Photography Assistant Job at Printfresh LLC in Philadelphia

Company Overview

Founded in 2016, Printfresh is a majority woman-owned brand creating whimsical sleepwear and lifestyle items inspired by nature, animals, and home décor. Our designs are crafted with care, beginning as gouache paintings before being hand-printed or embroidered on 100% organic cotton by artisan partners in India. We value creativity, sustainability, and a customer-centric approach.

Position Overview

Are you passionate about photography and eager to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, creative environment? Printfresh is looking for a Photography Assistant to support our in-house studio shoots. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting, has a keen eye for detail, and enjoys working across both still-life and lifestyle photography. This role reports to the Art Director, and offers competitive compensation including base salary, company perks, and benefits.

As a key member of our creative team, you’ll help produce impactful imagery that brings our brand to life—whether it's flat lays, swatches, or editorial content for e-commerce and marketing. If you're highly organized, proactive, and excited to contribute to a growing brand, we’d love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the production of high-quality still-life imagery, including flat lays, swatches, bundles, embroidery flats, and any e-commerce and blog photography needs

• Work with the Photographer to process and archive imagery from both studio and location shoots
• Organize, track, and manage merchandise samples before and after photoshoots
• Maintain the cleanliness and readiness of the photo studio environment
• Provide support during photography sessions, both in-studio and on-location
• Assist in in-house photoshoots, including both on-figure and still-life setups
• Gain exposure to assisting on location shoots as needed
• Contribute to social media and marketing content creation
• Run errands to support the smooth operation of projects
• Attend and participate in various brand events as required

Requirements

• 1-2 years of digital studio photography experience, preferably in an e-commerce setting

• Strong digital photography, still-life, lighting, and compositional skills
• Knowledge of both Color and Light Theory
• Experience with both natural and studio lighting techniques
• A self-starter with strong teamwork skills, able to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, deadline-driven environment

• Strong knowledge of Canon EOS, Photoshop, Bridge, Capture One Pro, and Mac OS

Benefits

What We Offer

• Health benefits, PTO, and a 401(k) plan with company match
• Employee discount on Printfresh products
• A collaborative, creative office environment with some hybrid flexibility

About Our Culture

At Printfresh, we celebrate creativity, sustainability, and a customer-first mindset. Our core values guide everything we do:

• Do the Right Thing
• Just Say It
• Do What It Takes
• Just Off-Center
• Customer-Centric
• Learning Oriented