Producer, Ecommerce Photo Studio

The Producer, eCommerce Photo Studio is accountable for the daily scheduling and team needs of eCommerce photo shoots. For each shoot, the Producer acts as a liaison for all participating teams, working closely with the Senior Producer. Primarily, the Producer is an on site coordinator working to maintain shoot efficiency, working directly with the assigned Art Director and Merchandise Coordinator to maintain daily production flow in coordination with seasonal timelines.

In addition, they are responsible for estimating and managing the budget for internal special projects to plan and execute the shoot, as well as coordinating the talent, staff, location, and ordering of additional equipment if needed.  

This is a 5 day on-site position based out of our Chicago, IL Photo Studio

A day in the life as a Producer, eCommerce Photo Studio...

+ In collaboration with and with oversight from the Senior Producer, establish and execute weekly photo shoot timelines and schedules for seasonal launches

+ Coordinate and facilitate the organization of shoot teams with both internal and external partners

+ Update the Studio Staffing Chart with availability, holds, and bookings of internal and contract partners by directly reaching out to partners and vendors

+ Maintain the ecommerce IC/SSTA budget sheet to track monthly ecom expenses

+ Manage the job confirmation and invoicing process for vendors.

+ Work with onsite teams and merch coordinators on studio spatial awareness to strategize merch and equipment placement for photo shoots

+ Provide access to the photography studio for external vendors and talent

+ Organize internal Lookbook shoots communication with partners, estimates, team assignments, bookings, and on set needs

What you'll bring to the table...

+ Excellent communication skills, good reading and written language skills (English), basic math, strong organizational skills to manage input from cross functional teams

+ Multi-tasking skills, detail-oriented, strong interpersonal/negotiation skills, problem-solving skills, demonstrated leadership skills, and spatial awareness

+ Promote a strong sense of teamwork by working together safely, effectively, respectfully and efficiently with all associates

+ Photography industry production knowledge of key players, equipment, and workflow

We'd love to hear from you if you have...

+ 3 years experience with Industry knowledge of photography production practices and studio operations

+ Bachelor's degree in related field a plus

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Experience with and knowledge of local Chicago vendors and industry contacts, including caterers, photography equipment providers, truck companies, art movers, prop houses.

+ Knowledge of eCommerce/Marketing photography industry standards and processes.

+ Past experience with negotiation and management of crew   

Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as "the Company". The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request.
The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.
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The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.