days a week but with some flexibility. 
 
You can see my work here www.editphoto.net
 
Requirements
 
  • Fluent in Adobe Photoshop, Capture One and/or Lightroom with a non-destructive workflow
  • Mac OS literate
  • Meticulous attention to detail coupled with precise time management skills
  • Strong colour correction / matching skills
  • Natural HDR techniques
  • Image manipulation / realistic comping of skies, TVs, lightbulbs, windows
  • Colour grading
 
Necessary Traits
 
  • Passionate about retouching and photography
  • Enthusiastic and hard working with a positive attitude towards the work
  • Highly organised, methodical, personable and able to show initiative
  • Continued energy to always improve
  • Flexible and accommodating with an ability to remain calm under pressure
  • Friendly, positive and collaborative with a can-do attitude
  • Down to earth (no egos please)
  • Punctual with integrity on time keeping.
The position is full time but flexible with a starting pay of £12.50/hour (£100/day, £500/wk, £2167/month or £26k/pa) invoiced monthly as a Freelancer or later on PAYE if preferred. Pay reviewed after 3 months when the candidate is up to speed and can demonstrate competence with all the tasks of the role.
 
The job would suit a graduate at BA Photography degree level or similar. The position will be office based in The De Beauvoir Block, De Beauvoir, Hackney, London N1. The role is primarily processing and retouching with occasional photography assisting, daily admin and personal assistant duties as outlined below. This job cannot be done remotely so please only apply if you are within Hackney or a short commute of N1.
 
The applicant must have a thorough knowledge of RAW image processing in Capture One or Lightroom, excellent Photoshop skills and a desire to learn more in order to become a high end retoucher. They should also be highly organised, methodical, personable and able to show initiative. An interest in Design, experience in Social Media content and writing Newsletters would be helpful but not essential to the application. Potential applicants will be interviewed and given an architectural image to process and retouch to demonstrate their skills and eye for colour and light. Please contact me for a selection of RAW files if interested in the role.
 
It’s a full time position but the applicant will benefit from flexible hours and there’s no limit on holiday provided it’s not taken leaving a project unfinished. There will be busy periods when you may have to do longer days but quieter periods where you can take a day or more off, or work a short day.  All I ask is that you have integrity about the number of hours you work and be committed during working hours, ie. No checking of phones or social media whilst working but during breaks is fine.
 
I also have a location house for photography and film shoots. The applicant would help with the running of it. The house and examples of the shoots that take place there can be found at www.edsshed.co.uk
 
The job is varied and interesting. It includes tasks in the areas listed below. I can talk you through all the tasks so you have a clear understanding of each. Training will be provided in all areas but established knowledge of software and processes will be expected.
 
PHOTOGRAPHIC PRODUCTION
Assisting on location.
RAW image processing
Retouching
Resizing and uploading
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANT
Managing diary
Making appointments
Booking travel
Managing workflow
Replying to e-mails
Complete daily tasks
Edit manual for all tasks
 
MARKETING
Promoting business to potential clients.
Address book management
Website management (WordPress)
Producing and sending a Newsletter (Mailchimp template)
Posting new work on social media
 
ACCOUNTING
Book keeping (FreeAgent)
Invoicing
 
LOCATION MANAGEMENT
Managing diary
Corresponding with Location agents
Greeting Clients and house tour
Checking House at end of shoot
Publication searches
Updating web site with shoots
Managing Social Media
 
IMAGE LIBRARY SUBMISSIONS
Selecting images
Resizing images
Submitting images to library
Keywording and information
Scanning
 
PERSONAL ASSISTANCE
Occasionally collecting the kids from school or after school activities.
 
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions.
 
Ed ed@editphoto.net 07702 547 447
 

If interested in the role then please get in touch via email with a CV, samples of your work and a short explanation of why you’re interested in the role. Candidates who meet the requirements will be sent a link to sample RAW files to process and retouch then send back to me with layers included to demonstrate the work done.

 

 

 

 

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