At Straub Collaborative, our teams are well-versed in developing stable workflows and infrastructure to handle 500, 2000, or 50,000 samples at a time. We can be in your distribution center and manage 24-hour turn arounds. We can help you build style guides, manage your DAMs, and leverage your product data in more efficient ways.

We don't stand up and wave our arms. We don't push. We don't overpromise and under-deliver. We sit at YOUR table. And give you exactly what you need — quality, high-volume, fast-turn content — exactly when you need it. With studios and resources around the world, we can help you reach the content scalability and production redundancy you're looking for without losing your brand's uniqueness.

LOCATION NEW YORK, NEW YORK

INTERNSHIP  SUMMARY

The Photography Studio Intern assists the Studio Manager with the daily operations of the photography facilities, equipment, and ensure daily performance tasks are met. Communicates with Studio Manager and members of the studio to ensure a smooth transition between photo shoots. Provide support to the Studio Manager as needed and assist with the general management of the photography department as it relates to the equipment and facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Assist and support Studio Manager in delivering projects on time
• Sample management – shipping/receiving, checking in samples via excel spreadsheets, garment prep for photo shoots – steaming, tagging.
• Maintain and manage studio equipment, building and taking down photo & video sets, create/follow lighting & set diagrams, maintenance of set, prop.
• Maintain neat studio premises, cleaning photo equipment, replenishing studio supplies, accepting deliveries, etc.
• Organize and schedule meetings between Studio Manager, studio staff and clients
• Booking customer appointments and setting up meet-and-greets.
• Setting up the studio for each shoot.
• Organizing, unpacking, and setting up camera and lighting equipment at external locations.
• Interacting with customers and assisting with positioning during the shoot.
• Taking instructions from the principal Photographer.
• Assisting with lighting and camera work.
• Editing and distributing photos to clients by post or via online distribution portals.
• Greet and welcome clients to the studio in a courteous manner
• Organize and maintain studio logs, records, and statements

REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 6 months retail, customer service, or photography experience.
• Passion for fashion, photography, styling.
• Interest in learning about professional cameras and lighting equipment.
• Interest in learning about modern photography techniques.
• Good listening and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and time management skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Reliability
• Solves non-routine problems in collaboration with his or her manager; takes initiative as appropriate.
• Demonstrated planning skills and the ability to prioritize using information around due dates, clients, internal resource skill sets and when to escalate for assistance and awareness.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedules.
• Is respectful and courteous when interacting with others, a calm and collaborative demeanor is expected when working through conflict.
• Entry-level skill in Microsoft Office software programs, specifically, Word and Excel. Within Excel, the candidate should be able at a minimum to execute a search, sort a list by applying multiple filter settings, populate a new column of data in an existing spreadsheet and manage file conversions among csv and text-based files to Excel.
• Must have proficient basic math skills and ability to read, write, and speak English. Ability to work both independently and within a changing team.
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedules.
• Respectful and courteous when interacting with others, a calm and collaborative demeanor is expected when working through conflict. You will always professionally present the studio and yourself. The expectation is to balance listening and talking, writing clearly, and accurately any decisions.
• Must have proficient necessary math skills and the ability to read, write, and speak English.
• Comfort and experience in assisting as needed.

BENEFITS

The hourly range for this temporary position is $15 - $17 an hour, commensurate with experience and skills.

Straub Collaborative offers excellent benefits, including:

• 401(k) matched at 4%
• Full medical, dental, vision (company contribution based on employee's selection and family status)
• Health Care Spending Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (for healthcare & dependent care)
• Life insurance, disability, and accidental death covered by company at 100%
• Flexible work schedule (certain positions)
• Flexible paid time off (with approval from supervisor)
• 11 paid holidays
• Company lunches & events (at Studio locations)

CULTURE/ EEO STATEMENT

Straub Collaborative embraces diversity in a profound way and believes in the power of a shared table to bring people together as we are committed to building a culturally inclusive team. We see diversity and inclusion as central to our organization. This means that we stand up against discrimination and harassment wherever we operate.

Straub Collaborative is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) and equal pay to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the US.  We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment Visa at this time.