Manager, Global Production - Le Labo

The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. is one of the world’s leading manufacturers, marketers, and sellers of quality skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products, and is a steward of luxury and prestige brands globally. The company’s products are sold in approximately 150 countries and territories under brand names including:
Estée Lauder, Aramis, Clinique, Lab Series, Origins, M
· A·C, La Mer, Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Aveda, Jo Malone London, Bumble and bumble, Darphin Paris, TOM FORD, Smashbox, AERIN Beauty, Le Labo, Editions de Parfums Frédéric Malle, GLAMGLOW, KILIAN PARIS, Too Faced, Dr.Jart+, the DECIEM family of brands, including The Ordinary and NIOD, and BALMAIN Beauty.

Le Labo fragrances was born in Grasse (France), raised in New York (USA) and offers artisanal genderless scented creations (fine perfumery, home fragrance as well as formulas for body, hair, and face). Le Labo stands for "the lab" in French:
Each of our boutique’s function like an open laboratory designed as an entertainment park for the senses where people can take the time to smell and touch raw ingredients to awaken their olfactory system and trigger emotions. We freshly hand‑blend our fragrances on site, to the order and each label is personalized with the date and place of the formulation as well as a message chosen by our client.

Creating soulful Beauty with Care through our craft of slow perfumery is the heartbeat of our company. We work with a community of craftspeople who shape our world: the flower harvesters, the local family farms, the candle hand‑pourers, the reclaimed wood artisans, the lab technicians etc.

Le Labo is seeking a talented Producer/Manager of Production to join the Le Labo Global Creative team. The Global Production Manager supports local and remote creative production by managing end‑to‑end production projects for all launches and creative assets. This role will develop and maintain production shoot schedules, oversee project development from inception to completion by being the connector between the creative department, internal teams, and external partners.

In addition, this manager will maintain a strong knowledge of Le Labo, with close attention to the aesthetic, clients, creations/formulas, and ecosystem environment. The Manager will work hand and hand with our in‑house Production team, Design team, Director of Creative Operations, and interface regularly with the Creative Director/Brand President. Opportunities to flex into post‑production management and/or content capture would be considered.

This role is based in our Williamsburg, Brooklyn office.

• Manage Production on all video/still asset shoots including:
  • Create, maintain, and manage photoshoot and video calendar and schedules; distribute schedules to creative partners to make sure everyone is on track. Develop detailed shot lists to provide context to internal creative team as well as production crew.
  • Partner with designers, creative operations, and product development to ensure we have all comps, props & materials needed for shoots. Manage ingredient sourcing.
• Conduct photo research and produce creative briefs for all projects that support the Creative Director’s vision. Lead brief reviews with the Creative Director for revisions and final approvals.
• Manage production budget and monitor all expenses. Track vendor estimates, obtain estimate approval, and make sure vendors are in the system and paid on time. Fiscally responsible and resourceful in finding alternative ways to reduce costs.
• Create and negotiate contracts, model releases, rates, and renewals of usage rights.
• Oversee all casting needs in partnership with Production Associate, secure talent.
• Source and hire freelance production help (grip, stylists, etc.) as needed.
• Manage all shoot logistics: plan, execute, and attend all shoots, to ensure we are on schedule and capturing everything that was briefed. Assist art director, anticipate needs, and maintain a safe environment. Act as a representative of Le Labo while on location.
• Manage vendors to ensure files are delivered on time. Communicate with vendors to obtain timely and accurate files.…