Photography Assistant Internship (HQ Vienna)

Vienna - Traineeship

We are looking for a creative and passionate individual ready to join Lomography´s team in its HQ in Vienna. As a Photo Assistant Intern, you will support our team of in-house photographers and videographers, as well as the marketing team worldwide. You will support the creation of exciting photo & video content for our creative range of analogue photography products. This position is an excellent opportunity for someone who has an affinity for words, arts, content creation and wishes to work in a multicultural environment, with a large community of creative individuals.

We are looking for a talented photography intern to help with a wide range of tasks and projects.

About Us

Lomography is a globally active organization dedicated to experimental and creative analogue photography. Originally established in 1992 by a group of offbeat students as an arts movement, but fuelled by fiery passion and burning curiosity, the Lomographic Society soon grew into an international venture.

Our snapshots are characterized by vibrant colours, surprise effects and pure spontaneity. We have over a million creative members across the world and invite you to let loose, ignite your inspiration and to catapult your shots around the globe through our online platform. Whether you’re a complete novice or a seasoned pro, everyone can harness the photographic power to create something incredible. Don’t think – just shoot!

Responsibilities
  • Take product shots of Lomography cameras, films, lenses and accessories
  • Take mood-style photos (people shooting with cameras and using accessories)
  • Take creative sample photos using Lomography products
  • Record & edit short videos for social media
  • Participate in the brainstorm and moodboard creation following a campaign brief given by marketing team
  • Retouching and finalizing photos
  • Help manage a database of all product photos
  • Working with designers for special shots needed for print or online (newsletters and website)
  • Assist the team for organizing photo shoots, props and set up
  • Assist the team for product tests when necessary
Requirements
  • Knowledge/experience of Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom
  • Experience with video editing tools is a big plus
  • Resourceful, creative and proactive
  • Good understanding of the Rules of Photography
  • Experience working with different lighting – studio strobes, on-board flash, available light
  • Keen attention to detail
What we Offer
  • The opportunity to contribute to the Lomography legacy and to interact with a large community of creative individuals
  • Learn the ins and outs of photography
  • Test all the Lomography gear you ever dreamt of and more
  • Be part of a young, international team who loves to occasionally hang out after work
  • We always work on interesting new projects, so there’s never a dull moment
  • You will work in the heart of Vienna, in the beautiful and lively 7th district
  • A lomographic welcome package
Employment
  • Voluntary traineeship
  • Compensation: 500 € per month
  • Duration: up to 5 months (Upon successful completion of the traineeship, candidates may be considered for other opportunities within Lomography)
  • Job start date: as soon as possible
  • Please note that this job requires EU-citizenship (mind transitional provisions), citizenship in the European Economic Area, Swiss citizenship, working holiday visa, or a standing access to the Austrian labour market and make sure to include the relevant information in your application!

If you are looking for a young and dynamic organization and are interested in a position where you can develop your skills and take over new responsibilities, apply now to join the Lomography Team by sending your application (including English CV, cover letter and samples of your work) to

job.k734g@lomography.recruitee.com

and please wait to be contacted by us.

  • Vienna, Austria

    Vienna has been declared the most liveable city in the world by Mercer and three times by The Economist; we couldn’t agree more! International, affordable, culture all around, this city has a lot on offer. From countryside vineyards to summer swimming spots, with plenty of old Viennese cafes around to sit and read after visiting one of the many art spaces. Also voted as World's Greenest City, you can easily while away your spare time at one of the many city parks. The Lomography HQ is located in the lively 7th district (Neubau, the namesake of one of our cameras) where all the analogue magic happens. There’s a camera shop on every corner and its historical architecture houses many independent boutiques and record stores in a cool urban environment. What’s more, the extensive public transport makes everything just a stone's throw away!

  • What we do at Lomography

    We’re committed to keeping analogue alive and helping our international Community capture the curious world we live in. We offer an ever-expanding range of experimental analogue goodies including innovative films, cameras, instant products, lenses & photographic accessories on our Online Shop and through a global network of retail partners. In addition to selling analogue gear, we publish daily tipsters, tutorials and interviews in our online Lomography Magazine and host a Community Site where Community members can upload their images and interact with over 1 million fellow Lomographers worldwide.

  • What we stand for

    The Lomographic Society International is a globally-active organization dedicated to analogue, experimental and creative photography. Our team comes together from all over the world and we are all different. It’s really important to us that everybody feels welcome at Lomography. We think diversity is a strength and inclusion should be meaningful in order to provide equal opportunities for everyone.

  • What working at Lomography is like

    We offer jobs in various departments with quick promotion opportunities and a wide range of benefits, not least access to all the fun Lomography gear you could ever dream of! English is our working language amongst a friendly team comprising over 15 different nationalities – everyone has a place at Lomography! Each of us brings something new to the team and we all share a common passion for photography. Every career path is unique and offers the opportunity to gain new perspectives and knowledge.

  • Where can you find us?

    With our HQ in Vienna and subsidiaries located in London, Paris, New York, Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shanghai and Manila – you can choose the destination of your dreams. We're happy to help you when relocating to any of the places that you’re drawn to and wherever you end up, our international team works together so you will be able to engage with colleagues and Community members from all around the world.

  • How do you apply

    Don’t be shy! Browse through our job postings and feel free to tell us all about your passions, strengths and experiences. Feel free to share your photos with us if you are an analogue enthusiast or any other creative project that you think we might find interesting. Let us know why you want to contribute to Lomography’s legacy and we will get back to you as soon as possible. We’ll aim to get back to you within one week with our feedback!

  • Which team fits you

    We have several different in-house departments including marketing, design, programming, copywriting, product development, finance and administration. We strongly believe in training talents in all areas and you will definitely learn something new at Lomography. Rest assured: we will find a department that fits your ambitions!

  • What the hell is Lomography?

    Established in Vienna in 1992 as an artistic movement – fuelled by fiery passion and burning curiosity – today, Lomography designs, manufactures and distributes analogue cameras and accessories to photographers around the world. We are a creative and globally present company with our headquarters located in Vienna, along with various subsidiaries all over the world.

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Still haven’t found what you’re looking for?

Don’t worry, Lomography is always on the lookout for motivated people to join our team. Send your resume to jobs@lomography.com and let us know what role you’d be interested in.