eCommerce Studio and Production Manager - Industrial Color Job at Industrial Col

Overview

Industrial Color is seeking an eCommerce Studio and Production Manager to oversee all photography workflows for one of our largest production clients. In this role, you will partner with the Associate Director of Production & VP, LA Studios to oversee all stages of production from pre-pro, project estimation, casting, style outs, shoots, retouching, and billing. As the eComm Studio and Production Manager you will maintain the day-to-day operational needs at a satellite studio location. Prior experience in e-commerce photo production is a requirement, specifically within the apparel industry. This role is an onsite position in our satellite studio in Los Angeles.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross functional teams to ensure the studio runs efficiently and as needed for all productions.
• Manage day-to-day project management and project statuses of all productions and ensure timeliness of all production milestones.
• Oversee communication around project requirements and proactively manage risks and expectations internally as well as client facing.
• Review and maintain account & production budgets. Implement cost savings measures when applicable.
• Manage key account & production metrics, providing reporting to clients as needed and circulating with internal teams to drive optimization.
• Create project plans & shoot schedules for each production season based on SKU assortment, productivity, casting and creative needs. Identify appropriate crew and production approach that works within budget, client specs and IC best practices.
• Establish and optimize internal production tools and processes to strengthen the production team and allow for scalability, growth and diversity of projects.
• Facilitate team collaboration and communication and ensure that the team adheres to required tasks and deadlines, client expectations and workflows. Allocate proper resources and support for cross coverage training, PTO, volume spikes, etc.
• Continually brainstorm ways to enhance services, streamline workflows and elevate output to clients.
• Work closely with the client to ensure that their creative vision is executed properly and consistently across multiple on-figure and tabletop sets per day.
• Curate and onboard pool of creatives and talent for upcoming shoots, and ensure client approval and alignment. Grow our network of IC freelancers in categories such as photographers, hair/makeup, styling, art direction, casting, etc.
• Serve as main client contact to build strong relationships and enable expansion of IC services.
• Keep up with content/production trends and new solutions/technology to maintain IC's position as a leader in the industry.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in managing a range of project types with a focus on eCommerce photography.
• Experience in management of team members within a photo studio or creative operations setting.
• Must be able to pick up on new technologies and workflows quickly.
• Must be agile, detail oriented, and a self-starter, with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to make timely production decisions and stay calm under pressure.
• Must be able to assume a leadership role, while still maintaining a collaborative approach with the larger IC team.
• Excellent communication and people skills, with the ability to lead internal and client-facing meetings.

Benefits

The anticipated salary range for this role is $95,000 - $123,000 annually. Ranges are based on various factors including the labor market, job type, internal equity, and budget. Exact offers are calibrated by work location, individual candidate experience, and skills relative to the defined job requirements.

We offer a competitive benefits package including major medical, dental and vision insurance, FSA, HSA, and employee discounts.

About Industrial Color

Industrial Color is a division of CoCreativ, a family of integrated creative production companies. Industrial Color partners with top brands, agencies, and creative professionals providing a full range of essential production services. For over 30 years, we’ve led the industry through a culture of innovation, bringing state-of-the-art digital production and post-production solutions to our clients. Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Our clients include: L'Oreal, Publicis, Procter & Gamble, Tommy Hilfiger, Absolut Vodka, Nike, Estee Lauder, Amazon.

Job Type and Location

Full-time, on-site in Los Angeles, CA.