Job description
Role Overview
Studio Assistant Trainee (Emiratisation) at Chalhoub Group, based in the United Arab Emirates. This is a hands-on position within the Level Shoes E-Commerce Creative Studio.
Company Overview
Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East for over seven decades. The Group operates as a hybrid luxury retailer with a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and distribution for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. The Group employs over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM. Sustainability is at the core of the Group's strategy, with commitments including membership in the United Nations Global Compact, signatory status of the Women's Empowerment Principles, and a pledge to reach Net Zero by 2040. The Greenhouse serves as the Group's innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses regionally and globally.
Role Purpose
To support the Level Shoes E-Commerce Creative Studio in bringing luxury products to life online. You will work across the complete product journey from arrival and preparation through shooting, quality checks, and final digital content delivery, balancing hands-on creative support with coordination, organization, and operational detail.
Key Responsibilities
Studio Operations & Coordination
- Coordinate the daily movement of products across styling, photography and copy sets.
- Assist with daily shoot schedules, monitor production progress and flag potential delays or operational risks.
- Maintain studio trackers, shoot schedules, product requests and operational documentation.
- Support the team in keeping studio workflows running efficiently and in line with agreed timelines and standards.
Product Management & Preparation
- Organize and prepare products before and after shoots across tabletop and model sets.
- Support sample call-ins, product returns and stock movements, helping resolve product-related issues as they arise.
Creative Team Support
- Work closely with photographers, stylists, production and stock teams to support the smooth day-to-day running of the studio.
- Conduct studio site walks and identify imagery, copy or product presentation issues requiring follow-up.
Image Quality Control & Digital Asset Management
- Support image quality control (QC) and the accurate upload of approved imagery to internal platforms.
Model & Talent Coordination
- Communicate with model agencies, including sourcing suitable options, coordinating availability and confirming bookings.
Qualifications & Experience
- UAE National with a Family Book.
- A background in creative studies, photography or styling is an advantage, but not essential.
- A genuine interest in fashion, luxury retail, photography, styling, e-commerce or creative production.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.
- Good time-management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- A collaborative mindset and confidence working with different teams, including Styling, Photography, Production, Copy and Catalogue.
- A proactive and hands-on approach.
- Flexibility, curiosity and a willingness to learn.
Additional Information
The Group offers a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies and exclusive employee discounts. You will receive enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Chalhoub Group is committed to empowering UAE Nationals and fostering local talent, welcoming applications from Emirati candidates eager to grow, innovate, and contribute to the organization's success. The Group's commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, or ability. Assessments and interviews should be completed independently and without assistance from generative AI tools.