Our Role
Working as an integral part of the creative team, the shoot assistant supports the effective and efficient organisation and production of TWC photography and the smooth running of shoots, both in the studio and on location. The role requires excellent administrative skills, great enthusiasm for product, and a willingness to learn about all aspects of the shoot process. The role can be developed to include more responsibility on shoots and involvement in creative production.
What you'll be doing
* Attend product meetings and understand seasonal range developments, paying particular attention to new product and commercial requirements for product presentation
* Arrange and co-ordinate product handovers
* Organise and maintain product sample storage in head office and Northampton DC
* Pack up all products and props and organise deliveries and collections
* Help prepare carnets for overseas shoots
* Collate information for call sheets
* Collate the briefing packs to be sent to stylists, art directors, and photographers
* Assist with shoot logistics, travel arrangements, and unpacking of samples
* Attend shoots in the UK and overseas when required
* Ensure that photography is supplied in appropriate formats for all channels
* Manage all imagery uploads to DAM server, including creating metadata in Excel
* Liaise closely with the production & multichannel teams on critical path and timings
* Study the creative marketplace and contribute to the creative team’s knowledge of key talent, innovators, and competitor brands
The skills & experience that you’ll need
* Passion for product and its presentation
* Flexibility in working hours and locations
* Knowledge of Excel, Adobe, and InDesign
What we’ll offer you
At The White Company, we value our employees for always going the extra mile for every one of our customers; we reward this with great benefits and competitive salaries.
* Discount - Up to 50% discount and access to regular Sample Sales
* Holiday - 23 days rising to 25 with length of service
* Holiday Buy – opportunity to buy up to 5 days holiday
* Pension Scheme - enrolled in our Group Personal Pension schemes upon joining the business
* Bonus - In addition to our competitive salaries, all our employees are entitled to join a discretionary bonus scheme (based on policy eligibility)
* Perkplace Benefits Platform – offering a variety of discounts across well-being and lifestyle
* Wagestream Money Management app - access to Wagestream gives you power over your pay and supports financial wellbeing
* Continued Development – We offer structured support from our own in-house Learning and Development Hub
* Life Assurance
Additional Benefits
* Fruit basket daily
* Tea and coffee provided
* Working from Home - option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays
* Social - Christmas party/social events throughout the year
* Seasonal Sample Sales
* Volunteer Day - with a charity of your choice
* Great Location - Close to transport links - over ground Shepherds Bush station / underground White City & Wood Lane stations. Westfield shopping centre with shops, restaurants, bars, cinema, and gyms
Our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion statement of commitment
At The White Company, we are committed to creating an inclusive culture that welcomes and celebrates a diversity of backgrounds and identities. We are working together to ensure our environment is one where people can bring their authentic selves to work, where their contribution is valued, ability enhanced, and perspective appreciated. Where difference is respected, encouraged, and celebrated. Where you can feel you belong.
We are committed to an active Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Policy, which starts with our recruitment and selection process. We'd love you to join us on our journey.
Our Sustainability statement of commitment
We are committed to building a sustainable legacy that will enable a brighter future for people and our planet. We believe this should be reflected in everything we do.
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