Temp -Photoshoot Production Manager (Creative Design)
Temp Photoshoot Production Manager
3/26/18 to 7/17/18
only local candidates being considered
Responsibilities:
Manage production of E-commerce, marketing for E- Commerce, Marketing, Photo & video shoots and Trade Shows. For In-House PEI Studio, Outsourced Studios, On Location
Hire all Photography freelance staff and manage calendar for all requested Photography Production needs
Request and Coordinate all travel for talent bookings
Rate and Contract negotiation, vendor selection and supporting crew staffing
Average 10 shooting days a week (often booking multiple shoots simultaneously per week) Approx. 16 brands total
Create contracts for Models, Photographers, Locations, and Stylist hired directly through producer.
Maintain active relationships with external photo and model agencies, photographers, artists, to keep up to date information to be used in production throughout the season and contribute to the development of PEI brands
Assist in all aspects of regularly scheduled castings to scout models for web and Marketing shoots.
Maintain model and photographer databases that can be used for all shoots.
Coordinate and maintain relationship with outside Production Company. This includes all travel, location scouting, booking of talent, and logistics of shoot
Manage pre-production budgets and insure all invoiced amounts are correct
Keeping productions on time and on budget
Track all E-Commerce Spending per month, per brand.
Serve as primary liaison between photo studio, creative directors, E-Commerce Team, and brand managers
Facilitate clear, constructive and ongoing communication with studio directors regarding budgets, photo staff, talent, contracts, billing and other concerns
Requirements:
Requires knowledge of applicable computer programs including, some Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, etc.
Interest in fashion, culture, and art photography.
Detailed Management and negotiation of production budgets.
Self-directed, reliable and flexible. Always open to new ideas and bringing new ideas to the table.
Enthusiasm about production and photography, with the ability to see creative vision through from inception to completion.
Excellent verbal and written communication and ability to organize complex information and manage multiple projects.
Ability to work independently with high sense of urgency while supporting company goals and objectives.
Ability to identify and communicate trends appropriate to customer and distill trend information into photographic images that drive sales and marketing plans.
Ability to work within the creative team and adapt to evolving ideas of rapidly developing brands.
Maintain and manage budget goals for the catalog and PR shoots.
An understanding of the trends and tastes of various PEI brands.
An ability to multitask between different projects.