Work with Kamerastore

Hear hear, all ye fellow photographers.

It is once again time to open the gates of our Willy Wonka's camera factory - Kamerastore is recruiting!

Just like Willy, we’re looking for people who not only deserve the keys to this quirky place but also want to help keep the magic (of photography) alive for new generations.

Some of the positions require Finnish skills, but most don’t. International applicants are welcome to apply, though not all positions allow for immigration to Finland from outside EU. All positions (except the Stockholm one) are located in Tampere at our HQ.

(If you haven't had a tour of our factory, here is a 33-minute one with a Canadian accent and a 93-minute one with an American accent.)

Open Positions 2025:

Link to General Application Form

Summer Jobs / Trainee Positions

Camera Technician Trainees (2-4 positions)

Listing Team Trainees (1-3 positions)

Logistics - Summer Job (1 position)

Stockholm Customer Service - Summer Job (1 position)

Marketing / Camera Rescue Project Trainees (1-2 positions)

Full-Time Vacancies

Repair Mechanics (1-3 positions)

Electronics Expert Repairer (1 position)

Logistics for VALOI (1 position)

Junior System Specialist (1 position)

E-com Customer Service Agent (1 position)

SEO / Written Content Specialist (1 position)

Visual Content Specialist (1 position)

Summer Jobs / Trainee Positions

Camera Technician Trainees
(2-4 positions)

Working with the camera technician team learning to recognize, sort, test, clean and categorize any photographic equipment from the 1800s to modern times.

  • Starting Date and Duration: March / May 2025 - August 2025. Entry in batches (2 in March and 2 in May). Full time 37.5 hrs / week.
  • Location: Tampere HQ
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Being an active part of the English speaking technician team (6-8 people) and tackling tasks efficiently once you have been trained for it.
  • Useful Skills:
    • Interest and knowhow in cameras
    • Basic technical/mechanical aptitude
    • Willingness to learn
    • Enjoyment of fast pace
  • Compensation + future: The technician team is the team that will hire the most permanent workers in 2025, a well executed summer will leave you in the front of the line for permanent jobs. Monthly wage trainee to senior 2000 - 2700€.
  • Application Checklist:
    • Application Deadline: Fill the general application form by 15.2.2025.
    • Optional Documents: Resume, cover letter, and any relevant certifications. 
    • How to Apply:

Listing Team Trainees
(1-3 positions)

  • Starting Date and Duration: Flexible March - August, Full time 37.5 hrs / week.
  • Location: Tampere HQ
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Creating the product listings for Kamerastore.com webshop with the guidance of the English speaking listing team (4 people)
  • Useful Skills:
    • Good written English is a must
    • Attention to detail
    • Basic understanding of product photography
    • The more camera gear knowledge, the better
    • Familiarity with e-commerce platforms is a bonus
  • Compensation + future: The listing team will hire 2 workers in 2025, a well executed summer will leave you in the front of the line for the permanent jobs. Monthly wage trainee to senior 2000 - 2700€.
  • Application Checklist:
    • Application Deadline: Fill the general application form by 15.2.2025.
    • Optional Documents: Resume, cover letter, and any relevant material.
    • How to Apply:
    1. Fill the general application form
    2. Email optional material with headline “Listing Trainee Application - Name” to info@kamerastore.com
    3. Invitations to interviews come by end of February

Logistics - Summer Job
(1 position)

  • Starting Date and Duration: Mid May - Mid August 2025, Full time 37.5 hrs / week.
  • Location: Tampere HQ
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Inventory management, shipping and collecting items as a part of a 2 person shipping team.
  • Useful Skills:
    • Organizational skills
    • Being a morning person - logistics day is over by 3:30PM.
    • Finnish
  • Compensation + future: 1800€/month + possibility to do covering shifts during the year (for example when you are a full time student)
  • Application Checklist:
    • Application Deadline: Fill the general application form by 15.2.2025.
    • Optional Documents: Resume, cover letter, and any relevant material.
    • How to Apply:
    1. Fill the general application form
    2. Email optional material with headline “Logistics Summer Job - Name” to info@kamerastore.com
    3. Invitations to interviews come by end of February

Stockholm Customer Service - Summer Job
(1 position)

  • Starting Date and Duration: Flexible 12 weeks April-August
  • Location: Östermalm, Stockholm
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Assisting customers with inquiries and issues in Swedish
    • Acting as one of the faces of Kamerastore in Stockholm with 2 seasoned team members.
  • Useful Skills:
    • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
    • Customer service experience
    • Fluency in Swedish and English
    • Knowledge of Swedish logistics/admin practices is a bonus
  • Compensation + future: 2000 - 2500€/month depending on experience. There will likely be a full-time position open in Stockholm in autumn 2025, and performing well will give you first choice.
  • Application Checklist:
    • Application Deadline: Fill the general application form by 15.2.2025.
    • Optional Documents: Resume, cover letter, and any relevant material.
    • How to Apply:
    1. Fill the general application form
    2. Email optional material with headline “Stockholm Summer Job - Name” to info@kamerastore.com
    3. Invitations to interviews come by end of February

