Overview
Founded over 20 years ago by three entrepreneurial women with a passion for beautiful, practical and comfortable homes, OKA is more than a furniture and homeware retailer: it is a love affair with living well.
We inspire people to confidently create a home that reflects their personality, a space where nothing should be too precious or perfect to be enjoyed with family and friends. British-born, today we have 15 stores across the UK and an established Interior Design and Trade business, a mail-order service and a thriving website.
We are currently looking to recruit a full-time Shoot Production Assistant to join our dynamic creative team on-set and at our Didcot Studio.
About Us
We know the best work is done by people who enjoy their jobs, so we create a fun and nurturing environment where everyone feels valued and is able to thrive. We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive Shoot Production Assistant who is eager to contribute to the production of high-quality creative projects.
Responsibilities
* Support the management of photography project timelines, ensuring all pre and post-shoot tasks are completed on schedule.
* Organise and oversee the setup and breakdown of creative shoots and content production.
* Assist in maintaining communication and scheduling between the creative team, external partners, and other internal departments, particularly our Product team.
* Manage the logistical coordination of materials, samples, props, and resources needed for shoots.
* Maintain accurate documentation and records of shoot assets, samples and budgets.
* Support in ensuring all creative assets are organised and accessible for the team.
* Contribute and distribute Sudproduction schedules and ensure resources are allocated effectively.
* Handle general studio and production admin, including raising POs, tracking expenses, and filing paperwork.
* Assist in managing and ensuring compliance with health and safety protocols during creative projects.
About You
* Proven interest in creative production, content creation, or project management within a creative environment.
* Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
* Detail-oriented with a commitment to delivering high-quality work.
* Proactive and solutions-focused, with a flexible approach to tasks.
* Passion for the OKA brand and a drive to create engaging and inspiring content.
* Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Our Benefits Package
* 33 days holiday (including bank holiday entitlement), plus Length of Service increases
* Day off for your birthday
* Health Cash Plan
* Generous staff discount: 50% off
* Enhanced Maternity Pay
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Eligibility for a discretionary company Bonus Scheme
* Plus a suite of additional employee benefits including Company pension scheme, life assurance cover, free eye tests, cycle to work scheme, interest free travel loans, social events, online wellbeing centre and more.
If successful you will become part of the OKA family, a fast-paced and dynamic business. If you would like to apply for this position, please send your CV and details of your current salary, salary expectations, notice period and right to work information via the link provided.
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