Sr. Manager, Creative Production

This hybrid position will be located at our New York office. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week, typically Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression. 

As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next.  

Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve. 

Come change the game with us. Apply today! 

The Senior Manager, Creative Production is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing end-to-end creative production across all photoshoots and content initiatives. This individual partners closely with Creative, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to ensure creative projects are strategically aligned, efficiently executed, and delivered at the highest quality. This role serves as the bridge between concept and execution - translating briefs into actionable plans, driving clarity, and ensuring teams are set up for success from kickoff through final delivery.

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• Lead end-to-end production for photoshoots, from pre-production through post-production and final asset delivery
• Oversee on-set photoshoot execution to ensure creative vision, brand standards, deliverables, and timelines are met (including shotlist ownership, product management, and orchestration across all crew and teams on set)
• Intake and translate briefs into actionable production plans and timelines for the internal Creative team
• Proactively manage multiple projects simultaneously, anticipating risks and resolving issues before they impact execution and delivery
• Own and manage production budgets across creative projects, ensuring cost efficiency and accuracy
• Develop and maintain detailed project timelines, holding teams accountable to key milestones
• Manage relationships with external creative partners, including the main production agency, content creators, creative agencies, and freelancers – overseeing administrative, briefs, feedback loops, shareout back to internal teams
• Manage contracts, statements of work, negotiations, PO’s and invoicing for creative partners
• Lead and develop a team of producers (internal and freelance) 
• Local and some overnight travel

• BA/BS (or equivalent degree) in arts, communications, or marketing
• 6+ years of experience in creative production, preferably within retail or fashion
• Proven experience managing large-scale photoshoots and high-volume content production
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple workstreams
• Deep understanding of creative workflows, from concept through final delivery
• Expertise in managing internal and external creative teams through the production process (designers, photographers, videographers, creative agencies)
• Experience managing budgets, contracts, and external vendors

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do.  To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments.  To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

The annual base salary range is $105,000 - $120,000/ year. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short term incentives that align with individual and company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below

Foot Locker Benefits: 

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Stock Purchase Plan
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups