What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photography Assistant position at Printfresh?
Company Overview
Founded in 2016, Printfresh is a majority woman-owned brand creating whimsical sleepwear and lifestyle items inspired by nature, animals, and home décor. Our designs are crafted with care, beginning as gouache paintings before being hand-printed or embroidered on 100% organic cotton by artisan partners in India. We value creativity, sustainability, and a customer-centric approach.
Position Overview
Are you passionate about photography and eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, creative environment? Printfresh is looking for a Photography Assistant to support our in-house studio shoots. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting, has a keen eye for detail, and enjoys working across both still-life and lifestyle photography. This role reports to the Art Director, and offers competitive compensation including base salary, company perks, and benefits.
As a key member of our creative team, you'll help produce impactful imagery that brings our brand to life—whether it's flat lays, swatches, or editorial content for e-commerce and marketing. If you're highly organized, proactive, and excited to contribute to a growing brand, we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
What We Offer
At Printfresh, we celebrate creativity, sustainability, and a customer-first mindset. Our core values guide everything we do:
Founded in 2016, Printfresh is a majority woman-owned brand creating whimsical sleepwear and lifestyle items inspired by nature, animals, and home décor. Our designs are crafted with care, beginning as gouache paintings before being hand-printed or embroidered on 100% organic cotton by artisan partners in India. We value creativity, sustainability, and a customer-centric approach.
Position Overview
Are you passionate about photography and eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, creative environment? Printfresh is looking for a Photography Assistant to support our in-house studio shoots. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting, has a keen eye for detail, and enjoys working across both still-life and lifestyle photography. This role reports to the Art Director, and offers competitive compensation including base salary, company perks, and benefits.
As a key member of our creative team, you'll help produce impactful imagery that brings our brand to life—whether it's flat lays, swatches, or editorial content for e-commerce and marketing. If you're highly organized, proactive, and excited to contribute to a growing brand, we'd love to hear from you!
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the production of high-quality still-life imagery, including flat lays, swatches, bundles, embroidery flats, and any e-commerce and blog photography needs
- Work with the Photographer to process and archive imagery from both studio and location shoots
- Organize, track, and manage merchandise samples before and after photoshoots
- Maintain the cleanliness and readiness of the photo studio environment
- Provide support during photography sessions, both in-studio and on-location
- Assist in in-house photoshoots, including both on-figure and still-life setups
- Gain exposure to assisting on location shoots as needed
- Contribute to social media and marketing content creation
- Run errands to support the smooth operation of projects
- Attend and participate in various brand events as required
- 1-2 years of digital studio photography experience, preferably in an e-commerce setting
- Strong digital photography, still-life, lighting, and compositional skills
- Knowledge of both Color and Light Theory
- Experience with both natural and studio lighting techniques
- A self-starter with strong teamwork skills, able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment
- Strong knowledge of Canon EOS, Photoshop, Bridge, Capture One Pro, and Mac OS
What We Offer
- Health benefits, PTO, and a 401(k) plan with company match
- Employee discount on Printfresh products
- A collaborative, creative office environment with some hybrid flexibility
At Printfresh, we celebrate creativity, sustainability, and a customer-first mindset. Our core values guide everything we do:
- Do the Right Thing
- Just Say It
- Do What It Takes
- Just Off-Center
- Customer-Centric
- Learning Oriented
