Studio Photographer
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Venture Southampton is a Photographic Portrait Studio in Southampton SO15 2AG. We are social, creative and fun, and our goal is to enjoy making memories for our amazing customers!
Our work environment includes:
· Safe work environment
· On-the-job training
· Relaxed atmosphere
About Venture Southampton:
The UK’s largest Family Portrait Photography business with studios across the UK, in the US and Hong Kong. The Cardiff studio has been an amazing, fun creative place to work since opening in 2002.
Job Responsibilities:
The job involves creating rapport and consulting our customers before you photograph them in our studio. Also includes editing and retouching the images, and then showing the customers the images in our cinematic preview room. You’ll then guide and advise them as to what will suit them best, based on their interior and budget requirements.
Ideally we are looking for someone who:
is Experienced in studio portrait photography.
is proficient in Photoshop and Light-room.
is Creative.
can work well in a team and under own initiative.
has a “can do” attitude and great interpersonal skills.
loves working with customers.
is great with kids as well as grownups.
is great on the phone and face to face.
is a generally lovely person who likes working hard and has a passion for photography.
Must be available to work Tuesday to Saturday every week (one Sunday a month). Minimum of 40 hours per week in total (FIVE 8hr days a week).
It's essential that you already have experience in photography (It doesn't have to be studio work), but training will be given to reach the high Venture standards. However, you must have a reasonable understanding of DSLR cameras and Photoshop.
Starting salary £21,680 p/a pro-rata plus monthly bonuses. Starting salary and progression depends on experience/qualifications.
Qualifications:
Experience in studio portrait photography and know Photoshop / Light-room
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £21,680.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
COVID-19 considerations:
We are an appointment based service and have extended appointments so that every booking will be on a strict one family in, one family out basis. Our team will take LFT should they develop symptoms.
Application question(s):
- What notice period do you have with your current employer?
- In 1-2 sentences, please describe how your previous experience is relevant to this role?
- Why are you a good fit for this job?
- What about this role excites you and encouraged you to apply?
Experience:
- Studio Photography: 3 years (preferred)
- Adobe Lightroom: 3 years (preferred)
- Adobe Photoshop: 3 years (preferred)
- Sales: 3 years (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/06/2023
Expected start date: 01/06/2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Photography
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Studio Photographer roles across Venture Studios Southampton's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Photography.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,680 - £21,680 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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