Creative Production Manager

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OLAPLEX, a category‑defining leader in prestige hair care, continuously seeks talented individuals to join in our mission to transform foundational hair health and deliver great hair days today, tomorrow, and for years to come.

We are seeking a highly collaborative, creative, and deadline‑driven Creative Production Manager to join our global creative team. In this role, you will be instrumental in bringing our brand and products to life by overseeing the end‑to‑end production of a diverse range of video and still content. From talent sourcing to budget management, scheduling, and post‑production, you will ensure seamless execution across all photo and video projects.

As a key partner in pre‑production and concepting, you will work directly with our Creative Directors to help bring their vision to life. You will provide strategic input on talent, timelines, and budgets, proactively identify innovative approaches for executing campaigns and franchise‑focused content. This role is ideal for a forward‑thinking creative producer who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, possesses meticulous attention to detail, and demonstrates a strong ability to manage projects under tight deadlines.

You will report to the Senior Director, Marketing & Creative Operations, and collaborate extensively with cross‑functional teams including Creative, Brand Marketing, Operations, Social Media, and Education.

• Strategic Partnership:
  Partner closely with Creative and Marketing teams during pre‑production and concepting phases to evaluate creative ideas for feasibility, offering practical solutions and innovative approaches within timeline and budget constraints.
• Editorial Expertise:
  Oversee all "editorial" productions, focusing on the creation of nimble and franchise‑focused content.
• Talent Management:
  Source, vet, and manage bookings for a wide array of creative talent, including photographers, videographers, directors, models, hair stylists, and make‑up artists, negotiating usage rights and costs effectively.
• Industry Awareness:
  Maintain an active pulse on current and emerging talent within the creative industry, continuously updating a comprehensive research database of photographers, stylists, models, and artists.
• Project Oversight:
  Lead and manage small to mid‑size productions from initiation to completion, ensuring smooth on‑set coordination and operations.
• Timeline Adherence:
  Collaborate with the Project Management team to align production timelines and calendars with overarching project deadlines.
• Approval Management:
  Facilitate and secure production approvals from Creative and Marketing leadership teams.
• Casting Direction:
  Manage the casting process for various shoots, including specialized content for education and social media.
• Financial Reconciliation:
  Partner with the Senior Director to meticulously reconcile all production and post‑production related billing and costs.
• Product Coordination:
  Work closely with the Marketing, Innovation, and PR teams to manage shoot samples and ensure product availability for all creative executions.

• Asset Input:
  Manage the intake of all incoming image and video files from photographers and studios.
• Project Tracking:
  Track and manage all post‑production projects for both stills and video, ensuring timely delivery against established deadlines.
• Review & Approval:
  Facilitate and actively participate in all retouching notes and approval processes between the Creative Team and external retouchers.
• Content Library:
  Contribute to the maintenance and organization of the creative content library, including both raw and final approved assets.

• 5+ years of demonstrable experience in production, with a proven track record of managing still and motion content production from end‑to‑end.
• A background in editorial production is a plus.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills with a highly organized and proactive work ethic.
• Exceptional communication skills, coupled with the ability to maintain composure and effectiveness under pressure.
• An adaptable, resourceful,…