Seasonal Photography Managers – Halloween and Christmas Events
Photo Experience is recruiting four confident and enthusiastic Photography Managers to lead our photography teams at some of Ireland’s most popular seasonal events.
Four positions are available:
- Malahide Castle, Malahide – Halloween and Christmas
- Palmerstown House Estate, Johnstown, Co. Kildare – Christmas
- Elf Town, Dublin 4 – Christmas
- Luggwoods, Saggart, Co. Dublin – Halloween and Christmas
This is a hands-on operational role. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day photography operation, leading and motivating your team, delivering excellent customer service and ensuring that sales opportunities are maximised throughout the event.
You do not need to be a professional photographer. We are looking for strong people managers who are commercially focused, organised and comfortable working in a busy, customer-facing environment. Full training on our photography equipment and sales systems will be provided.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing the daily photography and sales operation
- Leading, supporting and motivating the photography team
- Ensuring every visitor receives a friendly and engaging experience
- Driving sales and working towards agreed performance targets
- Training staff in photography, customer service and sales techniques
- Preparing rotas and ensuring shifts are adequately covered
- Monitoring staff performance and providing ongoing feedback
- Completing daily equipment checks and reporting technical issues
- Managing photographic stock and other venue supplies
- Completing daily reports and communicating results
- Working closely with the event management and Photo Experience operational teams
- Ensuring the photography and sales areas are clean, organised and ready for customers
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous supervisory or management experience
- Strong customer service and sales skills
- The confidence to lead a team in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent organisation and communication skills
- A practical and hands-on approach to problem-solving
- The ability to remain calm and positive during busy periods
- Good computer skills and confidence learning new systems
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and peak seasonal dates
Previous experience in photography, retail, hospitality, events or visitor attractions would be helpfu.
Contract: Seasonal Halloween and/or Christmas position
Locations: Malahide, Dublin 4, Saggart and Johnstown, Co. Kildare
Hours: Full-time seasonal hours, including weekends, evenings and peak event dates
When applying, please state your preferred location and confirm whether you are available for Halloween, Christmas or both. Please also let us know if you are willing to be considered for more than one location.
Pay: From €16.00 per hour
Expected hours: 30.0 – 40.0 per week
Work Location: In person