Marketing / Camera Rescue Project Trainees
(1-2 positions)

  • Starting Date and Duration: Flexible 1-3 months in the end of Summer
  • Location: Tampere HQ
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Enjoying summer in Finland with the highest concentration of camera nerds in Europe
    • Assisting with Camera Rescue initiatives
  • Useful Skills:
    • Interest in film photography, creative campaigns and creating useful content for the global analog community
    • Knowledge of social media platforms
    • Content creation skills (photo/video/editing/writing)
  • Compensation + future: Camera Rescue has had four trainee programs from 2019-2023, even though 2024 there wasn’t one. 90% of the trainees have either found jobs in the industry (with us or someone else) or started their own businesses to serve the analog industry. Compensation is negotiable based on the ratio of learning / working of trainee, but historically has consisted of travel and lodging expenses.
  • Application Checklist:
    • Application Deadline: Fill the general application form by 15.2.2025.
    • Optional Documents: Resume, cover letter, and any relevant material.
    • How to Apply:
    1. Fill the general application form
    2. Email optional material with headline “Camera Rescue Trainee - Name” to juho@camerarescue.org
    3. Invitations to interviews come by end of February

Full-Time Vacancies

Repair Mechanics
(1-3 positions)

  • Starting Date and Duration: Flexible, always recruiting.
  • Location: Tampere HQ
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Repairing and maintaining analog cameras according to best practices and/or factory standards. Innovating and building the future of how film cameras are kept alive with the biggest team (7) of film camera mechanics in Europe.
  • Useful Skills:
    • At least 2 years of full-time repair experience or factory training
    • Mechanical and problem-solving skills
    • Team working capability
    • Ability to learn and teach
  • Compensation + future:
    • Compensation is determined case by case based on experience, length of commitment and ability to bring new skills to the team.
  • Application Checklist:
    • Application Deadline: By email, applications always open.
    • Optional documents: Resume, cover letter, and proof of repair experience.
    • How to Apply: Email your interest to nico@kamerastore.com and juho@camerarescue.org

Electronics Expert Repairer
(1 position)

  • Starting Date and Duration: Flexible, looking for the right person.
  • Location: Tampere HQ
  • Key Responsibilities:
    • Advanced repairs of electronic components in cameras
  • Useful Skills:
    • Expertise in electronics repair
    • Precision and technical aptitude
    • Ability to figure out when something is worth your time or not
    • Ability to find workarounds when spare parts are not available, or just ability to redesign parts
  • Compensation + future: Compensation is determined case by case based on experience, length of commitment and ability to bring new skills to the team.
  • Application Checklist:
    • Application Deadline: By email, applications always open.
    • Documents Required: Resume, cover letter, and proof of experience.
    • How to Apply: Email your interest to nico@kamerastore.com and juho@camerarescue.org

    Logistics for VALOI
    (1 position)

    • Starting Date and Duration: February - March 2025 forward, Full time 37.5 hrs / week.
    • Location: Tampere HQ
    • Key Responsibilities:
      • Managing logistics and inventory for VALOI products in companion with the 2 person Logistics team of Kamerastore and the management team of VALOI.
    • Useful Skills:
      • Organizational and logistical planning skills
      • Familiarity with supply chain workflows
      • Fluent English writing skills are essential, with good spoken Finnish required for effective communication with logistics partners
      • Bonus: Camera scanning, macro photography, knowledge of camera gear or film photography are great assets, but not required
      • Computer skills, required: Comfortable with spreadsheets and general ability to efficiently use computers required
    • Compensation + future: 2000€/month for basic logistics work, more if willing to take more responsibilities in the VALOI organization.
    • Application Checklist:
      • Application Deadline: 10.2. Will be filled as soon as suitable person is found.
      • Documents Required: Resume and cover letter.
      • How to Apply: Email your application with headline “VALOI logistics recruitment - Name” to nico@kamerastore.com

    Junior System Specialist
    (1 position)

