Job Description

The job is a demanding and dynamic combination of product photography, layout design, videography, artworking, idea generation and art direction. If you’re a creative product photographer or videographer with a keen interest in graphic design, or conversely an artworker looking to develop skills in photography and videography, this job might well be for you.

The position includes studio-based product photography, editing and layout design alongside filming and editing video content - usually with tight deadlines. We also do a lot of work in print involving aspects of artworking, including layout, typography and preparing files for print.

Although we are a commercial company, we are stridently non-corporate and are looking for an ambitious and highly creative candidate with a keen interest and strong knowledge of cultural trends and design/art history, with an ability to adapt and take a non-traditional approach to creative work when required. If you’re the sort of person who looks at art, photography and magazines, not just social media, this job might be a good fit for you.

We are based in central manchester and are looking for a candidate who lives locally / in the greater Manchester area, and are open to discuss both full time and part-time options depending on various factors - please specify which would be most suitable for you.

Skills and experience required

* We are looking for a highly creative, energetic, curious, hard-working and enthusiastic candidate with a friendly and positive attitude

* Working experience in product photography and studio lighting including technical ability with equipment and setup

* Good knowledge and ability editing and retouching in Photoshop

* Working knowledge and experience with other Adobe Creative Suite applications including Illustrator and Indesign

* Experience with videography including animation and creative editing techniques

* Good working knowledge of either Final Cut Pro or Adobe Premiere for video editing

* Good planning and organisational skills including discipline with file naming, folder hierarchies, archiving of assets etc

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Mature visual literacy - with at least two years experience in full-time industry-related employment.

* A good eye and love of typography and layout

* You should be able to work independently or in a team when required

* An ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines

* Having a keen and active interest in art and culture