Studio Manager

The Black Diamond Creative team is a full-service in-house agency that provides design, editorial, photographic, and video content, as well as develops and maintains the visual identity of the brand. The Studio Manager will work with the business unit directors, creative team, and the DAM manager to produce and deliver all required assets for ecommerce, workbooks, and marketing materials. Responsibilities include but are not limited to building seasonal briefs, QC, coordination with business unit directors and DAM manager, sample management, budgets, and maintaining a creative contractor team.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education Preferred: Bachelor's degree in photography, visual arts, or digital media Alternative: 5 + years of relevant experience can substitute for degree requirement

Work Experience Required: 2+ years in a studio production or operations role Preferred: Studio photography and lighting proficiency. Outdoor industry experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

General physical requirements: Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs. Be on your feet for extended periods of time.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Produce ecommerce, glam, product video, and other brand photo shoots
2. Manage creative contractor team for larger productions
3. Receive and organize seasonal sales samples
4. Cast models per brand standards
5. Create shotlist for ecommerce shoots aligned with filenaming conventions
6. Prep studio before each shoot
7. Manage asset editing, QC and background clipping
8. Deliver assets to DAM admin
9. Forecast and maintain studio budget
10. Assist in preparation for field photography shoots

What other responsibilities Studio Manager would have:

1. Help prep product for field shoots
2. Comprehensive maintenance of studio space and equipment
3. Manage studio calendar
4. Occasional in-house studio and brand event photography as needed depending on candidate

Black Diamond is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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