Our client, a American Multinational Clothing and Accessories Retailer company, is looking for a Project Manager for their San Francisco, CA location.
Responsibilities:- The Project Manager, Sample Operations is a contract role that supports the day-to-day production of eCommerce product photography.
- This person keeps shoots running on schedule, makes sure the right products are photographed at the right time, and connects teams so nothing falls through the cracks.
- They are comfortable managing a high volume of moving parts, solving problems quickly, and communicating clearly across teams with different priorities.
Managing the photo production pipeline
- Oversee the daily flow of product photography from sample arrival through final shot delivery, keeping everything on track and on schedule.
- Plan and schedule photo shoots in partnership with Production and Creative teams, making sure products, talent, and resources are ready to go.
- Organize and prioritize which products get photographed and when, based on business needs.
- Manage reshoots and image correction requests, making sure issues are resolved quickly and escalated when needed.
- Maintain and update the internal guide that outlines how different products should be photographed.
- Keep stakeholders informed on shoot status, flag roadblocks early, and drive resolutions before they cause delays.
Working across teams:
- Serve as the main point of contact between the photo team and partners in merchandising, digital, marketing, and post production.
- Make sure finished images are delivered to the right teams on time and meet quality standards.
- Help align day-to-day photo priorities with broader business and marketing goals.
- Coordinate across the tools and systems used to track photos and manage production (e.g., project management and asset tracking software).
Tracking & improving workflows:
- Maintain production reports and tracking tools to give teams visibility into where things stand.
- Oversee the process for getting product images live on the website, making sure assets are accurate and published on time.
- Spot inefficiencies in current workflows and bring forward ideas to improve how work gets done.
- Support seasonal planning and help the team prepare for high-volume periods.
Requirements:- Familiarity with product photography, studio production, or eCommerce content operations.
- Comfortable working in project management and asset tracking tools.
- Clear communicator who can work effectively with creative, business, and operational teams.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail, especially in fast-moving, high-volume environments.
- Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership and follows through.
- 4+ years of experience in photo production, project coordination, or eCommerce operations.
- Experience managing studio or on-figure photography workflows.
- Background working with creative, marketing, or retail teams.
Why Should You Apply?