Studio Runner

Job Title: Runner

Department: Studio Operations

Location: London (Dalston)

Reports To: General Manager

Type: Full-time

About Us:

INK is a creative post-production studio working across global campaigns, books, and exhibitions. Since 2017, we’ve built a dynamic team of specialists delivering world-class work in retouching, colour-grading, compositing and project management.

We pride ourselves on creating an inclusive, collaborative environment where craft and creativity meet, trusted by leading image makers and brands to push boundaries and elevate their work.

The Role:

We’re looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Runner to support the smooth running of our London studio. This is an opportunity to gain hands-on experience across post-production while playing a vital part in client service and studio operations.

The role is varied, working across every department, so if you’re passionate about the creative industries and eager to learn, this is your chance to grow within a fast-moving studio environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Welcome and assist clients during meetings and sessions, ensuring they feel supported and comfortable.
• Organise refreshments, room setups and provide basic technical troubleshooting for client-facing sessions.
• Maintain a polished, professional studio environment in keeping with the expectations of our high-end clients.
• Manage office administration, including expenses, studio supplies, deliveries (prints, hard drives, samples).
• Assist with bookings for team travel between our London, Paris, Amsterdam, and New York offices.
• Help with archiving and digital asset management, ensuring resources are accessible and secure (using Dash and LTO).
• Support the Stills team with print requests.
• Contribute to studio special projects, such as events, workshops, exhibitions and print sales.

What We’re Looking For:

• A productive mentality that thrives solving problems under pressure, and is able to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicator with a professional, discreet, client-facing approach.
• Comfortable in a technical setting, with basic IT troubleshooting skills.
• A genuine interest in photography, fashion, art, digital retouching and/or creative production.

Experience working on set in photography or film production is advantageous but not required.

What You’ll Gain:

• First-hand experience inside a premier creative post-production studio.
• Exposure to production, colour grading, VFX and retouching pathways.
• Daily collaboration with experienced retouchers, producers and creatives.
• Insight into the intersection of art, advertising, technology and client services.
• Opportunities to grow your career within a globally recognised and rapidly expanding creative organisation.

Requirements:

Available to work full-time from our Dalston studio.

To apply please email your CV and cover letter to talent@ink.studio with the subject line: "Studio Runner Application"