freelance assistant

Key Responsibilities

Studio Setup and Daily Operations

  • Prepare studios ahead of bookings, including setting up and breaking down lighting, grip, backdrops, and general equipment

  • Reset studios promptly between bookings to a high standard

  • Repaint coves after client bookings where required

  • Restock toilets with essential supplies and ensure washroom areas are clean and presentable

  • Restock teas, coffees, and related consumables in studios and communal areas

  • Ensure studios are fully ready, presentable, and functional for incoming clients

Cleanliness and Presentation

  • Maintain high standards of cleanliness across studios, communal areas, kitchens, bar areas, toilets, and storage spaces

  • Keep studios tidy throughout the day, not just at changeovers

  • Take pride in maintaining a professional studio environment

Client Support and Problem Solving

  • Support clients during bookings and respond to requests promptly

  • Proactively assist with client needs and escalate issues when required

  • Help resolve unexpected issues calmly and efficiently

Benefits of Freelancing with us

  • Free access to the studio for test shoots during agreed and available times

  • Free breakfast and lunch on days where catering is provided for clients

  • Preferential studio hire rates when bringing your own paid shoots into the studio

  • Opportunity to gain regular freelance work in a busy, professional studio environment

  • Hands-on experience in a high-end studio setting with a wide range of clients

Desirable

  • Experience working in a photography studio, creative space, event venue, or similar environment

  • Basic DIY, maintenance, or painting experience

  • Hospitality or barista experience

Food and Drink Service

  • Assist with food service alongside the in-house chef

  • Answer basic client questions regarding food service and timing

  • Prepare coffee and hot drinks using the studio’s barista bar (no prior experience required, full training provided)

  • Clear food and drink promptly after service and ensure all areas are left clean and tidy

Equipment, Stock, and Deliveries

  • Assist with incoming and outgoing equipment deliveries

  • Sort equipment correctly for the appropriate client or studio

  • Help coordinate client deliveries and collections, ensuring items are handled carefully

Studio Maintenance Support

  • Assist with regular studio maintenance including sanding, painting, patch repairs, and general upkeep

  • Flag maintenance issues or damage to the Head Studio Assistant or Studio Manager

  • Use tools, materials, and equipment safely and responsibly

Email ethan@jetstudios.co.uk to apply

Please write a short cover letter describing why you’d be a good fit for this role. Don’t forget to attach a copy of your CV!

Role Overview

The Freelance Studio Assistant is a hands-on, practical role supporting the day-to-day operation of the studio during client bookings. The role focuses on studio setup, cleanliness, maintenance support, client assistance, food and drink service, and general problem solving in a fast-paced creative environment.

This is not a specialist lighting or photography role. Assistants support studio setup and general operations rather than providing technical lighting expertise

Skills & Experience

Essential

  • Practical, hands-on approach with good attention to detail

  • Comfortable with physical work including lifting, painting, and cleaning

  • Reliable, punctual, and professional

  • Confident interacting with clients and studio teams

  • Able to adapt quickly in a busy studio environment