Junior Artworker

Job Title: Junior Artworker

Permanent Contract: 40 hours per week. Monday to Friday 8:00am \- 4\.30pm (we can offer some flexibility)

Location : Grange Moor, Wakefield WF4 4TD / Colne Bridge, Huddersfield, HD5 0RH

Salary: £27,227\.00

The Role

We are looking for a highly organised, detail\-oriented and proactive Junior Artworker to join our growing in\-house Brand \& Creative team. This role plays a key part in maintaining the visual quality and accuracy of product imagery across a portfolio of e\-commerce brands. Working closely with the Creative, Buying, Production and Marketing teams, you will be responsible for photographing prod\-ucts and fabrics, editing and preparing imagery for web use, managing digital asset libraries, and supporting the wider creative team with artwork and content requirements.

The successful candidate will have a strong eye for detail, a passion for photography and image editing, and a commitment to main\-training the highest standards of visual presentation. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys a balance of studio\-based photography, Photoshop work, asset management and creative production support. Reporting directly to one of our Graphic Designers, you will work closely with the wider Brand \& Creative team to ensure all visual assets are produced, managed and maintained to the highest standards across the business.

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine passion for photography, visual presentation and image quality


• Has strong Photoshop skills and understands professional image workflows


• Is highly organised and methodical when managing large volumes of assets


• Has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in producing accurate work


• Can work independently while collaborating effectively with multiple departments


• Is comfortable working from both verbal and written briefs


• Has a proactive attitude and strong willingness to learn


• Can prioritise workload effectively within a fast\-paced commercial environment


• Understands the importance of consistency, file management and quality control

Key Responsibilities:

*Product Photography \& Image Production*

• Photograph fabrics, blinds, curtain poles, accessories and related products to company standards


• Prepare products for photography including cleaning, steaming, assembling and presentation


• Ensure all photography is colour\-accurate, consistent and commercially effective


• Support occasional lifestyle photography, staff headshots, internal events and ad\-hoc content creation


• Proactively suggest improvements to studio processes and photography standards

*Image Editing \& Retouching*

• Process and optimise imagery using Adobe Photoshop


• Perform colour correction, retouching, cleaning and image enhancement


• Create seamless repeats and prepare imagery for digital use


• Batch process large volumes of imagery efficiently


• Maintain consistency across all image libraries and product categories


• Ensure all assets meet company quality standards before publication

*Asset Management \& Administration*

• Upload and maintain imagery within company systems and websites


• Organise, categorise and manage digital asset libraries


• Maintain accurate file structures, naming conventions and version control


• Support image requests from internal departments


• Complete associated administrative tasks and record keeping

*Team Support \& Collaboration*

• Liaise with Buying, Production, Marketing and Creative teams regarding product launches and priorities


• Provide support for ad\-hoc artwork and creative requirements


• Keep stakeholders informed of progress and project status


• Assist in maintaining studio equipment and photography workspaces


• Support continuous improvement of workflows and creative processes

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year experience in photography, artwork or image editing


• Strong Adobe Photoshop skills


• Experience using DSLR camera equipment


• Good understanding of image retouching and colour correction


• Strong organisational and time\-management skills


• Excellent attention to detail


• Ability to work accurately under deadlines


• Good written and verbal communication skills


• Strong file management and administrative skills


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Desirable Skills:

• Experience within e\-commerce, retail or product photography environments


• Experience using Adobe Lightroom


• Basic Illustrator or InDesign knowledge


• Video editing experience


• Understanding of CMS or image management systems


• Interest in interior products, home furnishings or lifestyle brands


• Experience managing large image libraries

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience


• Hybrid working available following successful probation period


• 28 days holiday including bank holidays


• Staff discount across company brands


• Free onsite parking


• Modern office environment


• Additional paid break entitlement


• Free tea, coffee and fruit


• Monthly team lunches


• Employee Assistance Programme


• Opportunities for development and progression within the Creative Team


• Generous staff discount for yourself \& family on all luxury products


• Additional 20\-minute paid daily break


• Free tea, coffee, and fruit


• Monthly team lunches


• Eyecare scheme


• Health \& wellbeing support via Employee Assistance Programme

If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for photography and image editing, and enjoy turning products into high\-quality visual assets, we’d love to hear from you. Please include a portfolio showcasing photography, image retouching, Photoshop work, or other relevant creative projects as part of your application.

Pay: £27,227\.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress


• Company pension


• Employee discount


• Flexitime


• Free parking


• On\-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Wakefield WF4 4TD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Photography, artwork, image editing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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