Photo Representative – Full Time (Paris)

Slate Studios; Paris; Sur place; EUR 50 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A creative production company in Paris is seeking a Photo Representative to build and lead their artist representation division. The role involves managing relationships with brands and agencies, securing campaigns, onboarding new talent, and driving negotiations. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in talent management, strong connections in luxury fashion, and is bilingual in French and English. This position offers a competitive salary plus performance-based commission.

Prestations

Ground-floor opportunity

Competitive salary

Performance-based commission

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years as a Photo Rep or in senior talent management.
• Proven relationships in luxury beauty and fashion editorial.
• Demonstrated success in booking creative talent.

Responsabilités

• Manage relationships with brands and creative agencies.
• Secure campaigns for artists and represent their interests.
• Onboard new talent aligned with the company's vision.

Connaissances

Photo Representation

Relationship Management

Negotiation

Bilingual (French & English)

Creative Direction

Description du poste

Photo Representative Full Time (Paris)

Build & Lead Our Artist Representation Division

Company Overview

We are a creative production company operating at the intersection of fashion, beauty, luxury, lifestyle and culture. Originally founded in New York we are expanding our footprint in Europe and establishing a dedicated presence in Paris, one of the world’s most influential creative capitals.

Position Overview

You are plugged into Paris’ creative ecosystem from maisons and agencies to stylists, magazines and producers. You have a track record of representing talent, securing meaningful creative work and nurturing long‑term industry relationships.

This role blends business development, talent strategy and industry influence. You will help define the roster position artists for growth and build this division from the ground up.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and manage relationships with brands, maisons, creative agencies, production companies, editorial teams and casting/creative directors.
• Represent and champion our artists, securing campaigns, editorial features, luxury content, digital initiatives and motion projects.
• Identify, assess and onboard new talent aligned with our aesthetic vision and growth strategy.
• Drive pricing negotiations and deal structures to support long‑term artist and company success.
• Proactively circulate portfolios, newsletters, decks and artist updates to key clients.
• Manage artist schedules, booking holds and communication pipelines.
• Provide career guidance: positioning, brand alignment, portfolio strategy and market expansion.
• Partner with production and post‑production teams to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Maintain CRM tracking, sales pipeline updates and relationship notes.
• Attend industry events, fashion weeks, exhibitions, dinners and key cultural touchpoints in Paris and Europe.

Requirements

• 35 years as a Photo Rep / Agent or senior talent‑management role within a creative editorial or production environment.
• Proven relationships across luxury beauty, fashion editorial and agency networks particularly in Paris (European connections a plus).
• Demonstrated success booking creative talent and growing revenue.
• Experience building or scaling an artist roster.
• Deep understanding of visual culture, luxury standards, creative direction and brand needs.
• Confident negotiator and strong communicator.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive able to build systems, relationships and processes from the ground up.
• Highly organized and detail‑focused.
• Based in Paris with regular in‑person industry presence.
• French & English bilingual preferred.

What We Offer

• Ground‑floor opportunity to shape and lead our Paris representation division.
• Competitive salary performance‑based commission structure.
• Access to established production and creative infrastructure.
• Ability to build and curate a roster that reflects the future of image‑making.
• A progressive, ambitious and collaborative culture.

If you are a connector, a builder and a champion for creative excellence and you’re excited to establish and lead a new artist representation arm in Paris we want to hear from you.

Required Experience:

Senior IC

Employment Type: Contract

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1