    • Starting Date and Duration: As soon as possible. Full time 37.5hrs / week.
    • Location: Tampere HQ
    • Key Responsibilities:
      • We are looking for a person interested in IT device management to maintain and develop our company’s IT equipment and systems. Device management accounts for approximately 30% of the working hours, while the remaining tasks will be tailored to your skills and interests.
        • Installing, maintaining, and managing computers (mainly Apple macOS), printers, and other peripherals
        • Supporting the implementation and development of the company’s MDM system
        • Maintaining and performing minor development for internal systems (low-code, Bubble.io platform)
        • Maintaining and performing minor development for the e-commerce platform (Shopify)
    • What we expect from you:
      • Interest in computers, information systems, and IT equipment
      • Problem-solving skills
      • Willingness to learn new technologies and develop your skills
      • Ability to take responsibility and organize your tasks independently
    • Considered as an advantage (not required):
      • Experience with no-code or low-code tools (especially Bubble.io)
      • Basic understanding of databases
      • Previous experience with Shopify
      • Experience in providing user support
      • Interest in cameras, particularly film cameras
      • The primary language used in the office is English, but Finnish skills are an advantage
    • Additional Information:
      • Due to the nature of the work, the position is primarily on-site. Occasional remote work arrangements can be agreed upon separately. We offer you the opportunity to work in a relaxed environment where you can develop your IT skills in a versatile role. The position is suitable, for example, for someone nearing the end of their studies. 
    • Compensation + future:
      • 2300€/month for junior in training, raised by increasing responsibilities and adding value to the team.
    • Application Checklist:
      • Application Deadline: 10.2. Will be filled as soon as suitable person is found.
      • Documents Required: Resume and cover letter.
      • How to Apply: Email your application with headline “IT JR - Name” to kasperi@kamerastore.com . Optional: Fill General Application Form if you want to let us know about your camera/industry knowhow.

    E-com Customer Service Agent
    (1 position)

    • Starting Date and Duration: As soon as possible - fulltime permanent position.
    • Location: Tampere HQ
    • Key Responsibilities:
    • Useful Skills:
      • Strong communication and organizational skills in English and Finnish
      • E-commerce experience (Shopify and Gorgias bring bonus points)
      • Knowledge: Interest in general photography and basic knowledge of camera gear required
        • Bonus: Knowhow in camera scanning, macro photography and film photography are great assets, but not required.
      • Human skills: Previous customer service or teaching experience is an asset. The ability to sympathise and understand, then address other people’s problems is valuable.
    • Compensation: 2000-2500€/month according to experience.
    • Application Checklist:
      • Application Deadline: 10.2. Will be filled as soon as suitable person is found.
      • Documents Required: Resume and cover letter.
      • How to Apply: Email your application with headline “E-com Customer Service - Name” to info@kamerastore.com. Fill in the General Application Form if you want to give additional proof of your knowhow of cameras.

      SEO / Written Content Specialist
      (1 position)

      • Starting Date and Duration: Flexible
      • Location: Tampere HQ + Remote
      • Key Responsibilities:
        • Joining the marketing team with a text and SEO based skillset + deep knowledge of the photographic world, especially film cameras. Work would revolve around writing and optimizing content for digital platforms and enhancing website SEO.
      • Useful Skills:
        • Excellent writing skills
        • Knowledge of SEO tools and practices
      • Compensation + future: This role might have many different types of solutions for Kamerastore - ranging from remote working writers working on individual projects to finding an experienced content guru looking to settle to Tampere into a long lasting position amongst the world of cameras he/she loves. Let us know via email what you are looking for and we will see if it matches our needs.
      • Application Checklist:

      Visual Content Specialist
      (1 position)

      • Starting Date and Duration: Flexible
      • Location: Tampere HQ
      • Key Responsibilities:
        • In this role, you’ll create content for various needs - sales campaigns, short and long format - while seeing the direct impact of your work. With creative freedom, you’ll craft engaging material as part of our small but dynamic marketing team. This on-site position at our Tampere HQ, home to our studio, provides opportunities for growth and increasing responsibility as the company continues to expand.
      • Useful Skills:
        • Excellent understanding of photography market
        • Knowledge of modern marketing channels and their needs (social media platforms f.ex) - Preferably 2+ years full-time experience producing content
        • Portfolio that supports the open vacancy and its needs
        • Ability to form narratives with visual content
      • Compensation + future:
        • This role might have many different types of solutions for Kamerastore - ranging from short partnerships on individual projects to finding an experienced content creator + strategist looking to work on telling our story for years. Let us know via email what you are looking for and we will see if it matches our needs.
      • Application Checklist:
        • Application Deadline: Flexible.
        • Documents Required: Cover letter, work history and content style portfolio.
        • How to Apply: Email with headline “Visual Content Specialist - Name” to tuomas@kamerastore.com and juho@camerarescue.org
        • Optional: Fill General Application form if you want to let us know about your camera/industry knowhow.

      Link to General Application Form

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