Project Manager
Unreasonable Studios, Detroit, MI, United States
We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented
Project Manager
to join our team at Unreasonable Studios in
Detroit
and manage a critical workflow for one of our key clients, a major apparel brand. This role is essential for delivering the high volume of
e-commerce product detail page (PDP) photography and videography
that fuels the client's online presence.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in project management in an agency or production company environment across content-focused programs, with hands-on experience in
stills and video production . You will be the primary operational owner of the entire program lifecycle—building and maintaining process documentation, drafting workback timelines, tracking deliverables and status items, and liaising with third party vendors.
This role requires
exceptional data management skills , as you will be responsible for meticulously tracking hundreds of products and associated data in complex spreadsheets/systems.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Scheduling & Workflow:
Manage overall production timelines, ensuring all milestones—from pre-production to final delivery—are met efficiently both internally and externally with client and vendors.
Post-Production Routing:
Manage the entire post-production workflow with the production partner, routing batches of images through the appropriate internal/client review and approval stages. Relay feedback to the appropriate parties as needed throughout the process.
Quality Control (QC): Perform thorough quality control checks on all assets (stills and video) before they are presented to the client and delivered for final use.
Vendor Management:
Serve as the primary point of contact for our external production partner. Provide clear specs for bidding each shoot and ensure their deliverables meet our high standards and technical requirements.
Shoot Logistics & Execution:
Be present on set for each shoot to ensure proper tracking of all styles being captured, updating shot list as needed in close partnership with the brand’s product team.
Data & Documentation
Client Workflow Training:
Guide and ensure the client team correctly utilizes and updates the shared shot list systems, including Microsoft Excel as well as Creative Force.
Data Integrity:
Maintain meticulous product data tracking within complex
Microsoft Excel
workbooks, ensuring accuracy is maintained across the production process.
Client & Internal Collaboration
Client Communication:
Maintain a professional, client-facing presence while collaborating closely with the Project Director to manage the client team's expectations and feedback.
Process Improvement:
Identify and implement efficiencies in the e-commerce production workflow to support scalability and consistent quality.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience:
3-5+ years of experience in
Project Management , specifically within a creative, marketing, or agency environment. Strong critical thinking skills and a self-starter attitude.
Exceptional written communication skills with an ability to manage a high volume of email-based collaboration.
Technical Proficiency:
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
is mandatory, including the ability to manage large, complex data sets.
Strong familiarity with project management software (e.g.,
Screendragon, Creative Force , or similar platforms).
Soft Skills:
Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive problem-solving approach.
Work Arrangement:
Must be willing to work in the
Detroit office at least three (3) days per week .
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience managing high-volume product photography/video production for an apparel or retail brand.
General production knowledge across stills production and/or live action is a plus.
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Project Manager
to join our team at Unreasonable Studios in
Detroit
and manage a critical workflow for one of our key clients, a major apparel brand. This role is essential for delivering the high volume of
e-commerce product detail page (PDP) photography and videography
that fuels the client's online presence.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in project management in an agency or production company environment across content-focused programs, with hands-on experience in
stills and video production . You will be the primary operational owner of the entire program lifecycle—building and maintaining process documentation, drafting workback timelines, tracking deliverables and status items, and liaising with third party vendors.
This role requires
exceptional data management skills , as you will be responsible for meticulously tracking hundreds of products and associated data in complex spreadsheets/systems.
Key Responsibilities
Project Management
Scheduling & Workflow:
Manage overall production timelines, ensuring all milestones—from pre-production to final delivery—are met efficiently both internally and externally with client and vendors.
Post-Production Routing:
Manage the entire post-production workflow with the production partner, routing batches of images through the appropriate internal/client review and approval stages. Relay feedback to the appropriate parties as needed throughout the process.
Quality Control (QC): Perform thorough quality control checks on all assets (stills and video) before they are presented to the client and delivered for final use.
Vendor Management:
Serve as the primary point of contact for our external production partner. Provide clear specs for bidding each shoot and ensure their deliverables meet our high standards and technical requirements.
Shoot Logistics & Execution:
Be present on set for each shoot to ensure proper tracking of all styles being captured, updating shot list as needed in close partnership with the brand’s product team.
Data & Documentation
Client Workflow Training:
Guide and ensure the client team correctly utilizes and updates the shared shot list systems, including Microsoft Excel as well as Creative Force.
Data Integrity:
Maintain meticulous product data tracking within complex
Microsoft Excel
workbooks, ensuring accuracy is maintained across the production process.
Client & Internal Collaboration
Client Communication:
Maintain a professional, client-facing presence while collaborating closely with the Project Director to manage the client team's expectations and feedback.
Process Improvement:
Identify and implement efficiencies in the e-commerce production workflow to support scalability and consistent quality.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Experience:
3-5+ years of experience in
Project Management , specifically within a creative, marketing, or agency environment. Strong critical thinking skills and a self-starter attitude.
Exceptional written communication skills with an ability to manage a high volume of email-based collaboration.
Technical Proficiency:
Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel
is mandatory, including the ability to manage large, complex data sets.
Strong familiarity with project management software (e.g.,
Screendragon, Creative Force , or similar platforms).
Soft Skills:
Exceptional attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a proactive problem-solving approach.
Work Arrangement:
Must be willing to work in the
Detroit office at least three (3) days per week .
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience managing high-volume product photography/video production for an apparel or retail brand.
General production knowledge across stills production and/or live action is a plus.
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