Studio Manager
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UPDATE: Applications are now closed

Are you a well organised problem solver? An inbox-zero type with an impeccable eye for detail? A budding communicator with an interest in the creative industries? Then come and work with me. I am looking for a studio manager to manage production of personal and editorial work, keep on top of emails, make the most of social media, and work with me to drive the business forward. 

What will you be doing?

  • Office management. From diary management to keeping on top of my contact database, and of course managing the inbox – you will be running the office side of the business.
  • Production. Producing and organising photoshoots for editorial and personal projects. Organising exhibitions and liaising with relevant partners.
  • Business development. You will join me in researching current and new clients. You will be helping to write pitches and create treatments to win new work. You will support me in arranging meetings with creatives, portfolio sessions with agencies, and meetings with new magazines. 
  • Communications. You’ll be crafting social media posts, newsletters and exhibition copy, and helping me promote projects to the press and public. 

Who are you?

  • A self starter who loves to solve problems and improve things.
  • A team player who enjoys working in an informal environment.
  • Someone who gets a kick out of being well organised.
  • A brilliant communicator, whether writing or speaking.
  • Someone with a bit of experience as an office manager or producer.
  • A lover of spreadsheets, and a pro with a contact database.

No photography or creative industry experience required (if you dream of a career change  maybe this is the pivot for you).

What will you get (to start with):

  • £24-26k per year
  • Hybrid working, with an office in Streatham and a photo studio in Kennington. 
  • Full time or part time, with flexible hours.
  • A fun and creative environment. 
  • Working with some of the most creative and interesting people out there.
  • Big development opportunities as the business grows.

How to apply:

Send an email with a covering letter and a CV outlining your experience to info@charlieclift.com with the subject as “Studio manager application”

- The Mishal Husain Show – Bloomberg - Charlie Clift

The Mishal Husain Show – Bloomberg

It was great to catch up with Mishal Husain to create portraits for her new show at Bloomberg, which features conversations with world leaders and pioneers. We’ve worked together before on her Observer Magazine cover, photographing in her mother’s living room. Needless to say, the Bloomberg newsroom was a rather different space, but she brought that same calm confidence and sharp presence. A huge thank you to Leonor Mamanna, the entire team at Bloomberg, Louise Heywood, and everyone else who ensured the day ran smoothly. Listen to the podcast on Apple, Spotify, or click here: LINK

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Dame Judi Dench & Brendan O’Hea – Die Zeit

  When I’m in my 90s I want to be like Judi Dench – witty, mischievous and drinking champagne at lunch. The team at Die Zeit asked me to photograph Dame Judi with fellow actor Brendan O’Hea. She and Brendan are long-term friends and it shows – they play off each other, make fools of each other and laugh constantly. A joy to witness. The portraits accompany a beautiful interview feature about `The man who pays the rent’ – a series of informal and intimate conversations between Dame Judi and Brendan. The book has just been published in Germany. I am still pinching myself to believe this happened…

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40th AOP Awards

  I’m honoured that this portrait of Tilda Swinton has been selected as a finalist for the 40th AOP awards. Huge thanks to Victor & Simon and the incredible Cartier team for helping make this special moment happen.

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Dracula – Lyric Theatre

  I loved sinking my teeth into the new adaptation of Bram Stoker’s horror classic, Dracula with Lyric Theatre. This is a show that truly uncovers the female voices at the heart of the tale, and I can’t wait to see it. It was a total pleasure to help bring art director Emilie Chen’s bold vision to life. We worked to create a look that is both powerful, unapologetic, and dripping with red light. The show’s leads Umi Myers and Mei Mac brought an awesome energy to the shoot, especially considering it was the hottest day of the year so far. Adapted by Morgan Lloyd Malcolm and directed by Emma Baggott, this is a theatrical thriller not to be missed.  

