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Job Profile

The role of the Photography Sample Assistant is a vital part of the Photography team at Seasalt Cornwall. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for managing the photography sample set and associated administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the photography sample set, ensuring all products are labelled, kept tidy, and in launch order on the rail.
• Track borrowed samples and liaise with other departments when needing to borrow from their set.
• Help unpack and log new season samples and store on rails.
• Rack up products for photoshoots, with a focus on model shoots.
• Collate samples and source missing samples from other departments' sets where needed.
• Use the product system to log new samples and check sample comments, ensuring only correct samples are being photographed.
• Ensure all team members are aware of any relevant changes.
• Group products into outfits for photoshoots using shot sheets provided.
• Steam garments in advance of shoots.
• Attend location shoots as a runner, help the stylist dress the models, and keep the sample set organized while on the shoot.
• Get stuck in and lend a hand where needed.
• Drive the location van on shoots.
• Help ensure the studio environment is kept clear and tidy before and after photoshoots.
• Help pack up samples to return to the warehouse at the end of the season.
• Follow correct procedures for transfer orders and ensure all items are accounted for.
• Assist the Stylist in booking product meetings to run through approved samples and sample issues.
• Have an overarching knowledge of all samples and any potential issues.
• Assist the Photography department with answering calls, filing, and general administration as and when required.
• Adhere to the Photoshoot Critical Path at all times.
• Ensure daily queries and emails are answered efficiently.
• Establish and maintain close relations with all other departments.

Requirements

• Strong administrative skills, including an excellent attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and precision.
• Ability to work at pace and adapt to changes quickly.
• Hardworking, proactive, and able to use your own initiative and think on your feet.
• Team player who is happy to roll up their sleeves when needed.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office suite, especially Excel.
• Experience of managing others to deadlines.
• Confidence to engage with colleagues across the business and follow up as needed.

Why We're a Great Place to Work

At Seasalt Cornwall, we believe in creating a positive environment where our differences are respected and each of us feels valued for our contribution. We offer a range of benefits that are designed to enhance your career and wellbeing, including:

• Salary: £18,720
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Generous Seasalt discount
• Employer Contributory pension
• Seasalt Lifestyle - exclusive employee discounts and offers
• Life assurance
• Long service enhanced benefits
• Mindfulness sessions
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Remote medical support
• Partnerships with local wellbeing centres
• Discounted gym memberships
• 1 paid volunteering day per year
• Free Eye Test Vouchers

Our Values

We believe in treating people fairly and creating a positive environment where everyone feels valued and respected. We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from all qualified candidates, regardless of their background or circumstances.