ABOUT KENDO
Kendo Holdings, Inc. is a San Francisco-based beauty brand developer and wholesaler owned by LVMH Moët Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group. A play on the words “can do”, Kendo has become the hub of creativity and next generation beauty product development for global Sephora channels and selective retailers outside of Sephora.
Through original development, collaborations and acquisitions the Kendo stable of brands will always be creative, inspiring and innovative. A dynamic engine of speed, expertise and market-savvy, the Kendo team continues to redefine the beauty industry through great product, great storytelling, great retail and direct-to-consumer partnerships. This shows up in everything we do and in what we stand for:
- “Can Do” Spirit: We work together to make our wildest dreams a reality: As entrepreneurs, we embrace optimism and find creative ways to reach our goals
- Advocacy, Diversity, and Inclusion: We recognize and celebrate the full spectrum of personal identities. We create safe spaces so everyone’s voice is heard. We listen with humility and act with courage.
- Storytelling: We tell authentic stories like no, one else. It’s our key to inspire trust and build relationships, rallying, our people, partners, and consumers around our brands.
- Resilience: We embrace challenges as opportunities. Change is ever- constant, and agility is our strength.
- Product Excellence: We put the consumers first: We constantly raise the bar to create products of the highest quality that everyone just has to have.
The Kendo house of brands currently includes: Fenty Beauty, Fenty Skin, Fenty Eau de Parfum, Fenty Hair, Ole Henriksen, Lip Lab.
SUMMARY
We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented entry-level assistant to support both shoot and post-shoot workflows. This person will support on shoots with equipment and technical skills. They will also be responsible for marking up images with clear, actionable retouching notes. This role is ideal for someone interested in beauty photography, post-production, and creative operations.
The hourly range for this part-time temp position is $28 - $32 per hour. Offered salary is dependent upon experience and San Francisco location. This is a hybrid role based in our downtown San Francisco office – Tues through Thursday in-office, with Monday and Friday remote.
*This position is 15 hours per week.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Digital Tech Skillset, some experience or proficiency with this software and techniques:
- Capture One (basic file management, naming, applying color balance, processing files for retouching)
- Helicon Focus (focus stacking)
- Photoshop (general image QC, basic non-destructive techniques, clipping path, adjustment layers, etc.)
Photo Assistant Skillset, some understanding and experience with
- Cameras (camera settings, camera lenses, tripods, etc.)
- Lighting equipment (c-stands, strobe heads, seamless paper, etc.)
- Light modifiers (grids, types of diffusion, gels, etc.)
- Safely lift 30-40 lbs
Photo Review
- Review selects from photoshoots and apply precise markup for retouching (color consistency, product perfection, flyaways, etc.)
- Add clear, concise notes directly onto images using tools like Capture One, Photoshop, or PDF markups
- Ensure all notes align with brand guidelines and creative direction
- Organize files, maintain naming conventions, and track versioning
- Communicate updates and flag inconsistencies to the photo producer and retouching team
- Assist with basic post-production tasks as needed
REQUIREMENTS
- Strong attention to detail and visual sensitivity, especially in beauty imagery
- Basic familiarity with Adobe Photoshop and/or Capture One (training provided)
- Clear written communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple assets and stay organized under deadlines
- Interest in beauty, photography, and post-production workflows
