Studio Floor Assistant

Executive Mandate Specification

About the role:

We are looking for a Studio Floor Assistant to join our Photo Studio team as we move from our current studio in Hemel Hempstead to our new “Buzz” Studio in Leighton Buzzard. Initially you will work from our Hemel Studio then transition to the New “Buzz” Studio as it becomes fully operational (aim of September 2023). Working as a full-time Studio Floor Assistant in the Next Photography Studio, the right person will have a positive can-do attitude and will be helpful & willing to assist in all aspects of the Studio. Responsibilities include; transporting product/props to the set, providing assistance to the teams including set changes, set building and painting, maintaining cleanliness in the studios, looking after the in-house kit and visiting photographers, and sourcing and ordering props for shoots. You will also be required to support the studio in processes to ensure a successful end to end production - from studio set-ups, to digital workflow.

You will:

• Be responsible for the preparation and smooth running of the studio set,
• Picking and transporting products to set
• Picking and sourcing props and transporting to the sets
• Driving of the van to collect items for shoots.
• Providing assistance to the shoot teams during the day with kit, changing sets and general tasks
• Be responsible for housekeeping and ensuring the Studio sets are safe, clean and tidy working environment.
• Responsible for the safety of colleagues and yourself in the workplace.
• To report or deal with any hazards, incidents and accidents.
• Assist in Ad hoc duties as set out by the Studio Managers.

About you:

• Excellent team player
• Forward thinking, innovative & proactive in approach of all projects.
• Enthusiastic with strong motivational skills,
• Flexible attitude and willingness to work outside of set hours weekends and various locations
• Time Management and excellent punctuality
• Have some knowledge of the Next brand.
• Have experience in a similar role or environment with a genuine interest in photography.
• Be able to contribute and work effectively within a team environment.
• Be able to work well under pressure, have a flexible attitude and be responsive to change.
• Have a friendly, helpful and professional manner at all times.
• Have excellent interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with peers and senior management.
• Have excellent attention to detail.
• Have excellent organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Capture One, Google Suite and Adobe Photoshop.
• Have experience using Profoto lighting, Canon cameras.
• Mac Proficient

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From £23,152.00 per year

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Flexitime

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hemel Hempstead: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Statutory Executive Benefits & Governance

• Executive Health, Vision & Dental Coverage with Global Provider Options
• Corporate Pension Auto-Enrolment / 401(k) Retirement Plan with Fiduciary Matching
• Annual Discretionary Performance Incentive & Long-Term Equity Participation
• Executive Leave Allotment, Statutory Holidays & Dedicated Health Care Reserves
• US Department of Labor & E-Verify Work Authorization Sponsorship