Photo Studio Apprentice
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Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Title
Photo Studio ApprenticeJob Description
About the People Inc. Apprentice Program:
The People Inc. Apprentice Program empowers Iowas next generation of creators innovators and problem-solvers. Rooted in Des Moines and open to students across the state it bridges classroom learning with real-world impact offering apprentices the chance to grow with purpose while helping People Inc. shape the future of media technology and storytelling.
People Inc. is committed to diversity equity and inclusion and representing the communities that we serve. We strongly encourage BIPOC and LGBTQIA students to apply.
This is a paid Apprenticeship offering $15/hour.
Deadline to Apply: Sunday March 29 2026
Eligibility Requirements:
Junior Senior or recent graduate at an accredited college or university
Located in the state of Iowa
Available to work 15-20 hours per week September 7 2026 - May 22 2027
Ability to spend at least 2 days a week on site in our DSM office
Access to your own housing and transportation to/from the DSM office
About the Team:
The People Inc Content Studios consists of 5 full time Photographers. We photograph a range of topics consisting of food for Premium Publications product packaging and marketing photography for the Better Homes and Gardens brand licensing for Walmart and occasional internal portrait photography.
About the Role:
Photography Assistants support photographers in setting up executing and moving photoshoots both in the studio and on location. A strong passion for photography and willingness to learn are a must. Responsibilities also include assisting the Art and Prop departments as well as video production and editing as needed.
Apprentice Responsibilities will Include:
Setup and teardown of photography sets. This includes lighting equipment camera equipment and photography props.
Organize studio bays before and after each shoot.
Assist Photographers / Prop Stylists / Art Directors during the day.
Interaction with clients and customers including portrait posing and positioning.
Excellent communication and listening skills.
Must be a self-starter.
Must be willing to work flexible hours.
Must have a positive attitude and be willing to take direction from others.
Good organizational skills.
Must be able to lift and move heavy objects such as C-stands or surfaces.
About You:
Candidates for this role should have:
Experience in photography or other similar qualifications.
Must be proficient with Canon photography equipment.
Experience with Capture One Pro and Capture One Pro file management.
Experience with Adobe Photoshop.
Experience with Profoto lights and modifiers.
It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age color national origin citizenship status physical or mental disability race religion creed gender sex sexual orientation gender identity and/or expression genetic information marital status status with regard to public assistance veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local addition the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.Accommodation requests can be made by emailing .
The Company participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program please click here:
Key Skills
- Graphic Design
- Photography
- Video Editing
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Ftp
- Adobe Photoshop
- Adobe Illustrator
- Adobe Lightroom
- E-Commerce
- Photo Editing
- Photo Manipulation
- Adobe Indesign
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