Photo Assistant Job Description
Photo assistant
provides post production work for still photography utilizing Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
Photo Assistant Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective photo assistant job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included photo assistant job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Setting up studio/location lighting for various styles of photo shoots – (SNL Bumper shoots for hosts, bands, photography for SNL sketches)
Assist photographer with lighting and composition, styling, and props
Manage photo equipment inventory and maintenance
Generate photographic content for various Education and Children's Media projects as assigned by Managing Photo Editor
Transmit high res files of selected images to Art and Production departments according to schedule
Gathers and enters all caption and credit information into FileMaker Pro
Rights-free MediaGrid project
Completing creative, thoughtful photo research to illustrate stories for print
Assisting with still photo shoots
Handling messenger requests
Photo Assistant Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Education for Photo Assistant
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the photo assistant job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Collage Degree in Photography, Communication, Technical, Associates, Art, Education, Graphic Design, Fashion, Marketing, Visual Arts
Skills for Photo Assistant
Desired skills for photo assistant include:
Cameras
Adobe Photoshop and Capture One software
Commercial photo studio tools and equipment
Lighting
Adobe Photoshop
Equipment
Current photography equipment
Hand and power tools
Indesign
Principles
Desired experience for photo assistant includes:
Fashion retail and E-Commerce experience preferred
Must have clear understanding of proper image formatting, editing, and enhancing techniques
Must have a keen eye for fashion/model photography still life product photography
1+ years professional experience in a photo department (consumer magazine preferred)
A bachelor’s degree, preferably within photography or visual arts, from an accredited college or university
Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments under tight deadlines
Photo Assistant Examples
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Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a photo assistant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for photo assistant
- Processing images for department usage and ordering high-resolution files
- Sending out PDF/ issues to photographers and agents and models
- At least one year of experience at a major consumer magazine or similar website is required
- Research and book travel for photo, fashion and set teams
- Produce photo shoots
- Assist with image editing
- Assist with contract management and budget management
- Assist with production during issue close
- Prepare images for digital use
- Assist in all aspects of regularly scheduled castings to scout models for web and location shoots
Qualifications for photo assistant
- Minimum 2 years of experience in digital photo work in style, beauty, and/or culture categories
- At least 1 year of editorial experience
- The ideal candidate is excited about fine art, photography and fashion
- Works well under pressure and ability to handle tight deadlines
- Produce still life / digital studio process and workflow
- He/she will send contracts out to photographers and must ensure that their invoices and expenses are paid in a timely fashion
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Our company is growing rapidly and is looking for a photo assistant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for photo assistant
- Work regularly on set as an assistant, set up and take down equipment, position lighting, and move products, under the direction of the photographer
- Tech and assist on set with lighting, camera and equipment
- Set up and break down studio, as needed before and after each shoot including setting up equipment, sets and lighting and cleaning
- Stay on the pulse of and consistently upgrade knowledge of new cameras, equipment, technology, best practices and industry trends
- Manage the gear room by tracking and maintaining studio photo equipment
- Work closely with the Photo Director
- Compile and edit stock agency photo research, pulling strong compelling imagery for various clients
- Utilize Photoshop to retouch imagery for presentations and final creative
- Edit videos for client pitches, as needed
- Ocassionaly particpate in photo and video shooting
Qualifications for photo assistant
- Knowledge of photography practices, color, composition
- Intimate knowledge of the social media space
- Ability to style products and clothing a plus
- He/she needs to have photo research & production experience
- Process invoices for all photo department vendors
- 6 months’ experience with photography and/or has completed internships in photography editing related roles
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a photo assistant. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for photo assistant
- Update and upload photo images
- Research photo archives
- Update website photos
- Prep clothing, bedding and other merchandise which includes steaming, ironing, Organize samples based on shots, load racks with prepped samples and return it to merchandise coordinator
- Set building and assembly skills
- Compile and edit photos researched from photo agencies, movie studios, TV networks, and music labels, pulling compelling imagery and negotiating usage fees and rights
- Help generate creative ways to shoot talent
- Assist photo shoot production including booking crews, compiling estimates, and call sheets
- Develop relationships with photo agencies, industry publicists, and shoot production reps
- Enter photo credits and captions
Qualifications for photo assistant
- Some travel required to shoot locations
- Ability to consider content as it translates to the Web and social media
- Knowledge and experience with MAC OS, Lightroom experience is a plus
- Sense of urgency in completing work while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness of work
- Must display strong attention to detail
- Experience working in a commercial photography studio preferred
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a photo assistant. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for photo assistant
- Bringing samples to and from photography sets
- Bringing large furniture, set pieces and props to and from photography set
- Unpacking and building all samples, set pieces and props
- Pulling and re-inventorying samples as needed
- Updating and managing the Samples Operations SMS
- Assisting for Creative team on offsite location shoots when necessary
- Proficiency in return functions in AX, FedEx/UPS Label Manager
- Assisting the Shipping Team when not needed on set
- Assisting the Receiving/Inventory Team when not needed on set
- Assisting along with the other members of the Samples Operations with any manual labor needs of the New York Office
Qualifications for photo assistant
- Bachelor’s degree in photo/video or related field and five years of photography, video production, and/or media support experience, OR an equivalent combination of experience, education and training
- Experience in Adobe Creative Cloud programs including Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects preferred
- Previous experience working with customers on a one on one basis
- Solid understanding of computer applications (Windows, Excel, Word, Email, Internet & Photoshop)
- Good design sense to help create promotional emailers
- Review images and make adjustments, enhancing, cropping, color correcting, and masking
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Our innovative and growing company is looking to fill the role of photo assistant. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for photo assistant
- Collaborate closely with the Art Director to ensure the look and feel of photos are most effective for the project
- Manage process of delivering images to various departments
- May occasionally take photos when needed
- Assist the photo team throughout the photographic process as needed
- Assist in estimating and tracking production costs and timetables
- Assist in managing product inventory for photo shoots
- Assist in managing projects and prioritizing workload
- Set building and set assembly skills
- Provide day-to-day direction, supervision, coaching, and support for all photo assistants in the photo studio
- Monitor team member schedules and make work assignments, ensuring that work is prioritized appropriately and sets are staffed
Qualifications for photo assistant
- Professional photography and photo editing experience preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Digital Filmmaking, or related field preferred
- Strong editing skills (masking, clipping, skin correction, image cleanup)
- Understanding of photography processes and components
- Ability to manage multiple project components at a fast pace
- Work is generally sedentary in nature but may require walking or standing up to 10% of the time