Studio Production Manager - 12 Month FTC

J.P. Boden & Co. Limited; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Studio Production Manager to oversee day-to-day shoot operations and ensure efficient workflows. This role is pivotal in managing budgets, optimizing schedules, and collaborating with creative teams to deliver high-quality content on time. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and leadership skills, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and be able to manage a small team effectively. Join a company that values collaboration and creativity, offering a vibrant workplace culture and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary & targeted annual bonus scheme

Generous clothing allowance

30% discount on clothing ranges

25 days Holiday annually, plus Bank Holidays

Online discounts on retail & entertainment

Virtual GP Service

Free onsite parking

Subsidised café

Qualifications

• Experience in an Ecommerce Photography Studio environment is essential.
• Strong organizational and budgeting skills required for managing shoots.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shoot operations, ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality output.
• Manage and support the production team, coordinating multiple projects.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Budget Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Resource Management

Problem Solving

Job description

Studio Production Manager - 12 Month FTC

Studio Production Manager - 12 Month FTC

Apply locations Boden House, London, UK time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R1876

Stylish, grounded, uplifting – these values live through everything we do at Boden. Without the collaboration, honesty and friendship between our teams, we wouldn’t be where we are today. We curate a world of beauty that’s ethical, inclusive – and importantly – good fun. We inspire you to live your best life. We are Boden.

Overview

The Studio Production Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day shoot operations of the studio, ensuring efficient workflows, budget management, and high-quality production output, working closely with the Head of Studio Production & Operations. This role involves coordinating shoots, managing studio resources, optimizing schedules, and collaborating with creative and production teams to deliver content on time and within budget. The Studio Production Manager will be a key link between multiple departments, managing the end to end shoot process.

The Studio Production Manager also plays a key role in maintaining and improving studio processes, and maximizing in-house production capabilities. Strong organizational, budgeting, and leadership skills are essential to a ensure smooth and productive way of working.

The Studio Production Manager will manage and support the Midweight and Junior Shoot Producer, along with the Studio Assistant, ensuring they have a clear understanding of their roles, structured workflows, and the necessary resources to contribute to the studio’s success.

Location: 4 -5 days per week based at our North Acton Office.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the Head of Studio Production & Operations to ensure the studio process runs efficiently. Driving speed to site within the agreed costs, delivering assets of a premium quality.
• Manage Midweight Shoot Producer, Junior Shoot Producer and Studio Assistant, holding regular 1:1’s to manage their development.
• Support the Head of Studio Production with key operational elements, including high-level budget management and mapping, critical planning and strategic decision making to ensure the studios run efficiently and cost effectively while meeting business objectives.
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously, from optioning crew and project planning to post production.
• Host pre production meetings ahead of shoots with wider team, as well as wash up meetings.
• Create draft shoot plans for monthly drops and budgets.
• Liaising with internal teams where necessary e.g. Samples team to use product samples for photoshoots etc., Casting team on model selection for model shoots and Styling team for outfitting sessions.
• Liaising with multiple stakeholders to define scope e.g. #images, handover deadlines, technical requirements e.g. file formats.
• Working closely with Art Direction team on creative requirements on talent, crew, props, etc.
• Sourcing new suppliers & talent and suggesting news ways of working to improve quality and cost effectiveness.
• Manage pre-production, production and post production stage, including contracts, licensing agreements, usage allowances and invoices.
• Produce high quality photography/video assets as per briefs across all Boden brands.
• Deliver shoots ensuring all logistics, creative requirements and costs are as planned and sit in line with critical path.
• Build good working relationships with agents, talent and suppliers, whilst continually seeking to negotiate best terms and value for money for Boden.
• Lead on-set production and logistics, maintaining checklists, call sheets, schedules, coordinating travel, accommodation where needed and catering.
• Attending shoots, ensuring all goes as smoothly as possible.
• Create budgets for each shoot/series of shoots based on guidelines.
• Track & report on spend by shoot. Ensure right balance between commercial and creative needs in order to deliver to Boden standards.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience in an Ecommerce Photography Studio environment.
• Experience of handling large budgets.
• Knowledge in resource management and scheduling.
• High level of organisation.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven studio production/operations experience.
• Thrive in an environment where things move quickly and you have to collaborate with other teams to execute brilliantly at pace.
• Experience managing a small and effective team.
• The ability to build strong and effective relationships across our creative teams.
• Ability to collaborate at all levels combined with the ability to listen and problem solve.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary & targeted annual bonus scheme.
• Generous Boden clothing allowance!
• 30% discount on all current clothing ranges.
• 25 days Holiday annually, plus Bank Holidays.
• Online Portal with an array of discounts on retail & entertainment.
• Virtual GP Service for you and your household!
• Free onsite parking and subsidised café.
  

We want Boden to be the place everyone wants to work. Friendly, open and tolerant. A best-of-British company with diverse teams, equal opportunities, and fair working and recruitment practices. We believe in hiring the best person for the job whoever they are, helping them thrive in it and celebrating their individuality.

We would like to encourage people from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply for our roles. If you need any reasonable adjustments or additional support during your application process, please do not hesitate to let us know.