Photo Studio Assistant

Weylandts Furniture Cape Town (Pty) Ltd; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading furniture retailer in Cape Town is seeking an on-site support assistant for photographers. This role involves providing photographic assistance, sourcing products for shoots, and ensuring the safe return of equipment. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience in a creative or photographic environment and be willing to work overtime when necessary. Attention to detail and the ability to work in fast-paced situations are essential. Join a dynamic team and contribute to exciting photography projects.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year experience in a creative/photographic environment.
• Must be willing to work overtime if required.

Responsibilities

• Provide photographic assistance on all shoots.
• Ensure all products are returned safely and correctly.
• Photograph products when needed or when the photographer is unavailable.

Skills

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Excellent communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Minimum Grade 12

Job description

About us:

From our humble beginnings in 1964 as a traditional furniture store in Windhoek, Namibia, Weylandts has grown into South Africa’s leading furniture and homeware retailer with 9 stores nationwide. Chris Weylandts inherited his father’s eye for extraordinary furniture and an appreciation for good living in its broadest sense. Under his leadership, the brand evolved into one that is synonymous with bold, confident aesthetics and timeless taste. At the heart of Weylandts’ vision is a unique fusion of clean, contemporary design with the soul of natural material.

Role overview:

This position is responsible for on-site support and assistance to the Photographers at all locations, including but not limited to Weylandts stores, Epping Studio and other ad-hoc locations.

Key responsibilities:

• Photographic assistance on all shoots, at all locations – varying from Weylandts stores, Epping Studio and other ad-hoc locations.
• Handy-man assistance on shoots, i.e. Technical, electrical, logistic.
• Sourcing of all the correct product, whether in Weylandts stores, or at DC, for the shoots. As well as the correct return thereof.
• Responsibility of ensuring that all Weylandts products are returned correctly labelled/neatly positioned/safely packaged after shoots
• Assembly and disassembly of all the correct product required for shoots, whether in Weylandts stores, or at DC.
• Responsibility of ensuring that all shooting spaces (Epping Studio or in store) are restored to normal after the shoots, according to instruction of photographer, visual merchandiser or whomever responsible for the shooting space – and that the space is checked before shoot is completed, or before moving to another shooting area.
• Responsibility of the safe-keeping of all product and camera equipment during shoots (to the best of ability).
• Photograph product when the photographer is unavailable or as needed when workload is high
• Ability to work with other casuals; stylists; other photographers; Store and DC staff.

What you bring:

• Minimum Grade 12
• At least 1 years’ experience in a creative / photographic environment
• Must be willing to work overtime, if required.

Competencies and behaviours for success:

• Must pay close attention to detail.
• Must be able to work under stressful and fast-paced work situations and environments.
• Ability to work as a team when required.
• Stress tolerance and resilience
• Performance driven
• Planning and organizing
• Teamwork and ability to function independently
• Excellent communication skills
• Adaptability
• Honesty, integrity and respect
• Positive, enthusiastic attitude
• Able to work independently and use initiative
• Ability to co-operate and thrive within an independent and team environment