Studio Assistant & Photography Support (Part-Time) - Sundays Required

Sanders Fine PortraitsHighland Park, IL
20h$18Onsite

About The Position

Sanders Fine Portraits is a luxury, family-owned fine art portrait studio known for creating heirloom artwork that celebrates family legacy. Our studio experience is highly personalized, high-touch, and detail-driven from start to finish. We are seeking a part-time Studio Assistant who will play a key support role on Sundays in-studio, while also providing photography assistance, occasional photographer backup support, and child-care/concierge services for client families during sessions. This is an ideal opportunity for a student, photography intern, or someone who enjoys working with families, children, and a creative studio environment. Schedule & Compensation Part-time role, approximately 12-20 hours per week Required: Sundays in-studio Additional hours scheduled as needed Starting at $18 per hour Flexibility is essential. This role supports the team where needed and hours may vary. Role Overview This position blends three key functions: Studio & Photography Assistant Photographer Support / Backup Coverage Childcare & Client Concierge Support You will be an essential part of creating a seamless, warm, and elevated client experience while also supporting the production and photography team behind the scenes.

Requirements

  • Warm, personable, and great with children of all ages
  • Reliable and punctual
  • Flexible and willing to step in where needed
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment
  • Interested in photography, art, or creative work
  • Professional in appearance and communication
  • Aligned with a luxury client experience and high standards of service
  • Previous experience in a customer service, hospitality, childcare, or other client-facing environment where providing a high level of care and attentiveness was essential

Nice To Haves

  • Prior photography experience or education, or a strong interest in photography and creative work

Responsibilities

  • Provide attentive childcare for young children during portions of the appointment when parents are in design consultations
  • Engage children in a warm, calm, and positive way to help create a relaxed environment for the family
  • Assist with light concierge-style service for clients (offering refreshments, assisting with belongings, helping families feel comfortable and cared for)
  • Support a luxury, high-touch experience for every client who walks through our doors
  • Assist photographers during sessions with lighting adjustments, set preparation, posing assistance, processing, pre and post-session organization
  • Help maintain a clean, organized, and client-ready studio environment at all times
  • Assist with transitions between sessions to keep the day running on schedule
  • Step in to photograph select sessions when needed (training provided)
  • Maintain consistency with Sanders Fine Portraits posing, lighting, and brand style
  • Assist with light administrative, organizational, or operational tasks as needed
  • Help with packaging, organization, and studio upkeep
  • Be a positive, helpful presence for the entire team
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