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Photo Production Intern at Retrofête in New York, NY
Skills
Job Description
Role Summary
We're looking for a Production intern to support photo shoots end-to-end, from pre-production logistics to on-set assistance to light creative direction for both Retrofete and Seroya, and to help build out decks and reference materials using both traditional and AI-assisted tools. This is a great fit for someone early in their career who has a good eye, is organized, and is comfortable picking up new software quickly. This person will report and work closely with the Art Director
Core Responsibilities
Production
- Coordinate photo shoot logistics: scheduling, call sheets, location/vendor communication, talent/model coordination
- Manage equipment lists, prop sourcing, and on-set organization
- Handle day-of production support (set up, wrangling, timeline tracking)
- Maintain shot lists and ensure deliverables are tracked post-shoot
Junior Art Direction
- Gather and organize mood boards and reference imagery for shoot concepts
- Assist in building visual decks/presentations for internal review and client/stakeholder approval
- Support the creative lead in translating concepts into shootable references
- Maintain an organized reference/asset library
Photography & Tools
Comfortable using standard photo editing tools (e.g., Lightroom, Photoshop, or Capture One)
Solid eye for composition, lighting, and visual quality — able to flag issues or curate selects
Proficient (or quick to learn) deck-building tools (Google Slides, Keynote, Canva, PowerPoint)
Working familiarity with AI tools for image generation/editing, research, and reference gathering (e.g., Midjourney, Photoshop generative fill, ChatGPT/Claude for research or drafting) . doesn't need to be an expert, just resourceful and willing to experiment
Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in photography, visual arts, communications, or related field
Some experience assisting on photo/video shoots (school projects, freelance, internships) preferred
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail — production work is logistics-heavy
Genuine visual sensibility, can articulate why a reference image works
Curious and adaptable with new software/tools, including AI tools
Good communicator; comfortable coordinating with vendors, talent, and internal stakeholders
Nice to Have
- Personal photography portfolio or body of work
- Experience with basic video/BTS content capture
Hourly Rate: $17.50