Photo Studio Job Description
Photo studio
provides administrative support to core teams within the studio (styling, photography, retouching and senior management).
Photo Studio Duties & Responsibilities
To write an effective photo studio job description, begin by listing detailed duties, responsibilities and expectations. We have included photo studio job description templates that you can modify and use.
Sample responsibilities for this position include:
An updated version of your resume
Tell us why Free People is your favorite Brand
What are three places the Free People customer would go for inspiration (other than our stores) and why?
An inspiration board, (8.5 x 11 pdf) that demonstrates your understanding of your chosen brand
RESUME, COVER LETTER, AND INSPIRATION BOARD SHOULD ALL BE SUBMITTED IN ONE PDF
Plans all photo shoots
Direct creation of backgrounds and props when needed (painting, set dressing)
Oversight of daily studio operations with stellar customer service
Heavy sales, marketing and networking/outreach component
Manage all communications (phone, email, voicemail)
Photo Studio Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Photo Studio
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Education for Photo Studio
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the photo studio job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Photography, Arts, Marketing, Graduate, Design, Art, Graphic Design, Associates, Business, Communication
Skills for Photo Studio
Desired skills for photo studio include:
Color quality
Composition
Digital photography
Photography styling practices and photography studio operations
Aesthetics
Art
Commercial studio workflow
Decorating
Grocery
Microsoft Office
Desired experience for photo studio includes:
Expertly manage calendars and views them as a key communication tool
Respond promptly to client inquiries and manage ongoing relationships
Manage interns, freelance staff and vendors
Responsible for all client invoicing, payment processing, accounts payable/accounts receivable and expense monitoring
Manage e-blasts/newsletters, website upkeep, social media, and frequent promotional design pieces both digital and printed
Remain current in industry best practices, trends, competitor offerings and pricing
Photo Studio Examples
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Photo Studio Job Description
Job Description Example
Our growing company is looking for a photo studio. 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 studio
- Must have full body rotation and mobility (i.e., bending, stooping, twisting and reaching)
- Ensure that all needed assets are identified to successfully meet daily and weekly shoot deadlines
- Support multiple specific departmental areas in all of the sample related needs
- This position acts as a liaison between the in-house studio, e-commerce and wholesale teams
- Work closely with the E-commerce and Wholesale buyers to track all samples for photo shoots Support in sample collection, tagging, maintenance & tracking·
- Ensure multi-departmental shot lists are accurate & up-to-date prior to shoots Coordinate and track all photography samples from assistant buyers and wholesale vendors
- Facilitate samples from photography to wholesale vendors
- Organize and maintain sample closets and sample log to identify any missing samples locate any sample at any one time
- Work with all divisions
- Support copywriter to work with individual samples as they write product copy by pulling the necessary samples and product drawings
Qualifications for photo studio
- Strong delegation and management skills are critical!
