Photography Production Manager

Summary

The Photography Production Manager is a manager‑of‑process role responsible for end‑to‑end photography production for all Kids2 categories shot in Atlanta. This role oversees scheduling, sample logistics, crew and talent bookings, and day‑of‑shoot production management across studio and location work. Partnering closely with Creative, Category, Ecommerce, Packaging, and Sales teams, this role ensures that all photography needs are translated into clear production plans and executed efficiently, on time, and on brief.

The Photography Production Manager is based in Atlanta and works across the Buckhead office, Doraville studio, home office, and various on‑location environments.

• Own the end‑to‑end photography production process from intake and scheduling through the day of the shoot for all Atlanta‑based photo needs.
• Manage and maintain the photography production calendar, ensuring alignment with marketing, ecommerce, packaging, and category timelines and priorities.
• Partner with category managers, packaging designers, brand/marketing, ecommerce, and sales teams to understand photography needs, clarify briefs, and translate them into actionable production plans.
• Coordinate and track product samples in partnership with category and product teams, ensuring accurate, on‑time delivery of samples to the studio or location and managing returns or disposition post‑shoot.
• Build and maintain detailed production books and call sheets, including shot lists, schedules, talent information, location details, and logistical requirements.
• Book freelance photographers, stylists, production assistants, hair/makeup (as needed), and talent based on established vendor pools and internal guidance.
• Coordinate with external talent agencies and internal partners to schedule and confirm child and adult talent, ensuring all required releases and documentation are in place.
• Provide on‑set production leadership on shoot days, managing schedules, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring efficient, professional execution in collaboration with the Director, Content and other creative leads.
• Support both creative and logistical decision‑making on set, helping interpret briefs and make day‑of adjustments (shot order, minor styling, angles) while staying aligned with brand standards and direction from the Director, Content.
• Collaborate with the video team when photo and video productions overlap, aligning schedules, resources, and talent usage to maximize efficiency.
• Partner with a freelance producer and freelance production coordinators as needed, providing clear direction on tasks, timelines, and deliverables, without direct people‑management responsibilities.
• Maintain and update production trackers, status reports, and documentation in Smartsheet and other tools, providing clear visibility to stakeholders on project progress and upcoming shoots.
• Ensure accurate and timely delivery of assets and production documentation to downstream partners (e.g., post‑production, DAM, ecommerce, packaging) following established workflows.
• Identify and elevate production risks, conflicts, or resourcing constraints early, offering practical solutions and adjustments to keep work on track.
• Continuously contribute to improving production processes, tools, and standards to increase efficiency, consistency, and quality across Atlanta photo production.

• 3 years of experience in photography, film, or creative production, preferably within consumer products, retail, ecommerce, or an agency/studio environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing end‑to‑end still photography productions, including pre‑production planning, scheduling, sample coordination, crew and talent bookings, and on‑set management.
• Experience working cross‑functionally with creative, marketing, ecommerce, product/category, and/or packaging teams on content needs.
• Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast‑paced environment.
• Experience working with freelance photographers, stylists, PAs, and talent, and coordinating with talent agencies and other vendors.
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