Photo Assistant (New York)

Photographer Assistant Location: Chelsea, NY Schedule: Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM (40 hours per week) Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour Interview Process: Onsite Position Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented, efficient, and reliable Photographer Assistant to support tabletop photography across multiple product categories. Photography Department, including handbags, shoes, and accessories. The Photographer will work alongside a team to produce high-quality images of luxury merchandise while meeting established daily production goals. The ideal candidate can maintain a consistent workflow, work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, and follow established photography guidelines and procedures. Key Responsibilities Product Photography & Production Photograph handbags, shoes, accessories, and other assigned merchandise according to established photography guidelines and quality standards. Maintain an efficient and consistent workflow to meet daily productivity goals and minimize backlogs. Set up and maintain the photography station, ensuring equipment and workspace are ready for daily production. Retrieve and process assigned merchandise in a timely and organized manner. Image Processing & File Management Accurately scan items at designated stages to maintain inventory tracking and item traceability. Follow established file-naming conventions when renaming and exporting images. Upload completed images to the designated File Transfer Application (FTP). Ensure all images are properly processed, organized, and transferred according to established procedures. Quality Control & Troubleshooting Ensure all photographs meet established quality standards and photography guidelines. Identify and troubleshoot basic Capture One issues, including color-correction discrepancies. Address basic photography or image-quality issues and escalate technical problems when necessary. Workflow & Operations Maintain an organized workstation and communicate workflow delays or issues to Photography Leads or the Supervisor. Follow established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for photography, scanning, image processing, and file management. Work collaboratively with the photography team to maintain productivity and ensure merchandise moves through the workflow efficiently. Qualifications & Skills Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established photography guidelines. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, production-driven environment. Reliable, organized, and able to maintain consistent productivity throughout the shift. Basic computer skills and ability to learn photography software and file-management systems. Ability to follow instructions, troubleshoot basic technical issues, and communicate problems promptly. Previous photography, photo assistant, or product photography experience is a plus but not required. Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment. Someone with a strong eye for detail, good computer skills, and the ability to balance quality with productivity will be a great fit for this position. #MS-CBADMIN