Production Manager, Creative

Bandit Running is a pioneering technical performance brand committed to creating innovative, high-quality apparel & gear for goal-driven runners. Our mission to "Evolve Running" guides everything we do, always putting the needs of the global running community first. As the fastest-growing brand in the sport, we challenge conventional brand-building norms, prioritizing an extremely high-bar for disruptive excellence across product, experiences & content.

Our vision is to build an enduring, iconic brand that breaks down barriers & inspires greater passion & participation in the sport we love.

• Manage the day-to-day logistics of creative productions across campaigns, product launches, editorial, social content, e-commerce, events, and other brand initiatives
• Support the Senior Producer in developing production plans, schedules, budgets, and production approaches
• Independently manage smaller-scale shoots and productions from pre-production through wrap and final delivery
• Coordinate photographers, directors, stylists, hair and makeup, talent, assistants, crew, vendors, locations, equipment, catering, transportation, and other production needs
• Source and coordinate freelancers and production partners, maintaining strong relationships with Bandit's creative network
• Build and distribute call sheets, production schedules, crew lists, contact sheets, and other production documents
• Coordinate shoot logistics including location scouting, permits, equipment rentals, travel, accommodations, catering, transportation, and on-site needs
• Support casting and talent logistics, including schedules, releases, fittings, travel, and day-of coordination
• Track production budgets, estimates, invoices, purchase orders, and expenses in partnership with the Senior Producer and relevant internal teams
• Be a key point of contact for vendors and crew before and during productions
• Attend and help manage shoots on set, troubleshooting issues and keeping production moving
• Anticipate production needs and potential issues before they become problems
• Coordinate post-production logistics, including file delivery, selects, retouching, editing, color, and final asset delivery as needed
• Maintain organized production files, contacts, vendor information, releases, and other documentation
• Help develop and improve production processes, templates, and systems as Bandit's creative operation scales
• Support multiple productions and creative projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail

• 4+ years of experience in creative production, photo/video production, production coordination, or a related field
• Experience producing photo and/or video shoots, ideally within fashion, apparel, sport, lifestyle, editorial, or consumer brands
• Strong understanding of the production process from pre-production through shoot day and post-production
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to keep track of many moving pieces at once
• Resourceful problem solver who stays calm and solutions-oriented when things inevitably change
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with creative teams, vendors, talent, and external partners
• Comfortable managing production budgets, estimates, invoices, and vendor relationships
• Existing relationships with photographers, crew, freelancers, rental houses, locations, and other production resources in New York and beyond
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as production schedules require
• Proficiency with production and project management tools and strong comfort with Google Workspace and spreadsheets
• Genuine interest in running, sport, fashion, photography, culture, and the world…