Pottery Barn · 5 hours ago
Senior Manager, Photo Production - Pottery Barn
San Francisco, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$125K/yr - $135K/yrPottery Barn is a leading retailer specializing in high-quality home products. They are seeking a Senior Manager for Photo Production to oversee all photography requirements, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to brand standards across digital, print, and social channels.
Consumer GoodsHome DecorHome RenovationManufacturingProduct Design
No H1B
Responsibilities
Handle all photo bookings and seasonal castings and you will be the key point of contact for all freelance talent
Proactively source new creative talent across the freelance photography and styling skill sets, bringing portfolios for review with the creative leadership team and Creative Directors
Manage all talent contracts and annual renewal process for the department's freelance roster ensuring contracts are current and on file
Negotiate contracts and onboard new photographers and stylists as needed
Act as the key point person with cross functional partners on all things relating to seasonal photo production and planning
Work proactively prior to each seasonal photo shoot with merchant team, producers and Merchandise Coordinators to ensure all seasonal props and studios are edited and organized for creative teams
Lead communication to merchants and producers of photo milestones and timelines for project management, including weekly sample call with Photo teams and Merchants
Maintain seasonal photo schedule and timelines with input from VP/SVP Creative and Creative Directors/Art Directors
Manage sample eta process in partnership with merchants and producers to understand when products are available to shoot
Suggest and troubleshoot schedule changes based on sample eta, and any unexpected issues that might arise pre-season and throughout the seasonal photo shoot. Work with Creative Directors to ensure any changes are approved and communicated to teams to keep production flowing
Coordinate with Creative Directors and cross functional teams on Producer and Merchandise Coordinator studio support to ensure all teams are adequately staffed
Partner with Creative Directors/Art Directors to standardize and document processes and procedures on set for both Producers and Merch Coordinators. Bring more professional acumen to the roles of Producers and Merch Coordinators
For complex shoots and key collaborations, provide hands-on support to the creative leadership team and Creative Director’s during the planning process as well as spending time on-set/on-location
Work with production coordinator in reviewing and approving all creative invoices each season
Manage production coordinator and align on all seasonal costs and budgetary projections
Partner with VP Creative and Creative Directors in booking locations and coordinating logistics for special collaboration projects and photo shoots
Proactively source new locations, being resourceful to find through location scouts, architects, realtors or neighborhood canvasing
Manage database of Photo Locations inclusive of scouting photos, contact information, rates and production notes
Qualification
Required
Work well under pressure
Highly detailed oriented
Passionate about both photography and video
Negotiation and budget management skills
Ability to work quickly, efficiently, and proactively
Self-starter and independent worker that can multi-task
Work with and foster relationships with cross-functional partners
Preferred
Previous people management experience preferred
Benefits
A generous discount on all WSI brands
A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
Tax-free commuter benefits
A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
Resources for self-development
Advisor (Mentor) program
Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series
Company
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn focuses on customer service while creating products with innovative designs.
Founded in 1948
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown1986-09-01Acquired
Leadership Team
SEAN GARRETT
CREATIVE DIRECTOR, RETAIL MARKETING (brand development, graphic development, signage, packaging)
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