Casting and Studio Assistant

Overview

From our first store in the 1960s, a little Taunton shop with great clothes and even better prices, to an omni-channel business serving millions of customers… we're New Look.

Our purpose is always to inspire That New Look Feeling and we believe that starts with us. Our values motivate us every day: we play to win, we’re customer-obsessed and we work as one.

It's a busy and exciting time for the brand and we’re on the hunt for a Casting & Studio Assistant to join our growing  Studio team.

JOB PURPOSE: 

The primary role of this job is to provide support to the Senior Casting Manger. The secondary role is to provide support to the studio team as required 

ACCOUNTABILITES & RESPONSIBILLITIES: 

The main focus of this role is to support the Senior Casting Manager with all aspects of model casting and model booking.  The model booking department is responsible for sourcing and securing an amazing roster of models to use across the company. This includes models for all NL  ecom product shoots, campaigns and creative content shoots.  Their goal is to build a strong visual identity for the brand – and do so in the most efficient way possible.  

The role sits within the wider studio team, where we have a truly ‘one-team’ approach, so the role would also involve additional production admin and occasional on set shoot assistance.  This role is for someone that is flexible with a can-do attitude.  You are going to need to have excellent, accurate admin skills, as well as be comfortable on a busy photo studio set, and dealing with models and casting agents on a daily basis. A keen interest or previous experience in the world of casting is preferable.  

This role is predominantly responsible for supporting the Senior Casting Manager to ensure the seamless running of all day-to-day model booking and casting for the business including:  

• Optioning and confirming models for e-commerce bookings 
• Checking in & welcoming models daily, ensuring they have everything they need whilst they are on the shoot – and being a key point of contact for them whilst in the building 
• Confidently arranging & holding castings with models at our in-house studios  
• Building and maintaining a strong ‘behind-the-scenes’ filing and organisational system for the casting team - including updating model family docs, seasonal casting docs, and booking calendars  
• Liaising daily with external model agents in a professional manner and building strong relationships. 
• Working closely with our in-house studio team to become a key, reliable team member 
• Taking ownership on certain casting areas, with guidance from Senior Casting Manager 
• Working closely with Senior Casting Manager on 915 (teen) castings in particular – taking ownership of the process involved including licensing and regular check-ins with the models/agents 
• Support Senior Managers by creating studio presentation decks   
• Ensure all model rates are recorded and communicated correctly. Accuracy and consistency in bookings is key in this role.  
• Stepping in to cover Senior Casting Manager during annual leave 
• Calendar management for upcoming creative & campaign shoots 
• Reviewing other high street brands to see what models they are using – and suggesting them for us where appropriate 
• Follow models and brands on Instagram – always bringing ideas to the table for discussion 
• Support with any day-to-day studio and production assistance as and when required including general studio runner activities, sample receiving, supporting the styling team; steaming product, wardrobe maintenance and photography assistance.  

VALUES & BEHAVIOURS: 

• Love the NL brand 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Mature  
• Calm 
• Self-sufficient 
• Always bringing innovative ideas to the table 
• Very precise when it comes to admin – crossing every T, and dotting every I 
• Professional and responsible – you will be representing the company to external suppliers 
• A desire to learn more about the area of model casting and booking 
• Happy to muck in as and when required 
• Team player but good at working on their own initiative 

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: 

• Passion for models  
• Previous experience within casting or a studio environment preferred 
• Creative experience of putting deck and presentations together 
• Numerical accuracy 

Why New Look?

The amazing people, the fashion – there are so many reasons to love working at New Look. We prioritise development, offering training to support your progression, so you can be your absolute best and achieve your goals. You’ll also receive these amazing benefits, to name only a few:

• 40% staff discount
• Monthly 25% off privilege vouchers for family and friends to enjoy
• Season ticket loans
• Pension – A contributory private pension scheme
• Virtual GP access

Apply now to find out more.

We pride ourselves on being a flexible employer. Although this is a full-time role, our colleagues work a range of patterns. If you have a specific pattern in mind, we're keen to discuss this with you in line with the output needed for the role.

Location: London, W1W 8HJ