Studio Assistant Trainee (Emiratisation)

INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over seven decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. In its pursuit to excel as a hybrid luxury retailer, the Group has curated a portfolio of over 10 owned brands and strengthened its distribution and marketing expertise for over 400 international names across luxury fashion, beauty, jewellery, watches, eyewear, and art de vivre categories.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken to build a future where luxury dreams become reality — bridging cultures and crafting memorable experiences for our consumers. Be it by constantly reinventing itself, committing to innovation, or embracing new technologies, the Group is shaping the future of luxury retail. It delivers seamless omnichannel experiences across more than 950 stores, online platforms, and mobile apps. Driving this innovation journey is The Greenhouse — the Group’s innovation hub, incubator, and accelerator for startups and emerging businesses, regionally and globally.

Chalhoub Group fosters a people-at-heart culture rooted in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and a workplace catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. Today, it brings together over 16,000 talented professionals across eight countries in the Middle East, with a presence in LATAM.

Sustainability is at the core of the Group’s strategy, guided by a clear commitment to people, partners, and the planet. Chalhoub Group is proud to be a member of the United Nations Global Compact, a signatory of the Women’s Empowerment Principles, and to have pledged to reach Net Zero by 2040.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Studio Assistant Trainee, you'll join the Level Shoes E-Commerce Creative Studio and experience what it takes to bring luxury products to life online. You'll work alongside photographers, stylists, production teams and stock teams, supporting the journey of a product through the studio. From the product arrival and preparation to the shoot, image quality checks, and final digital content.

This is a highly hands-on opportunity for someone who enjoys being part of a creative environment but is equally excited by the coordination, organization and operational detail that makes great creative work possible.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Work closely with photographers, stylists, production and stock teams to support the smooth day-to-day running of the studio.

• Coordinate the daily movement of products across styling, photography and copy sets.

• Organize and prepare products before and after shoots across tabletop and model sets.

• Support sample call-ins, product returns and stock movements, helping resolve product-related issues as they arise.

• Communicate with model agencies, including sourcing suitable options, coordinating availability and confirming bookings.

• Assist with daily shoot schedules, monitor production progress and flag potential delays or operational risks.

• Conduct studio site walks and identify imagery, copy or product presentation issues requiring follow-up.

• Support image quality control (QC) and the accurate upload of approved imagery to internal platforms.

• Maintain studio trackers, shoot schedules, product requests and operational documentation.

• Support the team in keeping studio workflows running efficiently and in line with agreed timelines and standards.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• UAE National with a Family Book.

• A background in creative studies, photography or styling is an advantage, but not essential.

• A genuine interest in fashion, luxury retail, photography, styling, e-commerce or creative production.

• Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail.

• Good time-management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A collaborative mindset and confidence working with different teams, including Styling, Photography, Production, Copy and Catalogue.

• A proactive and hands-on approach

• Flexibility, curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Most importantly, you don't need to be the person behind the camera to build a career in a creative studio. We're looking for someone who enjoys making things happen behind the scenes, keeping products, people and schedules coordinated so that the creative team can deliver at its best.

What the Group can Offer

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality. We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.

Using GenAI in Your Application Process

To support a fair and consistent experience for all candidates, we ask that assessments and interviews are completed independently and without assistance from generative AI tools. This ensures we understand your strengths, your thinking, and how you approach real situations.

Emirati Talent & Inclusive Opportunities

At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to empowering UAE Nationals and fostering local talent as part of our vision for a thriving workforce. We welcome applications from Emirati candidates who are eager to grow, innovate, and contribute to the success of our organization. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion ensures equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender, age, race, religion, or ability.