Company Overview
Kendo is the powerhouse behind some of your favorite beauty brands. Inspired by the phrase “can do,” we are reshaping the beauty industry with cutting-edge products, bold campaigns, and an unforgettable retail experience.
At Kendo, we create original founder-led brands in collaboration with top names in fashion and entertainment. Our brand portfolio includes KVD Beauty, Fenty Beauty by Rihanna, Fenty Skin, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen Skincare, and Lip Lab. Through these partnerships, we bring visionary stories to life, crafting the dream products you’ve always wanted but could never find—until now.
Join Our Journey
Since our founding in 2010, Kendo has seen extraordinary growth and rapid global expansion. Headquartered in San Francisco, we also have offices in Toronto, London, Paris, and Singapore. With a presence in 27 countries and growing, we owe our success to our talented team. We champion an entrepreneurial spirit, making the possibilities at Kendo limitless.
Our Guiding Principles
At Kendo, we live by five core values—our Kendo Kredo. These principles guide our business, shape our interactions, and influence every step of our recruitment process. They are the foundation of our culture and the key to our continued success.
Responsibilities
- Support the photographer during photoshoots and post-production.
- Utilize Capture One for seamless tethering, organizing photos, naming assets according to conventions, and making basic adjustments.
- Assist in managing the studio space and maintaining photography equipment.
- Perform image retouching in Photoshop while ensuring consistency in style and quality.
- Help oversee the workflow of digital assets from creation to final delivery.
Requirements
- Eager to gain hands-on experience as a Photo Assistant and Image Retoucher.
- Basic knowledge of camera functions, lenses, settings, and controls.
- Understanding of lighting techniques, equipment usage, and on-set safety.
- Familiarity with Apple OS and Capture One.
- Fundamental grasp of non-destructive editing processes in Adobe Photoshop.
- Interest or skills in video and motion capture are a plus.
- Ability to adapt, think on your feet, and solve problems creatively.
- Enthusiastic about learning through experience and working collaboratively.
- Strong attention to detail with a solid understanding of composition and aesthetics.
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Passion for creative problem-solving and delivering high-quality visual content
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