Andy Murray – Walker’s Shortbread

  Had a blast directing and photographing a tennis legend. Pop your sound on for the video.  Safe to say, quality control was delicious on this one. Huge thanks to New Commercial Arts for trusting me with the vision. Credits: Director & Photographer – Me Agent – Beth Wightman at B&A Reps Producer – George Hall DOP – Martyna Knitter NCA CCO – Ian Heartfield Creative – Katie Burrell Creative – Andy Burrell Creative Producer – Kiti Swannell Design – King Henry Post Production – Creative Outpost Voice Over – Robbie Jack Music composed by Mark Rose First AC – Gino Vitolo Playback – Catherine Yeats Video Assistant – Georgie Wilding Photography assistant – Rosie Alice-Wilson Digital Technician – Seb Niespiowski Hair & Makeup – Emma Leon Wardrobe – Harriet Elton Prop Styling – Victoria Twyman Production Assistant – Ester Viana Runner – Alisha Shaw Behind The Scenes – Olivia...

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B&A Announcement

    Big news – I’m represented by B&A! Their brilliant team supports some of the most inspiring photographers and illustrators around, so I could not be more excited to join them. A new chapter begins. ba-reps.com

Awards – AP41 & Communication Arts Photo Annual

  I’m honoured that this special moment with Patti Smith has been selected as a winner for both the American Photography 41 competition and the Communication Arts Photography Annual. Huge thanks to Victor & Simon and the incredible Cartier team for helping make this moment happen.    

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Materialists – A24

  This was fun. Pedro Pascal, Dakota Johnson, and Chris Evans photographed for A24 to celebrate the upcoming release of Materialists movie. Ace to see this shoot hit the internet and gain millions of likes in a matter of hours – becoming the top post ever on A24’s instagram, plus featuring on feeds by Rolling Stone, IMDb, Cosmopolitan, Wonderland, and so many others. Giant thanks to: Gabriela De Camps and Corinne Ferman Styling: Kate Young, Ilaria Urbinati, Julie Ragolia Hair: George Northwood Makeup: Georgie Eisdell Grooming: Coco Ullrich, Jay Wejebe First Assistant: George Hall Photo Assistant: Rosie Alice Wilson Runner: Ariel Turgeman-Fabrizio Props: Andie Redman at Creative Assistants Agency

- Mishal Husain – The Observer Magazine - Charlie Clift

Mishal Husain – The Observer Magazine

Mishal Husain and her mother Shama for the cover of The all-new Observer Magazine. Exciting to be part of the new-era the world’s oldest Sunday newspaper. “Is there a term in any language, I wondered, for a place that was nearly your hometown, or could have been, had history not intervened?” Mishal Husain as written for the magazine about her trip to the city of her grandfather’s childhood, Lucknow, a place that he couldn’t visit himself once Pakistan and India were partitioned. I had the absolute pleasure to spend an afternoon with Mishal and her mother to create portraits to go with the article. It is a story hard to tell in a photograph, but I am especially proud of the image on the cover where Mishal and Shama sit with a portrait of her grandfather Shahid. Huge thanks to the amazing team behind the shoot: Alex Ortiz – Photo...

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Red Nose Day – TK Maxx & Comic Relief

  My studio was filled with a whirlwind of laughs and good vibes as an array of household names visited. We were all there to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Red Nose Day and TK Maxx making their fun raising chari-tees. I grew up watching Red Nose Day every year on the TV, it was an unmissable event for me. So it is wonderful to be part of it this year, and to do my bit to help raise funds for the ace causes it’s supports. Go grab your chari-tee now! A huge thank you to the epic team at TK Maxx and Dundas PR, and everyone else who threw their energy and enthusiasm into making this happen. First assistant: George Hall Lighting: Phil Hardman, Rosie Wilson and Isaak Hest. Makeup and hair: Neil Young, Caroline Barnes, Chris Okonta, Fiona Eustace, and Francesca Daniella Stylist: Rachel Davis