Photo Studio Producer

The Photo Studio Producer works with our creative and production teams to help plan and execute any and all of Talbots photography assets with a focus on digital thumbnail and still life photo shoots in house. Reporting to the Director, Photo Studio Operations, you will be responsible for managing shoot schedules, booking crews and talent, coordinating samples, communicating travel details and fit schedules, creating and maintaining crew lists, call sheets, travel and car charts, security documents, and catering holds / head counts. Act as lead contact on set to keep shoots running smoothly, and partner with Fashion Editors to develop shot count documents that outline the daily shoot schedule, fittings and number of shots per day. Manage tailoring resources / schedules to coincide with fit and tailoring needs. This position will impact the overall company budget by continually managing efficiencies and resources in the most cost-effective manner.

What We Offer:

• Growth! Here at Talbots our goal is to give you the opportunities to grow with us. Our Performance Feedback Program allows for healthy career conversations and goal setting throughout the year.
• Condensed Work Week! If we have no work obligations and have fulfilled our 40-hour week, our Life-Work balance approach allows for us to start our weekend at 1pm on Fridays.
• Complete Benefit Package! Our benefits kick off the first day of the month after your start date! Discover more about our full benefits package here. We have competitive time off, including paid time to volunteer within the community.
• Merchandise Discounts! Our associates receive 50% off Talbots and select Haven Well Within brand items. Additionally, you may also be eligible for discounts at the brands across KnitWell Group.
  
  
  

What You’ll Do:

• Skilled at establishing and cultivating strong relationships both inside and outside the company, especially with model agencies and other talent offices.
• Multitasking – Ability to manage multiple projects of varying levels at various stages, and able to quickly put together the right resources as needed.
• Organized – Plans, organizes and budgets time and projects in an efficient and productive manner that manages and sets realistic expectations
• Persistence – Must demonstrate tenacity and willingness to go the distance to get the job done. Generate new and innovative approaches to problems
• Flexibility / Adaptability – Can adjust quickly to changing priorities and conditions
• Enthusiasm – Is passionate about the industry and production
• Manage the overall maintenance of the studio sets in regards to managing supplies, set painting and equipment organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, mainly Excel
• Improve efficiencies and processes
• Work with project manager to support SBView processes and image tracking
  
  
  

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 3-5 years professional experience in a high volume, high production digital operations environment
• Previous experience working in shoot production or in a creative agency setting a plus
• Propensity for breaking down complex workflows into manageable parts and managing to specific deadlines
• Measure and report on progress
• Anticipate and resolve bottlenecks offering unique creative solutions
• Balance the business needs with studio bandwidth
• Handle the logistics of a shoot so that creative can be creative
• Excellent verbal, written, and analytical skills