Opportunity information
Salary: £15,560 per year
Duration: 15 months
Advert closing date: 20/04/2025
Description
House of Cavani is a leading menswear wholesale and retail business committed to providing high-quality products. We are seeking a motivated and organised Photography Assistant/Retoucher to join our creative team. This role combines practical photography support with digital editing skills to help deliver high-quality imagery across various projects.
The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail, a passion for photography and retouching. You'll work closely with the photographer during shoots and be involved in post-production to ensure images meet the brand guidelines.
* Wage is £15,560 - £16,672 depending on experience
We run two major international campaigns each year (Spring/Summer and Autumn/Winter), with other shoots happening across the UK including E-Commerce, Studio and Commercial.
Photography Assistance:
* Assist the photographer during photo shoots by preparing and setting up equipment, including cameras, lighting, reflectors, and backdrops
* Help with props and product organisation, ensuring everything is styled and ready for each shoot
* Support with capturing test shots, setting up scenes and adjusting lighting
* Assist in the management of the shoot schedule
Image Retouching & Post-Production:
* Retouch photographs using Adobe Photoshop
* Perform colour correction, exposure adjustments and cropping to meet specific project requirements
* Remove blemishes, unwanted objects, and imperfections while maintaining a natural look
* Work closely with the photographer and creative team to meet project briefs, ensuring the final images align with the brand guidelines
* Organise and archive images, ensuring they are properly labelled, filed and stored on Google Drive for easy access
Entry requirements:
GCSE Maths/English at grade C/4 are essential.
A portfolio showcasing your ability is desired.
Training to be provided:
Content Creator Level 3 Standard
Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from the industry. You will finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience and the opportunity for continued career progression.
Training is a blended learning delivery model: online learning, classroom sessions, work-based training, independent research, workplace projects, one-to-one support and training. Your training will include:
* Brand & Brand Awareness
* Content Planning & Pitching
* Content Development
* Principles of Graphic Design
* Image Editing & Manipulation
* Illustration & Vectors
* Video Capture & Editing
* Desktop Publishing
* Web Design & User Experience
* Coding
* SEO & Blog Writing
* Budgeting
* Content Distribution & social media
* Analytics & Feedback
Things to consider:
Wage is £15,560 - £16,672 depending on experience.
Future prospects:
Kaymans and the brand Cavani have a long history of supporting young people into full-time roles within their company.
Hours per week: 37.5
Working week: Monday to Friday
Apprenticeship standard: Content creator (Level 3)
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, England, B42 2ET #J-18808-Ljbffr