Part-Time Studio Assistant (Kids & Pets) and Retail

KINU PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 19,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Studio Kinu in Singapore is seeking an energetic, friendly team member to support family photography sessions, engage children, and help care for pets. The role blends studio operations, client service, and content creation for social platforms.

You will assist photographers, greet clients, coordinate bookings, and help run pop-up events and retail activities. The ideal candidate loves people, is organised, reliable, and eager to gain hands-on experience across photography studios, events, and

Qualifications

• Commit to at least one weekend per week (4 weekdays + 1 weekend)
• Experience with young children
• Friendly, patient, confident with families
• Comfortable around animals, especially dogs
• Strong communication and people skills
• Organised and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Retail or pop-up experience is a bonus
• Familiar with social media apps, WhatsApp, and email
• Interest in photography studios, events and content

Responsibilities

• Engage and play with children to help them feel relaxed during photoshoots
• Support photographers by keeping children entertained and cooperative
• Create a welcoming environment for families
• Interact with pets during studio sessions when required
• Greet clients on arrival and provide friendly service
• Manage inquiries via WhatsApp, email, and Instagram; assist with bookings
• Support pop-up events and retail sales
• Prepare and reset the studio; organise props and equipment
• Ensure the studio is clean, safe, and presentable
• Capture behind-the-scenes photos/videos and assist with content for social

Skills

Customer service

People skills

Communication

Organisation

Retail experience

Social media

Content creation

Event support

WhatsApp

Instagram

Email

Tools

WhatsApp

Instagram

Email

Job description

Studio Kinu is a family photography studio that specializes in creating warm, memorable experiences for families.

We are looking for anenergetic, friendly, and reliable team memberwho enjoys working with children, is comfortable around pets, and can support both studio operations and content creation. This role is perfect for someone who loves people, thrives in a creative environment, and enjoys variety in their work, especially if you love engaging with kids and enjoy building relationships with people.

We also run a merchandise arm that participates in pop-ups and events, so some customer-facing retail experience will be an advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage and play with children of different ages to help them feel relaxed and comfortable during photoshoot.
• Support photographers by keeping children entertained and cooperative during session.
• Assist in creating a fun, calm, and welcoming environment for families.
• Interact with and help handle pets during studio sessions when required

Client Interaction & Customer Support

• Greet and assist clients upon arrival at the studio.
• Provide friendly and professional customer service before, during, and after sessions
• Respond to enquiries via WhatsApp, email, and Instagram
• Assist with booking coordination and basic client admin
• Support pop-up events, including setup, customer interaction, and retail sales

Studio Operations & Admin

• Prepare the studio before sessions and reset after shoots
• Organise and maintain props, outfits, and equipment
• Ensure the studio remains clean, safe, and presentable at all times
• Handle ad-hoc admin and operational tasks as needed

Content Creation & Social Media Support

• Capture behind-the-scenes photos and videos during shoots and events
• Assist with basic content creation for Instagram and other platforms
• Help organise media files and support content planning when needed
• Support pop-up and event content coverage

Requirements

• Able to commitat least one weekend per week (workdays will involve 4 weekday + 1 weekend)
• Enjoys interacting with children and has experience with young kids
• Friendly, patient, and confident in engaging families
• Comfortable around animals, especially dogs
• Strong communication and people skills
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable using social media apps, WhatsApp, and email
• Retail or pop-up experience is a bonus
• Work in a warm, creative, family-centric environment
• Be part of meaningful moments for families and children
• Gain hands-on experience in photography studios, events, retail, and content
• Flexible and dynamic role with room to grow

If you love working with children, animals, and people, and enjoy creating positive experiences, we would love to hear from you.