Multi-Disciplined Designer/Retoucher/Photographer
Location: GB, LND, London
Department: E-Commerce
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Entry level
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Internet
Function: Design
Salary range: 18000-21000
Company profile: Wedo is a collection of niched e-commerce stores which aim to be the first destination for online shoppers buying in the various niches that we operate in. Due to our continued commitment to the best, we are now looking for more people to join our lively team at a very exciting time. As we continue to grow we're looking for incredibly passionate people who want to be part of something amazing. We’re looking for outgoing, positive and driven individuals who want to make a difference where they work. We can teach you a lot of what you need to know about the job. What we can’t teach you is aptitude and attitude, two of the most important aspects to succeeding at Wedo. If you’d like to work in an environment that feels friendly and welcoming, professional, highly interactive and ready to hear your ideas, then read on.
Description: Ecommerce accounts for a larger proportion of the UK economy than it does for any other nation and as a result is home to some of the most innovative and forward thinking companies in the world. Here at Wedo we are at the cutting edge of this revolution and are one of the fastest growing ecommerce companies in the UK. We are currently developing a portfolio of furniture retail sites and will also be moving into other niches in the future. We strive to use and develop new technology alongside more traditional but equally important disciplines to provide customers with a smooth, enjoyable and simple online shopping experience. The way we have reached this point is by recruiting people with the right attitude, who will fit into our culture. We pride ourselves on our flat hierarchy as this is one of the reasons ideas are able to percolate and come to the fore from each and every member of our team.We are currently looking for someone to work within our Creative Design team, retouching product images to a high standard, taking product images within our photography studio and delivering exceptional graphics for web from many other digital sources.This is an exciting opportunity for a multimedia enthusiast to work across multiple disciplines and grow within a fun and exciting ecommerce environment.This is a full time role working Mon-Fri 9.00-18.00 starting as soon as possible. Primary responsibilities include:Retouching product images from start to finish.Setting up of photographic studio.Taking digital images of products.Ensuring products are lit correctly, efficiently and creatively.Creating ad-hoc design elements for print and webOther responsibilities include:  Providing web design team with graphicsAdministering and evolving our photography in our studio environmentCreating product video for our sites, both from studio video and static image compilationsKeeping image files organised.Maintaining the look and feel of our existing brand imagery
Requirements: We are a young and growing team and as such require a balanced mix of experience and a desire to learn. The ideal candidate would possess the following skills and experience:Essential requirements:Having worked within a Retouching position (at least 12 months)Studio photography experienceA Photography / Graphic Design / Multimedia degreeA strong portfolio showing high level of retouching and examples of studio product photography.High level of experience of Adobe Creative Suite (Predominantly Photoshop, InDesign, illustrator and Lightroom)An excellent work ethic, a team player with a desire to learnExcellent time management and proactive attitudeExperience using HTML and CSSExperience of shooting video for websomeone with a strong physical build who is able and willing to assemble and shift heavy, large furniturePreferable: - Product photography experience, especially of large items- Experience of playing part in the setting up of a photographic studio- Experience with Maya, Cinema 4D and motion graphics.Bringing new design skills to our team (for example HTML5 animation)To apply please reply to this advert by sending your CV and portfolio as an attachment. Please address your cover letter for the attention of Ms Anita Pecsi and state when you are able to start. Applications without a cover letter and portfolio will not be considered.
Benefits: -          Staff discount scheme-          Holidays 24 days per annum-          An opportunity to work in a fast paced, fast growing company where there is no limit to how far you can progress within the business.
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