Visuals Assistant
Brooklyn, New York
Office – Art /
Hybrid
Catbird is looking for a visuals (photography and videography) assistant and administrative coordinator with a strong portfolio to join our Art Department. Our team is responsible for bringing jewelry to life through all brand touch points -- marketing, e-commerce, social media, packaging, print advertising, events and our stores.
About Catbird
In our 20 years in business, Catbird has become an icon, the ultimate destination for gifts and jewelry. Founded in Brooklyn, NY, Catbird is a mecca for an international cast of shoppers who come to visit the brick and mortar stores of their beloved website. Both our stores and website are filled with a carefully curated selection of designers, including our in-house line of jewelry. Our Catbird line is made in our Brooklyn studio and with a few trusted partners, using ethically sourced materials and conflict-free stones. Highly trained Catbird jewelers oversee every step of the process. We are dedicated to a return to local manufacturing – what our neighborhood was famous for. Catbird is a proud member of the CFDA, certified Made in New York, and No Dirty Gold.
The key to our success is remaining true to our values:
-We believe in being an anti-racist organization and actively championing diversity, inclusion, and equity
-We believe in making and selling things people will want to keep forever and will bring continuous joy.
-We believe in doing everything we can ourselves.
-We believe in always thinking of the long game and not focusing on a quick profit.
-We believe we are the best at what we do and we work hard to make sure we know how to sustain it as we grow.
-We believe in treating everyone (coworkers, customers, vendors) with deep respect, kindness, and honesty.
Key Responsibilities
- Regularly assist with photoshoots in our in-house studio, photo-teching alongside staff photographer; occasionally assist on outside photoshoots
- Maintain weekly product photography log, inventory physical samples, and manage modeling schedule and logistics
- Handle departmental digital file management and flow
- Organize and audit digital assets and photography archives
- Support Visuals Editor with photography retouching and file formatting
- Curate and deliver photo and video assets for catbirdnyc.com and social media
- Maintain our office photography studio, ensuring equipment, props, wardrobe and supplies are tidy and stocked at all times
Our Ideal Candidate
- 1-2 years photography editing and/or teching experience, agency or in-house brand experience a plus
- A robust background in digital photography with an interest in design and branding
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite programs (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with a strong understanding of hierarchy, composition and color
- Strong photography and videography knowledge and basic retouching skills with an interest to learn and develop those skills
- A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for organization
- A sensibility for current social, visual and digital trends and best practices
- The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- A self-motivated attitude and a goal of going above and beyond
- Eagerness to learn and develop professionally
- Familiarity with CaptureOne and/or After Effects a plus
$23 - $24 an hour
