Producer Job at Mark's in Chicago

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, Marks is a consumer experience agency creating engaging moments across the entire brand spectrum—from brand design and packaging, to content and consumer connections. We are a collaborative global network of 1,900+ team members across 25+ studios and 20+ countries, partnering with some of the world’s most recognized brands to solve complex business challenges through design, strategy, and craft.
This role is fully onsite 5 days per week in Chicago, IL.
General Overview: Working with the Account team, Project Management team and the studio, the role of the Producer is to manage all aspects of photography production, covering specific project deliverables ensuring all departments/teams are kept up to date and clients as well as external suppliers are managed.
Continually striving to push the boundaries of the photography realm and to produce great work! The role of a producer whether on a motion set or a still set is to run everything behind the scenes.
As a Producer you will: Schedule the shoot
Run the budget, get people POs
Book the team for each role
Plot the number of shots, based on a timeline
You are the person saying, okay we have spent enough time on this shot, we have to move to the next one. You are the time keeper
Preplan / book in the pre-pros
Make sure the templates are sent to the photographer before the shoot
Gather all the data once the shoot is happening to get an outside approval
Create the contact sheets and distribute them
Ensure the products get to set
Foresee any problems before they even happen
Always have a back-up plan
Create a list of Contacts for the shoot
Check in with those contacts 3 days, 2 days, 1 day before the shoot to make sure everything is going to run seamlessly
Manage all colour retouching tasks after or during photoshoot
Being a truly star Producer! Attends briefings with Account Manager/ Design Director whenever photography is part of the scope of work to get familiar with and ask from the onset of the project
Understands the intent of the creative to ensure photography is hitting the mark from a high level (flags any concerns to creative art director on set)
Quarterback the budget and advises the Account Manager if the estimate requires adjustments
Writes up WO as needed for the different tasks – pre-pro creation, photo templates, retouching, etc.
Develops and manages photography timelines, tracking/reporting on time delivery or alterations of the timeline to the key stakeholders
Manages circulation of shots to client for approval when client is not on set
Maintains a photography status report to help scheduler in the studio
Enters requisitions and coordinates outside services as required for shoots (i.e. food stylist)
Acts as liaison between Marks Account team and Photography Studio to identify resources/requirements for upcoming shoots
Escalate to Account team any issues or concerns that might affect client relationship
Attends image turnover meetings with Retouching/Design teams
Follows through after photoshoot to make sure assets are properly placed on server, and all tasks completed
Provides input and helps implement any workflow/processes to gain efficiencies
WHAT KIND OF SKILLS SHOULD YOU HAVE? Creative mindset with composition skills
Superior time management skills
Strong organizational skills
Sharp attention to detail
Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast paced, time sensitive environment
Be personable and able to build strong relationships
Ability to consistently perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment as an individual in a team environment
Ability to think clearly under pressure, remaining flexible and managing challenging deadlines / stressful situations with confidence
Ability to handle multiple tasks, keeping accurate and detailed records for every project and being financially astute
A positive approach: a team player with a ‘can-do’ attitude
Passion
Ability to work with minimal supervision
A sense of humor (always a plus!)
About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years , 2,000+ clients , 9,000 employees , and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio.
For more information visit: www.MakeMarks.com
EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $55,000 USD - $65,000 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors.
Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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