Photographer and Media Assistant

Done Media Concept & Branding Services Ltd is an Edinburgh-based creative business providing professional photography, videography, content creation and branding services. The company also operates the DMC Luxewear clothing brand and boutique from its studio at Summerhall, Edinburgh.

You will work in a friendly, creative small-business environment across our photography studio, content studio and boutique. The role is mainly studio-based and involves regular interaction with clients. Normal hours are 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm Tuesday to Saturday, with reasonable flexibility for scheduled shoots and events. This is a part time position working 20 hours per week.

A typical day may include:

• Photographing individuals, families, fashion clients and DMC Luxewear products.
• Preparing cameras, lighting, backgrounds, props and studio sets before bookings.
• Welcoming clients and assisting them before and during photography sessions.
• Editing photographs and preparing approved images for delivery.
• Recording and editing short videos, reels and behind-the-scenes promotional content.
• Responding to basic booking enquiries and supporting customer communication.
• Resetting the studio after sessions and keeping equipment and customer areas organised.
• Occasionally supporting DMC Luxewear displays, stock organisation, packaging and order preparation.

You will also learn the following skills:

• Practical studio-photography techniques, including lighting, composition and set preparation.
• Photo-editing, short-form video production and content creation for digital platforms.
• Client communication, customer service, booking support and professional studio practice.
• Fashion and product photography, retail presentation and order-fulfilment processes.
• Transferable skills including teamwork, organisation, time management and problem solving.

• Practical photography experience and a portfolio or examples of previous work; a formal photography qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Basic knowledge of camera operation, studio lighting and photo editing; basic video-editing or social-media content skills are desirable.
• Good communication and customer-service skills, with a positive, reliable, organised and enthusiastic approach.
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team, with willingness to learn new creative and technical skills.
• No preferred age bracket: applications are welcomed from eligible candidates aged 16–67 in accordance with the EERI criteria.

EERI eligibility:

This post will be seeking funding from Edinburgh’s Employer Recruitment Incentive (EERI). Applications are invited from those who meet the EERI eligibility criteria and applicants should mention this in their application. This includes those who live in the local area, have the right to live and work in the UK and fall within one or more of the following groups: a person at risk of long-term unemployment and in receipt of reserved benefits, or an unemployed disabled and/or D/deaf person (including those experiencing mental health issues and those who have an impairment or long-term health condition).

Please include a link to or copy of your photography portfolio along with your CV and cover letter.