Location: London-based, in-studio

Reports to: Studio Manager

Start Date: ASAP

Role Summary:

We are looking for a highly capable Creative Studio Assistant to support the day-to-day operations, creative flow, and logistical efficiency of Jordan Hemingway Studio. This is a hybrid role — not a traditional photography assistant nor studio assistant. You will be at the center of a high-functioning, high-profile creative studio, ensuring equipment readiness, shoot prep, studio operations, creative support, research, and digital archiving all flow smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong photography or motion background (either technically or academically) with some experience supporting a creative principal in a production, personal or professional assistant capacity. You must be highly organised, proactive, adaptable, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, visually-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Studio Operations & Equipment Management

• Manage and maintain all studio photography, film and lighting equipment: inventory, cleaning, servicing, charging, prep
• Ensure equipment is ready for location or studio shoots including test-shoots, pack-downs, and returns
• Oversee file management systems and physical/digital archiving of imagery, negatives, and hard drives
• Set up and manage the studio for shoot days (cleaning, layouts, surface prep, refreshments, music, etc.)
• Coordinate with external suppliers for equipment hire, deliveries, and returns
• Keep the studio space tidy, safe, and functional at all times

2. Creative Research & Archiving

• Conduct creative visual research for upcoming shoots, campaigns, treatments, and exhibitions
• Source imagery for moodboards, references, and artist presentations
• Manage image library, personal archive and digital asset management system (including negatives, contact sheets, scans, drive labeling and cataloguing)
• Maintain Dropbox/Google Drive/Server structure and backups

3. Photography/Directors Assisting for Jordan Hemigway

• Serve as an extra set of hands on set, assisting with lighting tests, notes, or on-the-go needs
• Provide basic personal support (coffee runs, transport coordination, drop-offs/pickups)
• Communicate professionally with external collaborators on behalf of Jordan when needed
• Build trust to act as a gatekeeper and filter low-priority noise from key decision-making

4. Administrative & Logistical Support

• Under the instruction of the studio manager, schedule bookings and liaise with production coordinators for shoot planning
• Coordinate travel, bookings, couriers, and errands as required for Jordan and key studio projects
• Process expenses, assist with receipts, invoices, and small purchases for the studio
• Maintain studio stock (paper, batteries, film, tape, stationery, etc.)

5. Personal Assisting to Jordan Hemingway

• Book travel, drivers, personal couriers, restaurant reservations, and accommodations
• Maintain personal shopping needs — including equipment, wardrobe, or home supplies
• Support Jordan on set as a trusted right hand: from equipment to coffee to creative intuition
• Ensure Jordan has what he needs to perform at his best mentally, physically, and creatively
• Offer admin support across various life tasks, e.g. parking permits, appointments

6. Administrative & Studio Support

• Handle receipts, light bookkeeping, and expense reconciliation for both studio and personal
• Coordinate small purchases, invoicing support, and vendor relationships
• Track freelance bookings and intern availability alongside the studio manager
• Maintain studio stock and basic hospitality — coffee, drinks, clean workspace
• Liaise with contractors for studio maintenance and renovations alongside the studio manager

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Photography or Motion experience essential: You understand lenses, light, camera formats, file types, and archiving
• Some PA or EA experience preferred: You’ve supported a principal or senior figure and understand discretion and initiative
• Calm under pressure, fast-moving but detail-obsessed
• Clear communicator, visually literate, emotionally intelligent
• Highly organised and able to handle both short-term tasks and long-term systems
• Comfortable on set and in-studio, with a proactive, make-it-happen attitude
• Tech savvy —InDesign, Photoshop, Premiere, Dropbox, Capture One, Google Drive, Mac OS
• Versed in image retouch and research sensibilities
• Bonus: darkroom or print scanning experience, creative writing or deck-making skills

Growth & Development

This role offers close mentorship with a globally recognised photographer and filmmaker. You’ll learn firsthand how high-level campaigns, editorial shoots, and film projects are developed and delivered. There is significant opportunity for growth into roles across production, post, or creative research.

How to apply

Please email your cover letter and CV to studio@jordanhemingway.com, along with the following:

• Examples of personal work demonstrating your skills in photography, InDesign, Photoshop, and Premiere
• A brief statement outlining why you would be a great fit to our team
• Your favourite film or photography book discovered in the past year

Please note that only successful applicants will be contacted due to the volume of applications.

Be sure to include your full name and “Studio Assistant” in the subject line of your email.