Photography Assistant

ARL Recruitment Ltd; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Photography Assistant for a temporary position with a famous high-street retailer. The role involves supporting photography shoots, assisting with editing, and promoting visual content on social media. Ideal for a passionate individual eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, with a salary of £14.28 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience or studies in photography or a creative field are essential.
• Confident with photo-editing software and organized in approach.
• Strong team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the photographer with set-up, lighting, and styling.
• Help create perfect shots through positioning and props.
• Engage in social media to promote visual content.
• Edit and retouch images to professional standards.

Skills

Photography skills

Photo editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom)

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Creative thinking

Education

Previous experience or studies in photography or a creative field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Lightroom

Job description

Photography Assistant High Street & Online Retail Giant

Our client is one of the UK's most iconic high-street names and a leading online retailer, with over 700 stores worldwide. This is a fantastic opportunity to work behind the scenes with a British multinational brand renowned for style, quality and innovation.

You'll be at the heart of the creative process, supporting photoshoots that bring home products to life, both in the studio and on location. This role is ideal for someone with a passion for photography who seeks hands‑on experience within a fast‑paced, creative environment, learning from some of the best photographers in the field.

What you'll be doing:

• Assisting the photographer with set‑up, lighting and styling for studio and location shoots
• Helping to create the perfect shot through positioning, props and equipment support
• Taking an active role in social media, sharing and promoting visual content to a wide audience
• Editing and retouching images using industry‑standard software to professional standards

What are we looking for:

• Previous experience or studies in photography or a creative field
• Confident with photo‑editing software (Adobe Photoshop, Lightroom or similar)
• Organised, detail‑focused and able to think creatively on the spot
• A strong team player with excellent communication skills
• A driving licence and own transport would be an advantage (on‑site parking provided)

The details:

• Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 5.00 pm
• Temporary contract
• £14.28 per hour

This is a brilliant chance to gain valuable experience with one of the UK’s most respected retail brands, expand your portfolio and work on projects seen by thousands of customers every day.