Company:

KAYMANS APPAREL LIMITEDKAYMANS APPAREL LIMITED

Address:

101 Aldridge Road ,Birmingham ,B42 2ET
Hours per week: 37.5
Salary: £ 15560 peryear
Working week: Monday to Friday
Description:

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

 

Requirements:

GCSE Maths/English at grade C/4 are essential.

A portfolio showcasing your ability is desired 

Skills required:
Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Creative,
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 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

For a full overview of the Content Creator Apprenticeship standard please see: https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/content-creator-v1-1

Personal Qualities:
Not Applicable
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.