Studio Assistant

HM PHOTOGRAPHY is a London-based creative studio specialising in commercial photography, interactive images, video production, web development services and studio hire.

We specialise in fashion and product photography for eCommerce and advertising.

We have a Student Placement vacancy for a Photography Studio & Marketing Assistant with experience in studio/venue space hire and the commercial photography/creative industry.

Responsibilities

• Telephone or meeting consultations with prospective and existing clients.
• Upsell services and conduct rate negotiations with prospective and existing clients.
• Update pre‑shoot or requirements form with client details and specifications.
• Set up and take down of studio/lighting setup.
• General studio upkeep and tidy up.
• Ad‑hoc tasks around our studios and location spaces.
• Email and phone enquiries screening and delegation.
• Assist with studio hire and event space bookings.
• Assist on photographic shoots.
• Reconcile payments and confirm invoice payments with senior management.
• Social media management.
• Create and send client quotes/proposals and invoices.

Other Duties

• Collaborate with the creative director to produce marketing material including print, web and video content.
• Assist with sales reports and accounts preparation.
• Attend trade shows and networking events.
• Content writing (blog, web content and business literature).
• Assist with operations and business management tasks.

Job Requirements

• Experience in photography.
• Some work experience in a sales and customer service role.
• Some experience working for studio hire or space hire.
• Passion for providing the highest level of customer service to new and existing clients.
• Detail‑oriented, diligent and very well organised.
• Comfortable working with numbers.
• Professional demeanour with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload, multi‑task using effective time‑management skills.
• Comfortable using MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability to change in a fast‑paced work environment.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to meet deadlines.
• Ability to take initiative and work calmly under pressure.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts on weekends and evenings as required to oversee bookings.

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