Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Photo Agent to join our production studio in Shoreditch, London, starting ASAP. Working under the Head of Photo, you’ll play a key role in growing and supporting our growing roster of Photographers, building strong client relationships, and driving new business across editorial, advertising, fashion and brand work.
This is a hands-on agenting role: you’ll be a day-to-day point of contact for our photographers, clients and producers, and a vital connector between creative talent, agencies and brands. You’ll bring a sharp visual eye, an existing industry network, and a real passion for photography and the people who make it.
About KODE
We are a multi-award-winning production studio, founded by five friends with a simple mission - to put our stamp on the industry as a new-generation creative company. We represent a diverse and inclusive roster of Directors, Photographers and Technologists.
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Essential Attributes:
- 3-6 years’ experience in a similar role at a photography agency, production company, artist representation business or talent agency
- Demonstrable track record of supporting or leading bookings, from initial brief through to delivery.
- A strong existing network of clients and creatives across agencies, brands and publications
- A deep love of photography, with a sharp visual eye and a clear point of view on the contemporary image-making landscape
- Confidence negotiating fees, usage, terms and contracts
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Highly organised, resourceful and pro-active, with the ability to juggle multiple projects and personalities
- Proficiency in Mac, G-Suite and Microsoft Office
Role Highlights:
- Acting as a day-to-day point of contact for our roster of Photographers, supporting them across bookings, development and career growth
- Working closely with the Head of Photo on roster strategy, talent scouting, signings, artist management and strategising.
- Pitching for new business, building treatments, decks and proposals in collaboration with photographers and producers
- Negotiating bookings, fees, usage and contracts with clients and agencies
- Building and nurturing relationships with brands, agencies, magazines and creatives in the UK and internationally
- Identifying new talent and supporting the growth and development of the photo division
- Liaising with internal producers, retouchers and the wider production team to ensure smooth project delivery
- Supporting marketing, PR and social activity for our photographers, including portfolio updates, mailers and press features
- Attending shoots, industry events, awards and previews to represent KODE and our roster
Working Style
This is a full-time role with flexible working between our space in Shoreditch and remote. We value in-person collaboration and time on set, and we trust our team to manage their own working pattern in line with the needs of our photographers, producers and clients.