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Photography Department – Ross’s Auctioneers & Valuers (Belfast City Centre)

Job Description:

Ross’s, a well-established Belfast city centre firm of Auctioneers & Valuers, holds monthly Jewellery, Fine Art and Antique auctions, shipping to clients worldwide.

Due to continued growth and high demand within our Photography Department, We are seeking a dynamic and creative Photography & Content Specialist to join our team.

This is a creative and dynamic role, with full training provided.

This role involves capturing high-quality images and managing visual content. The ideal candidate will possess strong organisational skills, a keen eye for detail, and proficiency in digital editing tools. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to develop your skills in both photography and digital marketing within a collaborative environment.

The start date for this role will be as soon as possible.

The Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Photographing Jewellery, Fine Art and Antiques to a high professional standard
• Producing creative advertising images across all three departments
• Supporting the visual presentation of auction catalogues and digital platforms

This position offers an excellent opportunity to gain valuable insight and hands-on experience across all aspects of a busy auction department.

Responsibilities

• Conduct professional photography sessions to produce compelling visual content aligned with brand standards
• Each month, as a team, we photograph around 2000 pieces for our monthly auctions
• Edit and enhance images using Adobe Photoshop & Lightroom to ensure high-quality output for various platforms
• Coordinate with the management team on project timelines, deliverables, and creative direction

Skills

• Strong management and organisational skills with the ability to handle multiple projects efficiently
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator and Lightroom.
• Excellent communication skills in English
• Experience in project management and team collaboration
• Excellent time management skills
• IT proficiency across various platforms
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Essential Criteria

• Proficiency in the Adobe Creative Suite is essential
• A University Degree - preferably in the creative sector
• Excellent time management skills, with the ability to work efficiently and prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A willingness to learn and support colleagues
• Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Working Hours & Location

Please note this position is fully on-site in Belfast city centre, Monday to Friday, 9.00am – 5.15pm.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a flourishing department within a respected auction house and develop your creative career in a unique and specialist industry.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £27,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Work Location: In person