Creative Production Manager

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Pre-Production Planning: Coordinate all aspects of pre-production, including conceptualizing the shoot, hiring talent, and securing props.
• Budget Management: Oversee the budget for the shoot, negotiate rates with vendors and talent, and manage expenses effectively to ensure projects are completed within budget constraints.
• Timeline Management: Create and manage the production schedule to ensure timely completion of all shoot-related tasks, while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Location Management: Scout and secure suitable locations for shoots, handle permits, and coordinate logistics to ensure a smooth production process.
• Talent Coordination: Hire and coordinate models, hair and makeup artists, stylists, and crew members, ensuring that all personnel are properly briefed and prepared for their roles.
• Equipment and Props Management: Arrange photography equipment, props, and set decorations needed for the shoot, ensuring that all necessary items are available and in good condition.
• On-Set Management: Oversee the production process, direct the shoot, and troubleshoot any issues that arise to ensure a successful outcome.
• Post-Production Coordination: Manage the selection, editing, retouching, and delivery of final images for marketing use, working closely with editors and other post-production staff to achieve desired results.
• You will define creative strategy for new products, campaigns, and branded touchpoints, shaping the communications and expressions that the brand presents to its customers.
• Drive seasonal campaigns and big ideas from concept to outstanding execution. Ensure all assets are on-brand, on-strategy, and on-budget.
• Establish creative guidelines. Continue to refine our brand identity, photography standards and voice to support our positioning and growth.
• Manage and develop the brands creative team and ensure that the team is creatively inspired and motivated.
• Creative Asset delivery (choose assets and provide overall creative direction for various marketing campaigns, email, social, digital, paid media, etc.)

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in multimedia production.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work well under pressure.

MUST HAVE:

• Bachelor's degree in Multimedia Production, Film Studies, or related field.
• Proven experience in multimedia production, with a strong portfolio showcasing successful projects.
• Proficiency in industry-standard production software and equipment.
• Ability to lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, as necessary for equipment and props handling during production setup and breakdown.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have reliable transportation for travel to various shooting locations and to transport equipment and materials as needed.