Studio Associate: PictureMe! Portrait Studios

• Provides operational and administrative services in a PictureMe Portrait Studio, including photography, sales, customer service, reporting, safety, inventory control, and the development and continuation of a professional relationship with Host Store Managers and associates.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in the day-to-day operations of the PictureMe Studio, including photography of customers of all ages (adults, teens, children, babies and infants), customer service, sales, and special activities, as directed
• Partners with the Studio Manager and other associates to achieve Studio’s operating plan goals
• Responsible for contributing to the overall sales performance of the studio by meeting or exceeding budgeted sales standards and other key performance standards
• Provides excellent customer service on a consistent basis through the proper use of photography and sales processes
• Responsible for projecting a positive attitude toward all Company and Host objectives and directives while promoting teamwork with all studio associates
• Assists with the maintenance of the studio equipment, fixtures and inventory, while ensuring a clean and safe operating studio
• Follows all operational standards, including but not limited to “on time opening and closing of the studios”, safety, proper administration of all cash handling and reporting processes
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to deliver excellent customer service
• Ability to follow the Company’s directives, policies and processes
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work patiently with customers of all ages
• Ability to manage time and solve problems
• Basic skill in the use of computers
• Ability to contribute to a cooperative team-work environment or to work alone

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT:

This position is within a retail environment; hours and schedules may vary based on the seasonality of the business. The Studio associate must be available and willing to work nights and weekends.

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Frequently required to bend, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, and reach above shoulder
• Lift, push, pull or move weights up to 30 pounds
• Associates must use their hands for simple grasping and fine manipulation in daily activities and for the occasional set up and maintenance of the studio and equipment
• Frequently required to stand for long periods of time
• Occasionally climb a ladder to approximately 10 feet above floor level