G/FORE · 8 hours ago
G/FORE Photo Studio Manager
Raleigh, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Senior LevelG/FORE is a company that combines modern design with a passion for golf. The Photo Studio Manager will lead the photo studio team responsible for photography and video production across various platforms, ensuring projects are delivered efficiently and to the company's standards.
FashionSports
Responsibilities
Lead day-to-day operations of the photo studio, ensuring projects are planned, tracked, and delivered efficiently
Establish and maintain clear production calendars, timelines, and priorities across multiple workstreams and various deadlines. Ensure proper resources are always available
Act as primary administrator for Global Edit/Creative Force, including file management, asset tracking, reporting, and any related workflows
Identify inefficiencies and proactively propose solutions to improve speed, quality, and scalability with leveraging tools, such as Creative Force, Monday, etc.
Provide leadership, mentoring, training, performance development and management for both internal and external studio teams
Budget management: create, forecast, and tracking fiscal year and monthly production budgets
Source freelance crew and talent, who fit and match brand’s standards
Onboard, manage, and maintain strong relationships with creative vendors, such as agencies, photographers, stylists, HMU, and set designers
Casting: collaborate with creative production team for model casting and manage selection process that will fit G/FORE’s branding and aesthetic
Lead weekly status meetings with internal studio teams and cross-functional partners (Production, Marketing, Design, and eCommerce) to align on priorities, deadlines, and resourcing
Cultivate a collaborative work environment and create best standard practices for the studio team
Lead contract and rate negotiations for models and freelance. Ensure proper documentations, such as SOWs, NDAs, and Professional Service Agreements are maintained properly
In partnership with Marketing, Sales, and Merchandising, this role also supports photoshoots based on selective creative asset requests and needs
Qualification
Required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to adapt as business evolves
Operational mindsets with the ability to create and implement scalable workflows
Self-starter who thrives in fast-paced, growth-oriented environments
Knowledge of G/FORE's branding for model casting and sourcing new freelancers
Proficient in Creative Force, Global Edit, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and CaptureOne
Proficient with Monday, Asana, Air Table, or any similar project management tools
Bachelor's degree in the Arts, Business Management, or similar
Proven experience in managing a photo studio or high-volume production environment
Demonstrated experience building and managing production workflows
Strong budget management and negotiation skills
Rolodex of modeling agencies, freelancers, and any creative vendors
Hands-on experience with Creative Force, Global Edit, or comparable studio management software
Company
G/FORE
G/FORE is the golf-inspired sportswear and accessories brand created and designed by Mossimo Giannulli.
Founded in 2011
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-01-17Acquired
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