- Excellent in Mac environment, MS Office and social media
- 3 years professional experience (within a studio, production company, or creative office environment preferred) as a studio manager, project manager or producer (or ability to demonstrate transferable skills)
- Must be able to provide a long-term commitment
- Maintain set elements
- Carpentry and general building and mechanical knowledge and experience
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a photo studio. 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 studio
- Assist in pulling product for merchant meetings and photo studio as needed
- Maintain crew shoot schedules and studio calendar
- Prepare Independent Contractor paperwork for all new studio crew members
- Build and distribute layout books and shot lists for crews
- Reserve and confirm accommodations for crews and visiting talent
- Manage, update, and organize inventory in copy room, supply room, and kitchen
- Manage vendors that we work with regularly to ensure we are providing quality & efficient services
- Assist with schedule coordination for interviews and meetings
- Book conference room space and lodging for offsite events
- Own the conference room scheduling, master the office A/V equipment and help prep for meetings
Qualifications for photo studio
- Passion for photography, the arts, and the creative fields as well working knowledge of the industry
- Diplomatic attitude and ability to negotiate
- Confident, good sense of humor, outgoing personality
- Set elements include mobile walls up to 8’x8’
- Repair and maintain set pieces through painting, spackling, patching
- Assist with rigging of overhead items (chandeliers, lanterns)
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Job Description Example
Our company is hiring for a photo studio. 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 studio
- Plan and monitor staging at studio with Studio Manager/Art Buyer
- Oversee and coordinate distribution of props and set supplies with Studio Manger/Art Buyer and Sample Room
- Responsible for keeping track of all paperwork in relation to the shoot and delegating all notes and paperwork with detailed merchandise information, prop adds, to photo crew accordingly
- Works with Producer and location representative to follow regulations in reference to house rules, recycling, blocking fire ways
- Photograph items received to the studio
- Assist Photographers with in-house production
- Process shoot requests and coordinate shoot scheduling and freelance talent bookings
- Coordinate creative direction between creative departments & freelance talent
- Track, organize and distribute props and product for photo shoots
- Prepare sets for upcoming shoots
Qualifications for photo studio
- 4 Year College Degree preferred and minimum 5 years experience in marketing related position
- Bachelors or Associate of Arts degree preferred
- Producer’s brain, knows how/when to ask tough questions, expertly anticipates, navigates grey areas and extreme love for problem solving
- Move large furniture, rugs, beds, onto and off set
- At least 3+ years experience working in a photo department
- Past lifestyle and on-figure retouching experience is a plus
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Job Description Example
Our innovative and growing company is looking for a photo studio. 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 studio
- Assist with ordering studio supplies and general maintenance
- Provide supervision and production support of ongoing photo shoots
- Collaborate with staff and freelance crews to ensure successful shoots
- Conduct costs analysis and project assessments
- Performs additional duties and errands as assigned by the photography team
- Drives a 16-18 foot truck (requires no special license)
- Support the business by supporting operation teams in large scale photo studio
- Set department vision and strategies to support Company goals
- Assist the Photographer on set, both technically and organizationally
- Support the Studio Producer by efficiently executing the shot list
Qualifications for photo studio
- Must have a vast understanding of Photo gear and software experience in set lighting is preferred
- Must be proficient in Adobe Photoshop – with design experience
- Expert-level proficiency with the industry-standard software tools
- Expert-level proficiency with DSLR functionality (both still and video) all standard studio lighting techniques and traditional grip practice
- Demonstrated leadership and success with planning and executing photography projects for ecommerce, digital, retail and misc
- Scout and research new, brand right talent with a focus on models, hair and makeup artists, editorial and flats stylists, and inform team of new opportunities
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Job Description Example
Our company is growing rapidly and is searching for experienced candidates for the position of photo studio. 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 studio
- Keep samples, props and tools organized
- Support the warehouse team in maintaining a complete, easy-to-access, sample inventory
- Exercise your DIY skills to modify, rig and reconfigure samples
- Work with the diverse teams to deliver quality assets on time
- Install, assemble, and set up unique and rare products new products in studio
- Enable and Oversee Reliable Best-In-Class Global Photo Studio Production and Retouching Operation
- Build out a new Studio operation in a new location with the right equipment to support the business
- Establish and maintain key relationships with talent and external partners to ensure the team stays on top of industry trends and best in class talent and technologies
- Manage and inspire the team of full-time and freelance producers, digital technicians and re-touchers to be fully engaged motivated, and committed to performing at their highest potentials
- Continually QA and asses the site and product grids to ensure product shots and videos are consistent in terms of quality, scale and specification
Qualifications for photo studio
- Create and maintain a pool of talent
- Build excellent relationships with agents -Negotiate rates for talent
- Minimum 3 years in a studio, agency, or production environment
- Existing relationships with modeling and talent agencies
- Display a sense of urgency and ability to anticipate what’s next
- Experience working in a faced paced environment