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London studio, full-time, permanent

Make is a studio of highly creative and talented architects and designers with considerable experience
designing advanced, complex and iconic buildings. We’re an equal opportunities employer committed
to creating an open and egalitarian working environment. We’ve been listed in the Sunday Times
‘Best Small Companies to Work For’ ranking for three consecutive years, and were the AJ100
Practice of the Year 2014 and the AJ100 Employer of the Year 2016.

Brand integrity, creative cohesion and cutting-edge visuals are key to our success. We’re looking for a
skilled photographer to fulfil a creative and diverse role within a branded framework. The chosen
candidate will join Make’s award-winning Visual Communications team, working with four graphic
designers and another photographer (currently on maternity leave), as well as the wider
Communications team.

The ideal candidate will have up to three years of relevant experience, be able to create short films as
well as photography, and be ready to hit the ground running. They will report to the Head of Visual
Communications. This role is key to bringing our project portfolio to life from concept to completion,
and will involve working closely with project architects. All photographic equipment will be supplied.

Start date is as soon as possible.

Key tasks and responsibilities:

• Regularly visiting projects on site to maintain a visual record
• Documenting completed projects, including final use
• Documenting architectural models on behalf of project teams
• Maintaining a photographic record of life in the studio
• Photographing portraits for CVs and studio uses
• Creating short films
• Carrying out any Photoshop and Premiere retouching/editing
• Uploading images to the image library
• Providing technical support for Photoshop and Premiere Pro

Design experience and skills required:

• A content-relevant, up-to-date professional portfolio demonstrating:
  • Architectural photography
  • Reportage and portrait photography
  • Short films
  • A keen eye for detail
• Problem-solving skills and a desire to push creative boundaries
• Self-motivated and proactive personality, with a strong work ethic
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple design tasks and
  prioritise accordingly
• Fluency in Photoshop, Premiere Pro and raw editing programs

Also beneficial:

• Familiarity with the architectural design process
• A keen interest in the urban environment
• An understanding of typography and layout
• Knowledge of After Effects and Open Asset
• Experience working with architects and graphic designers
• Experience working within a collaborative design team

About you:

At Make we look for people who not only have the required experience and skills but also fit the
culture. We’re an employee-owned practice, which means every employee is a partner. For this role,
we’re looking for someone who is:

• An excellent communicator
• Proactive, innovative and resourceful
• Organised and methodical, with an emphasis on efficient time management
• Able to multi-task
• Approachable, helpful and thrives in a supporting role
• Keenly interested architecture

Minimum qualifications:

• BA in Photography, Media Studies or equivalent

How to apply: If you think you have the drive to succeed in this creative and challenging
environment, please email your CV, portfolio and salary expectations to
graphics@makearchitects.com

We expect to receive a high volume of applications; if you do not hear from us within two weeks,
please assume you have been unsuccessful at this time.

NO AGENCIES PLEASE
Make does not accept CVs from agencies.