Location: Battersea, London (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, Tuesday–Thursday)
Contract: Initial 3-month contract
Start Date: January 2027
We are looking for a creative and enthusiastic Junior Photo Creative to join a dynamic photography and creative team, supporting the development and delivery of high-quality visual content across digital platforms, music, entertainment and editorial storytelling.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong passion for photography, a keen creative eye and some experience in a photography, studio or production environment to develop their skills while working alongside experienced creative professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Contribute creative ideas and visual approaches for a variety of photography shoots, including portraits, artist campaigns, celebrity talent and live productions.
- Support shoot planning and production, including preparing shot lists, mood boards and tracking creative deliverables.
- Review image selections and identify the strongest shots for different stories, audiences and platforms.
- Prepare retouching briefs and review final images to ensure they meet creative expectations.
- Collaborate with photographers, producers, stylists, retouchers and internal creative stakeholders.
- Support production schedules, budgets and deliverables, flagging potential cost or timeline challenges.
- Help manage photography usage rights, licensing, clearances and talent releases.
- Adapt to changing production requirements while maintaining creative quality and attention to detail.
- Ensure visual content reflects an international and inclusive perspective.
Skills & Experience
- A genuine passion for photography, visual storytelling and creative direction.
- Some experience in a photography, creative or production environment. Internships, studio assistance and freelance experience are welcome.
- A strong creative eye with the ability to select images that best communicate a story.
- Basic understanding of photo retouching and the ability to communicate feedback clearly.
- Understanding of the photography production process, from initial brief through to final delivery.
- Good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills, with a professional approach when working with talent and creative teams.
- Ability to work flexibly, respond positively to feedback and adapt when production plans change.
- Basic understanding of production budgets, estimates and how creative decisions affect costs and timelines.
- A portfolio demonstrating creative thinking, photography knowledge and visual taste.
- Experience working with external photographers, creative agencies or production companies.
- Previous experience supporting shoots, location productions or live events.
- Familiarity with production estimates, budget tracking, licensing and production paperwork.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop, Lightroom and InDesign.
Junior Photo Creative employer: Russell Tobin
As a Senior Kotlin Engineer at our client, you will join a dynamic and inclusive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. Located in a vibrant area, the company offers comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverage, retirement savings plans, and unique perks like pet insurance and legal support, ensuring a rewarding work-life balance. With a commitment to equal opportunity and fair chance employment, this is an excellent place for talented individuals seeking meaningful and impactful careers.
