About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised individual to assist with the photography and handling of yarns within our Yarn Store department. This role involves collecting yarns, photographing them using a lightbox setup, accurately naming image files, and preparing samples while ensuring all items are correctly returned to storage.
This is a full time, temporary post for 6 months working 38 hours per week.
Monday to Thursday 0700 - 1600 Friday 0700 - 1100
Rate of pay starting from £12.60 per hour, dependant on experience.
Key Responsibilities
· Collect yarns from various designated storage areas within the yarn store
· Photograph yarns using a lightbox setup connected to a laptop
· Accurately rename image files to match the corresponding colour codes
· Arrange small cones to be wound for each colour photographed
· Return yarns to their correct storage locations after use
Required Skills and Attributes:
· Strong attention to detail
· Basic computer literacy, including file naming and image handling
· Good organisational skills
· Ability to work independently and follow instructions
· Comfortable working at height (suitable equipment will be provided)
Desirable:
· Experience with digital photography or product photography setups
· Familiarity with yarns, textiles, or related materials
About Us
Founded in 1797, Johnstons of Elgin is an innovative, luxury clothing brand celebrating 225 years of experience in working with the world’s finest fibres. Across three centuries, our family-owned company has carefully sources cashmere and fine woollen fibres from around the world, applying the latest technology and highest quality craft expertise in our very own vertical Scottish mills. Employing over 1,000 staff, our valued employees and communities are at the heart of everything we do, producing unique, high-quality designs that are made to last. Our brand is focused on sustainability, working with natural, renewable, and biodegradable fibres and we are committed to maintaining a minimal environmental footprint.
Johnstons of Elgin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer wholeheartedly supporting the principles of equality and diversity to build an inclusive workforce. Our aim is to embed diversity and inclusion in everything we do to create an environment where our employees feel safe to be their whole authentic self without having to downplay or change parts of their identity. We celebrate diversity in all its forms, which goes beyond those characteristics protected by law to include everything that makes us unique, from our backgrounds and experiences to our personalities and ways of thinking.
We endeavour to provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and encourage any candidate who requires assistance to contact us at hr@johnstonsofelgin.com.
Don’t meet every requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single requirement or qualification. At Johnstons of Elgin, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role but think your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Please note all applicants must be able to provide evidence of their right to remain and take up paid employment in country job is based.
Closing Date 20 June 2025