Studio Assistant - Entry level - West London

SHAPESLewisham; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A multimedia production company in West London is looking for an entry-level Studio Assistant. This full-time role provides the opportunity to support high-end photography shoots, welcoming clients and maintaining studio standards. Ideal candidates will be enthusiastic about commercial photography, possess strong client-facing and hospitality skills, and show a willingness to learn. With a salary ranging from £25,000 to £30,000, this role offers excellent hands-on experience and potential for career progression within the studio team.

Qualifications

• Ability to work at pace in a busy studio environment.
• Team-oriented, reliable and self-motivated.
• Willingness to learn photography studio workflows.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming clients and preparing refreshments.
• Maintaining studio standards and assisting with daily set-up.
• Ensuring smooth operations throughout the day.

Skills

Strong client-facing skills

Hospitality skills

Good communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Studio Assistant - Entry level - West London

Alva Studios is seeking an entry-level Studio Assistant to join its busy commercial photographic studios in West London. This full‑time role (40+ hours per week, shift‑based) is client‑facing and hospitality‑focused, supporting producers, photographers and crew across high‑end shoots. Responsibilities include welcoming clients, preparing refreshments, maintaining studio standards, assisting with daily set‑up and turnaround—including painting the cove—and ensuring smooth operations throughout the day. Ideal for someone enthusiastic about commercial photography, the role offers hands‑on learning with professional equipment and production processes, with strong potential for progression within the studio team.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming clients and preparing refreshments
• Maintaining studio standards and assisting with daily set‑up and turnaround
• Painting the cove and ensuring smooth operations throughout the day

Qualifications

• Strong client‑facing and hospitality skills
• Ability to work at pace in a busy studio environment
• Team‑oriented, reliable and self‑motivated
• Willingness to learn photography studio workflows and equipment
• Good communication and problem‑solving skills
• Flexibility to work early and late shifts

Closing date: 31 Jan

Salary: £25,000–£30,000 (based £12.21/hr + progression potential)

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Contact name: Jobs@AlvaStudios
Contact email: [e-mail]

Organisation: Alva Studios
Sector: Media
Job level: Junior
Type level: Full time
Posted: 11 Dec