E-Commerce Photographic Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Company: Farringdons Jewellery
Position: Photographic Assistant
Start Date: ASAP
About the company:
Farringdons Jewellery is a third generation family jewellers in London's Hatton Garden, one of the world’s finest jewellery districts. We specialise in fine antique and vintage pieces spanning the last 150 years and pride ourselves on our extensive knowledge of the workmanship and history through the eras.
With the recent expansion of our in house creative department an exciting opportunity has arisen for a photographic assistant to join the team.
Overview of the position:
We are looking for a Photographic assistant to join our small in-house photographic team, working to deliver high quality media for our e-commerce website. You will take direction from the Lead Photographer and will be responsible for a variety of day to day photography and post production duties, being an active part of creating media of all jewellery pieces coming through the studio.
Key responsibilities:
- Photography of all new Jewellery products coming through the studio.
- Use studio lighting to bring Jewellery products to life.
- Post production of all photography using photoshop
- Assisting on model shoots.
- Working with our team to create new and exciting advertising images for the website and other media outlets.
- Day to day upkeep of the studio.
Key requirements:
- Experience within Photography.
- Understanding of Canon cameras and EOS ecosystem.
- Good understanding of the Adobe Creative suite, with emphasis on Photoshop.
- Experience with using studio lighting.
- Proficient with Mac operating systems.
- Have a passion and interest in jewellery.
- Be ambitious, self-driven and can work within a team or independently.
- Be able to provide a supporting portfolio or website demonstrating relevant work.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Photography: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
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: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for E-Commerce Photographic Assistant roles across Farringdons Jewellery'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 General.
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 £20,000 - £25,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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