Studio Assistant

Liberty.; Swadlincote; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Liberty Swadlincote is seeking a Studio Assistant to support the photography studio for the Liberty London website. You will work with the inhouse team, the head office and our warehouse to deliver assets across all categories in a fast‑paced retail environment.

The role focuses on stock flow, preparing shoots, keeping stakeholders informed and maintaining an efficient studio space. The ideal candidate is proactive, well‑organised, and comfortable using Microsoft Office to track assets and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and build cross‑department relationships.
• Capacity to multitask, prioritise, and stay organised under pressure.
• Proactive, can‑do attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of stock in and out of the studio, logging and returning items to the warehouse promptly.
• Assist photographers and stylists with organising, steaming, and prepping stock for shoots.
• Schedule shoots in line with content deadlines and business priorities.
• Keep stakeholders informed on studio progress and flag delays or issues early.
• Liaise with the warehouse team to keep stock records accurate and up to date.
• Maintain a clean, organised studio space and support the wider team with ad hoc tasks.
• Suggest improvements to studio workflows and stock handling and feed back to the Studio Manager.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Time management

Tools

Stock management system

Job description

Role Overview

We're looking for someone to join our team in Swadlincote as a Studio Assistant. In this role, you will support the smooth operation of the photography studio for the Liberty London website. Working with both the inhouse team, the head office and our warehouse you will play a key role in the delivery of assets across all categories. The role is highly collaborative, requiring strong organisational and communication skills, and is well suited to someone who is proactive, eager to learn, and adaptable in a fast-paced retail environment.

Role Overview

We're looking for someone to join our team in Swadlincote as a Studio Assistant. In this role, you will support the smooth operation of the photography studio for the Liberty London website. Working with both the inhouse team, the head office and our warehouse you will play a key role in the delivery of assets across all categories. The role is highly collaborative, requiring strong organisational and communication skills, and is well suited to someone who is proactive, eager to learn, and adaptable in a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of stock in and out of the studio, ensuring items are tracked, logged, and returned to the warehouse in a timely manner.
• Assist photographers and stylists with organising, steaming, and prepping stock ahead of and during shoots.
• Schedule shoots in line with content deadlines and business priorities, working with the wider studio and content teams.
• Keep internal and external teams and stakeholders informed on studio progress, flagging delays or issues proactively.
• Liaise with the warehouse team to keep the stock file accurate and up to date, resolving discrepancies quickly.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient studio space, supporting the wider team with ad hoc tasks as needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve studio workflows and stock‑handling processes, feeding suggestions back to the Studio Manager.

Essential

About You

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work well within a team and build relationships across departments
• Ability to multitask, prioritise, and stay organised under time pressure
• A proactive, can‑do attitude with a willingness to learn
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment

Desirable

• Previous experience in a studio, retail, fashion, or eCommerce environment
• Experience using stock management or inventory systems
• An interest in photography, styling, or content production
• Familiarity with product lifecycle within a retail/eCommerce setting

Liberty is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and opposes all forms of unlawful discrimination. We are committed to creating an environment where people from all backgrounds can thrive – bringing their unique perspectives, skills, and experience to everything we do.

We are dedicated to eliminating both conscious and unconscious bias from our practices. Our approach is grounded in respect, fairness, and consistency, ensuring that no one is treated less favourably based on gender, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion or belief, or any other protected characteristic.