Photography Assistant Apprentice

Summary

House of Cavani is a leading menswear wholesale and retail business committed to providing high-quality products We are seeking a motivated and organised Photography Assistant/Retoucher to join our creative team. This role combines practical photography support with digital editing skills to help deliver high-quality imagery across various projects

Wage

£15,560 a year

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*Wage is £15,560 – £16,672 depending on experience

Training course

Content creator (level 3)

Hours

Monday - Friday, 9.00am - 5.00pm

37 hours 30 minutes a week

Start date

Monday 21 April 2025

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you’ll do at work

Photography Assistance:

Assist the photographer during photo shoots by preparing and setting up equipment, including cameras, lighting, reflectors, and backdrops
Help with props and product organisation, ensuring everything is styled and ready for each shoot
Support with capturing test shots, setting up scenes and adjusting lighting
Assist in the management of the shoot schedule

Image Retouching & Post-Production:

Retouch photographs using Adobe Photoshop
Perform colour correction, exposure adjustments and cropping to meet specific project requirements
Remove blemishes, unwanted objects, and imperfections while maintaining a natural look
Work closely with the photographer and creative team to meet project briefs, ensuring the final images align with the brand guidelines
Organise and archive images, ensuring they are properly labelled, filed and stored on Google Drive for easy access

Where you’ll work

101 Aldridge Road ,Birmingham
B42 2ET

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

College or training organisation

THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED

Your training course

Content creator (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Interpret the aims of the brief.
Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.
Interpret the aims of the brief.
Research ideas and concepts to meet the brief.
Evaluate brand requirements and brand guidelines.
Prepare a mood board or other visual aid for the content to be created.
Present ideas, pitches and proposals for creative content to be further developed.
Storyboard and outline script their ideas for content to be developed.
Interpret data, consider its integrity and use it to inform content.
Develop accessible written content for different platforms and devices.
Apply best practice and inclusive language when creating content.
Write and edit copy or scripts for use on different channels and platforms.
Create or capture visuals and audio using standard packages and equipment.
Source, obtain and prepare media assets for use; using industry standard packages to adapt and edit content.
Use industry standard tools and content management systems to organise, structure and label content effectively, methodically and securely enabling efficient search and retrieval.
Identify and recommend the platform/s or channel/s to use for the media campaign.
Develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, colleagues and suppliers, establishing and using professional contacts.
Engage and respond with audiences through social media, adapting content to respond to evolving circumstances.
Monitor user experience to ensure content is focused on maximising engagement.
Analyse the differences between audiences using audience segmentation techniques and data.
Use lessons learned to evaluate the success of the content and identify areas for improvement for future campaigns.
Use continuing professional development planning to support own current and future training and development needs.
Operate effectively within the production workflow to meet production timelines.

Your training plan

Content Creator Level 3 Standard:

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry
You will finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience and the opportunity for continued career progression.
Training is a blended learning delivery model: online learning, classroom sessions, work-based training, independent research, workplace projects, one-to-one support and training

Your training will include:

Brand & Brand Awareness
Content Planning & Pitching
Content Development
Principles of Graphic Design
Image Editing & Manipulation
Illustration & Vectors
Video Capture & Editing
Desktop Publishing
Web Design & User Experience
Coding
SEO & Blog Writing
Budgeting
Content Distribution & social media
Analytics & Feedback

For a full overview of the Content Creator Apprenticeship standard please see:

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/content-creator-v1-1

Requirements

Essential qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Attention to detail
Creative
Initiative

About this company

House of Cavani is a leading menswear wholesale and retail business based in Birmingham. Committed to providing high-quality products and excellent customer service.

https://cavani.co.uk/ (opens in new tab)

After this apprenticeship

Kaymans and the brand Cavani have a long history of supporting young people into full time roles within their company

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE WEST MIDLANDS CREATIVE ALLIANCE LIMITED

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000308040.

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Closes in 9 days (Monday 14 April 2025)

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