Photoshoot Producer & Sample Coordinator

30512

Full Time

Position Description:

Responsible for the scheduling, production and sample coordination for all marketing photoshoots across multiple channels & customer touch points. This includes photography for in-store, eCommerce, social media and email. Serves as the critical liaison between Creative/Content Teams—working directly with Merchandising/Buying Departments to ensure the correct product samples are delivered to photo studio on a timely schedule. This role requires strong project management, excellent communication and organizational skills. Ideal candidate should have familiarity with fashion and ready-to-wear brands in retail or editorial environment.

Core Responsibilities:

Photography Budget & Schedule:

• Manages end-to-end budget process tracking, processing and confirming that all invoices have been received and processed in a timely manner
• Coordinates seasonal photoshoot dates with Marketing Project Manager and Studio Manager throughout the year
• Provides bi-weekly reports on photography budget
• Sets up new vendor contracts, model release forms and tracks

Photoshoot Production:

• Creates production decks for each shoot, assisting Art Directors as needed
• Add meta-data to each shot as provided by content team
• Maintain library of swipe and inspirational “go-bys” for team
• Serves as a liaison between the creative, content and photography teams to accurately communicate any upcoming challenges or changes prior (or during) each photoshoot
• Post-shoot, distributes contact sheets and places images in appropriate production/content decks
• Attends photoshoots as needed

Sample Coordination:

• Coordinates with merchandising to request samples from buyers based on tactics and delivery dates
• Organize and label samples as they arrive in appropriate groupings and shoot date
• Pack, deliver and pick-up shoes to/from studio in a timely manner as directed by Photo Manager

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Communication Skills
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication abilities to present ideas clearly and engage various stakeholders effectively.
• Organizational Skills
• Strong organizational skills are essential to prioritize tasks and ensure that projects are completed on time.
• Problem-Solving Abilities
• Must have a proactive approach to identifying issues and developing effective solutions.
• Self-Motivated
•  Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team environment, providing support where needed.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience: 4 years of related experience with a strong background working on photoshoots & production management
• Technical Acumen: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suites is essential, with experience in WorkFront considered a plus
• Industry Knowledge: Prior experience in retail marketing is highly desirable and advantageous in this role

Physical Demands:

This position is primarily sedentary. Applicants, with or without accommodations, must be able to sit for extended periods, as well as occasionally stand and walk. The role requires reaching, grasping, and possessing fine motor skills for typing. Additionally, candidates should be able to lift light objects, such as files, bend or stoop to access lower drawers, and have good near vision for computer work.

Work Environment: 

• Office Environment
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Store Number: HQ

Headquarters

Pay Range:

8310 Technology Drive

About Rack Room Shoes

Great shoes for men, women and children in comfort, dress, casual, and athletic categories make Rack Room Shoes the family footwear retailer of choice. The company offers a wide selection of nationally recognized brands known for their quality. Rack Room Shoes also offers an assortment of exclusive private brands commissioned from the best manufacturers in the business. Our private brands offer customers great styles and outstanding values, which translates into satisfied, loyal, repeat customers.

Charlotte, North Carolina US

Rack Room Shoes provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or any other characteristic that is protected by applicable law. This policy of equal employment opportunity extends to all aspects of employment including, but not limited to, recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, reassignment, demotion, discipline, discharge, performance evaluation, compensation and benefits.