Photographer Eric Leleu is looking for a full-time photo assistant starting from March 2012.
Job description
Being the right-hand of the photographer i.e. helping him with every single aspect of his profession as a commercial photographer + contemporary artist using photography.
A. Commercial work
• Client prospecting: emails, phone calls, meetings
• Shooting preparation: creative research, location scouting, production /logistics and planning management
• Assistance during the shootings: provide input in terms of lighting, model relations, creative direction & ideas + making-ofs (photo/video)
• Postproduction: photoshop
• Accounting (via photographer’s company)
• Communication: updating portfolios/website/blog, sharing images on social media
B. Artistic work
• Shooting preparation: creative research, location scouting, production /logistics and planning management
• Assistance during the shootings : input expecting in terms of lighting
• Assistance for postproduction & printing
• Communication: updating portfolios/website/blog, sharing images on social medias
• Awards: building submissions for applying to selected awards/grants/competitions
Photographer’s porfolio is viewable at:
- Commercial work: www.ericleleu.com/commercial
- Personal work: www.ericleleu.com/art, blog.ericleleu.com
Candidate profile
The candidate should be interested/passionate in the visual arts in general, should have a good visual knowledge (via personal interest or studies). Experience as a photo assistant is not required but experience in creative/cultural industry is necessary.
• Languages: Chinese good/fluent and at least basic level in English
• Experience: 20-30 years old, experience in creative/communication industry
• Education: Bachelor degree in one of the following fields : communication/art/advertising/design/photography/cinema
• Software proficiency: knowledge of photoshop is a must, knowledge of video-editing software is a plus
• Internet and social networks: should be familiar with online tools and active online
• Good communication and presentation skills
Details
The candidate should send a resume + cover letter (max. 1/2 A4 page) explaining their motivation for this role to bonjour@ericleleu.com
Salary commensurate with candidate profile and experience.
Work contract/permit can be arranged through photographer’s company if required.
Philosophy
The idea behind this offer is to build a long-term (at least 2 to 3 years) relationship with someone I trust and can rely on. I am not interested only in an assistant to carry my bags and equipment, but I am looking for a more comprehensive role. It is important that my assistant be able to propose and suggest ideas or opinions. Photography (and arts in general) is a field where there is no truth, nothing is completely wrong or true, it is all a matter of feeling and intuition. Canididates must be pro-active.
I am willing to spend time to teach and really share my knowledge, provided I can find someone just as willing to learn. I am looking for someone ambitious and willing to develop themselves via this 2-3 years experience with me.
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