21 Photography Assistant Jobs in Illinois

Updated daily. Most recent posting: November 12, 2026.

VIDEOGRAPHER

Job Requisition ID: 56369Opening Date: 05/22/2026Closing Date: 06/08/2026Agency: Department of Central Management ServicesClass Title: PUBLIC INFO COORD - 36750Skill Option: NoneBilingual Option: NoneSalary: Anticipated Starting Salary (effective 7/1/2026) $6,135/monthly; Full Range $6,135-$8,790/mo...

Springfield, Illinois State of Illinois
State of Illinois is hiring: PHOTOGRAPHER in Springfield

properly in accordance with information security awareness policies and confidentiality guidelines.Requires ability to attend seminars, conferences, and trainings to stay current on methods, tools, ideologies, or other industry related topics relevant to the job duties.Requires the ability to set up...

Springfield, Illinois State of Illinois
Seasonal Retail Assistant Manager

Position: Seasonal Retail Assistant Manager - Flexible Schedule & Pay Seasonal Holiday Retail Assistant Manager - Northwoods Mall (IL)Job Category: ManagementRequisition Number: SEASO 029709Apply nowPosted : October 25, 2026Part-TimeRate : $17 USD per hourLocationsShowing 1 locationNorthwoods Mall (...

Rockford, Illinois Cherry Hill Programs, Inc
Graphic Design Art & Photography Student Employee, #1216

Supports photography and graphic design lab operations by supervising students, distributing and tracking equipment, troubleshooting equipment and software, and maintaining clean, orderly facilities. The role requires photography darkroom experience, basic studio lighting knowledge, and familiarity ...

Des Plaines, Illinois Oakton College
Seasonal Holiday Retail Assistant Manager - The Gallery At South DeKalb

About Us Cherry Hill Programs brings the magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. In partnership with retail locations, tourist attractions, and destinations across North America, Cherry Hill Programs contributes millions of holiday and souvenir experiences for children a...

Decatur, Illinois Cherry Hill Programs Inc
Part-Time Conservation Photography Assistant

The Conservation Center is seeking a detail-oriented Photography Assistant to support the documentation of artwork and cultural heritage objects throughout the conservation process. Working under the direction of the Director of Digital Media Production & IT, this position is responsible for capturi...

Chicago, Illinois The Chicago Conservation Center Inc
Seasonal Holiday Retail Assistant Manager- Market Place Shopping Center

About Us Cherry Hill Programs brings the magic to every experience by capturing moments that last a lifetime. Build valuable leadership experience developing skills in team leadership, staffing and scheduling, coaching, sales performance, problem-solving, and delivering exceptional guest experiences...

Champaign, Illinois Cherry Hill Programs Inc
Graphic Design Art & Photography Skokie Student Employee, #1215

The Student Lab Assistant will manage a photography and graphic design lab at Oakton College. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, assisting students and instructors with technical issues, and performing general lab upkeep....

Skokie, Illinois Oakton College
Photographer/Videographer Assistant

Schedule: Choose your own hours / Day shift / Monday to Friday - Shoot photos and video at our shop and on job sites while the crew works - A reference from a local business owner - You show up when you say you will You're paid per shoot day and you're free to take other work....

Wheaton, Illinois OneStop Pro Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
Director Of Photography Job in 'Everything Here Is Real'

Looking for talent who's interested in getting more feature film credits as a DP. Or, perhaps, you're a camera assistant hoping to DP a feature. This will be a skeleton crew (think early Duplass Brothers, Sean Baker, Joe Swanberg, etc.). The crew will likely be the DP, a second camera operator, soun...

Chicago, Illinois I'm Okay Productions
Photo Assistant

Steven Barston Photography is looking to add a reliable freelance photo assistant for commercial, advertising, portrait and editorial shoots in the Chicago area. Some photography or photo-assisting experience preferredComfortable handling and setting up cameras, lenses, stands, grip and lighting equ...

Chicago, Illinois Steven Barston Photography
Junior Photographer

WeatherTech Direct, LLC is seeking a well-qualified Junior Photographer to take photos, assist other photographers and coordinate shoots with teammates, cross-teams and outside entities as part of WeatherTech’s in-house photo studio. Photograph a wide range of subject matter for broad end uses acros...

Bolingbrook, Illinois WeatherTech®
Student-Marketing Communications-Photographer/Videographer

Wheaton College is seeking a student assistant to capture photography and videography for campus marketing and social media initiatives. The role involves assisting with shoots, editing digital assets, and contributing creative content ideas for various digital platforms....

Wheaton, Illinois Wheaton College
Student Photographer

The University Marketing and Communications department is seeking a student photographer to capture campus events, athletics, and ceremonies. The role requires proficiency in manual camera settings, RAW format shooting, and post-production editing using Adobe Creative Cloud....

NORMAL, Illinois Illinois State University
Seasonal Photography Production Assistant

We are a unique school portrait company looking for photography production assistants to help with our busy fall season. We train in each of these areas, but some previous experience is required. Lightroom and Photoshop experience Mac OS experience is a plus In your response, please include the foll...

Chicago, Illinois Picture Day
Donhattan is hiring: Photographer/Marketing Assistant in Chicago

Flexible M–F Schedule • Occasional Weekends • $18–$25/hr • Full BenefitsIf you love photography, thrive in a fast‑paced environment, and want a real path into a long‑term creative marketing career, this role is for you.As a Marketing Assistant with Jill Hattan Companies, you’ll be the visual storyte...

Chicago, Illinois Donhattan
Part-Time Photographers & Assistants

We offer the largest product line in the United States and guarantee the quality of our images and products. Please indicate your availability and previous experience in your submission! Conducting portrait and group photography sessionsMaintaining photography equipment and ensuring it is always in ...

Peoria, Illinois TSS Photography of Central Illinois
Part-Time Automotive Photographer Assistant

The Automotive Photographer will capture high-quality images and videos of new and pre-owned vehicle inventory for dealership marketing. Responsibilities include setting up lighting, editing photos using professional software, and managing the media library to ensure consistent online presentation....

Barrington, Illinois Murgado Automotive Group
Photographers Assistant

The ideal candidate will have an excellent work ethic, LOVE children and animals, and take pride in doing the best job possible. Experience with photography is not necessary, experience with children is a MUST. Studio hours are Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-5:30pm. This position will be part-time. Please ...

Chicago, Illinois Classic Kids
Freelance Wedding Photographer and Videographer

We'd love to tell you more about our team! We're hiring experienced photographers or videographers to join the Orca Creative Team in Chicago. We'll handle all the admin, culling and editing. Experience as a wedding photographer with at least ten (10) weddings as lead photographer/videographer Experi...

Chicago, Illinois Orca Creative Team
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