Photography Production Assistant Manager - 12 month contract

At Seasalt we live and breathe our product and are proud of the exceptional quality and level of care we take in design and sourcing, to deliver beautiful garments which are loved by our customers. Based on the Cornish coast, we’re a multi-channel lifestyle brand with over 70 shops across the UK & Ireland, over 400 wholesale stocklists, a growing online business, and an expanding list of Strategic Partners.

Working within the Photography team and reporting to the Senior Photography & Video Manager, you will be the glue that pulls everything together on set, ensuring the shoot day runs smoothly. Maintaining professionalism in high pressure situations, you’ll be exceptionally organised, supporting with the planning and preparation of shoots, managing the image library and assisting in general duties within the photography studio.

This is a wonderful opportunity for a hardworking, focussed and driven individual with a passion for photography and production, who thrives in a fast-paced studio environment.

Please note that this is a 12-month fixed term maternity cover contract, on a part time (30 hour) basis, based locally at our Head Office in Falmouth, Cornwall.

Please include your portfolio or examples of work with your CV and application information, relevant to our brand. If you aren’t able to upload your portfolio, once your application is submitted online, please send through to careers@seasaltcornwall.co.uk

You’ll help us by:

• Assisting in the development of pre-season prep work – researching locations, working out logistics and assisting teams to find creative reference images for presentations and mood boards
• Liaising with and establishing relationships with model agencies to create bespoke model packages, booking models and freelancers ahead of shoots
• Overseeing purchase of food, booking travel, transfers and accommodation for the team, and organising the sourcing of props, creation and building of backdrops and sets on shoots
• Updating and managing the photoshoot checklist and creating a carefully planned schedule, ensuring the team has call sheets and brief sheets ahead of the shoot.
• Assisting the team during studio and location shoots where needed (from photographer to stylist) ensuring the team are looked after and have everything they need.
• Overseeing the making of purchase orders for photography and video invoices
• Using Capture One to make image selects, ensuring all selects are of a high standard and meet the style guide.

The skills you’ll be sharing with the team:

With a strong attention to detail, you’ll have an interest in fashion and photography, with a degree in photography or a similar degree or qualification.

Being collaborative with a strong team work ethic, you’ll be proactive and use your initiative to think on your feet.

You’ll have excellent communication and organisational skills, as well as being flexible and adaptable to the changing requirements of the shoot.

Why we hope you’ll love working with us:

The success of Seasalt is down to the skill and hard work of our team. We don't just want to attract the best and brightest people to come and work with us, we want you to stay and grow with us.

From the moment your Seasalt journey begins, it's our pledge to support you by providing dedicated learning and development opportunities that will enhance your day-to-day working life and help you build your skills and knowledge.

As well as doing everything we can to boost your development professionally, we believe encouraging personal growth is just as important. So that you can fulfil your passion and purpose, not just at work but in life, we offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing:

• Salary of up to £28,080 dependant on experience (Band 2)
• 34 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Flexible benefits allowance
• Long service enhanced holiday allowance
• Generous 50% staff discount on all full priced items
• Employer Contributory Pension
• Retail trust partnership
• Life assurance programme
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Remote medical support partnership
• Paid volunteering opportunities

At Seasalt we believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. Treating people fairly is part of our values and at the core of our culture. As an inclusive employer, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of race, ethnicity, religion or belief, age, socioeconomic background, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibilities, marital status, nationality and disability including invisible disabilities and neurodiversity.

As part of our application process, you will be prompted to provide details of any reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process that you need. If there’s anything else you’d like to tell us which would help your application, please contact our Resourcing team at careers@seasaltcornwall.co.uk