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Artist’s Assistant

Aaron Knight is seeking a part-time assistant to support his creative photography. The Artist’s Assistant position provides a unique opportunity to work directly with a professional artist. You’ll gain hands-on experience recruiting talent, contributing to shoots, art production, sales, marketing, and administrative tasks.

A successful candidate is reliable, persistent, and ready to support the full sequence of duties as follows. Please read the entire job post for important application instructions.

Duties

    • Assist with models: especially recruiting, scheduling, and keeping them ready for successful photo shoots.
    • Studio and set: setup equipment, recharge and store equipment, as well as assisting in the construction of sets and props.
    • Administrative responsibilities include posting advertisements, listing artworks with dealers, and packing purchased items for shipment.
    • Bring your own skills and interests, for example black and white film developing or jewelry making.

Compensation and bonuses

  • $21.50-$23.50/hour
  • Financial bonuses
  • Part time, weekday hours
  • On-the-job training provided
  • Career mentorship available
  • Employee discount

Desirable skills and experience

  • At least one experience in the arts is preferable
  • Two to five years of total work experience is preferable
  • Interpersonal skills and transparent communication
  • Motivated self-starter, eager to learn new skills and stick with tasks to completion
  • Holding oneself to high standards

Requirements

  • Reliable transportation within Charleston area
  • Ability to lift 40 lbs
  • Ability to regularly work outdoors or indoors within the local area

Application instructions

To demonstrate your interest and preparation, please send a human-written cover letter with your application. In your letter, respond to the following:

  • Why does this position interest you, and how does it fit into your career goals, schedule, and personal interests?
  • What about this artist’s work or studio made you want to apply? Please be specific.
  • Mention any relevant experiences, attitudes, or qualities that are not apparent from your resumé.

Studio Art Model for Photography

This is an entry-level arts job, modeling for photography. We are seeking a motivated Studio Art Model to pose for fine art photography.

No prior modeling experience is required. If you have a background in theater, runway modeling, dance, gymnastics, cheer, yoga, or athletics, that experience may be especially valuable.

About the Role

  • Flexible scheduling and No long-term commitment required
  • Available Monday–Friday, arranged week by week
  • Session length: 4–6 hours
  • All work is paid hourly, same day
  • Competitive pay: $50-$60 per hour

The ideal candidate will have most of the following:

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Basic body awareness and familiarity with the work involved in a studio art environment.
  • Comfort in standing/sitting for figure modeling
  • Flexibility and strength to achieve a variety of poses
  • Helpful skills include theater, runway modeling, gymnastics, dance, and yoga

Responsibilities:

Modeling in a professional studio
Punctuality and professionalism is expected
Models work varying sessions, as scheduled

Minimum Education/Experience:

High School Diploma or equivalent (G.E.D.)
Must be 18 years of age or older.
Past modeling experience is not required.

About the Studio

We are an independent art studio producing editions for collectors and the luxury interior design market. Finished artworks are sold as limited edition prints through major dealers (details available upon request). Publication may take significant time after your sessions and modeling does not always result in publication.

Themes include models posed within the studio, or with automobiles, tropical scenery, or other creative scenarios. Some modeling shoots may be weather dependent.

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