Photography Post Producer

Sunnyvale, California, United States Corporate Functions

Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.

The WW Apple Retail Engagement, Marketing & Merchandising (REMM) team defines, makes and delivers programs, campaigns, initiatives and experiences that help Apple Retail’s customers and teams discover, be inspired by, learn about and go further with Apple’s products and services, and does so in a manner that is true to our values.

The REMM Creative Production Group is looking for an exceptional Photography Post Producer. This role is focused on managing and optimizing the entire retouching pipeline, serving as the central hub for all requests, from intake and scheduling to asset delivery. The ideal candidate is flexible, self-motivated and highly collaborative. They are a problem solver with a demonstrated interest in new and innovative approaches.

In this role responsibilities will include developing and refining end-to-end retouching workflows to enhance efficiency and scalability, proactively identifying and resolving bottlenecks and building strong cross functional relationships. The Photography Post Producer will oversee sourcing and managing freelance retouchers and managed service vendors, clearly communicating project status to all stakeholders, and driving automations to improve imagery consistency and overall efficiency.

• Act as the central hub for all retouching requests, managing project intake, asset handoffs, scheduling, and deliveries.
• Design, implement, and continuously refine the end-to-end retouching pipeline to increase efficiency, transparency and scalability.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks in the workflow and drive effective solutions, utilizing new tools or process improvements.
• Ability to develop and drive automations to improve efficiency and consistency of imagery across the retouching function.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with photographers, external retouching artists, creative teams and XF production partners ensuring seamless communication and alignment.
• Clearly communicate project status, potential risks and dependencies to all stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Act as the key point of contact between the REMM studio and our rotating roster of contractors and external vendors.

• Minimum 10 years as a photography post producer within a brand studio or post production house.
• Demonstrated experience producing complex photography projects from intake through final delivery.
• Experience managing freelance production support eg., freelance retouching artists and managed service vendors including budget management from initial estimates to final invoicing.

• Demonstrated track record of successfully designing and implementing successful production workflows and operational processes.
• Strong experience managing external vendors, including sourcing, negotiation and quality control.
• Exceptional organizational skills, a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to make quick, quality decisions to keep projects moving forward.