Creative Producer

Elm Biosciences; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Elm Biosciences is seeking a highly organized Creative Producer to lead photo and video shoots from concept through final delivery. You will manage calendars, budgets, and external partners, ensuring high creative standards across brand campaigns, product launches, and e‑commerce.

Based in NYC with on-site workflow and on-set duties. You will collaborate with the Senior Art Director and cross-functional teams to deliver efficient workflows, scale production processes, and support ambitious

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in creative production, photo production, or integrated content production.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end production of Elm's photo and video shoots.
• Manage a consistent production calendar, coordinating shoots monthly.
• Translate creative concepts into actionable production plans with budgets and timelines.
• Develop and manage production budgets, schedules, shot lists, call sheets, and timelines.
• Source, hire, and manage external creative partners (photographers, videographers, stylists, talent, studios).
• Oversee production logistics including locations, equipment, props, transportation, permits, insurance, and releases.
• Lead on-set production logistics to keep shoots on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate productions involving founders and high-profile partners with discretion and professionalism.
• Build and maintain a network of freelance talent and production partners.
• Own post-production timelines, coordinating editors and colorists for delivery.
• Manage asset selection, retouching, approvals, and final deliverables with the team.
• Track milestones and communicate timelines and delays to stakeholders and partners.

Skills

Creative production

Project management

Budget management

Vendor management

Pre/post production

Scheduling

Tools

Creative project management tools

Job description

After five years of research and development, Elm Biosciences launched in September 2025 to set a new standard in skincare innovation. Co-founded by cultural icon Martha Stewart and board-certified dermatologist Dr. Dhaval Bhanusali, and supported by an unprecedented advisory board of 350+ leading dermatologists, scientists, and researchers, Elm delivers a next-generation skincare system designed to address both the internal and external drivers of aging.

By bringing advanced technologies directly to consumers for the first time, Elm offers potent, simplified formulas with results that rival in-office treatments. From farm to lab, and lab to patient, we deliver breakthrough science and meaningful results—without delay or compromise.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Elm is a fast-growing, DTC-native skincare brand with an ambitious creative calendar spanning brand campaigns, product launches, e-commerce, paid social, and organic content. We're looking for a highly organized, resourceful, and detail-oriented Creative Producer to lead the planning, coordination, and execution of our photo and video productions. This is a hands‑on production role for someone who thrives on bringing creative ideas to life. You'll own the production process from pre‑production through post‑production, managing budgets, timelines, external partners, and deliverables to ensure every shoot runs smoothly and meets Elm's creative standards.

With a regular cadence of shoots ranging from smaller, nimble content productions to larger‑scale campaigns, you'll be responsible for building efficient workflows, maintaining strong relationships with creative partners, and finding smart ways to bring ambitious ideas to life across varying budgets. Beyond production, you'll also support project management across the creative team, helping keep initiatives organized, on schedule, and moving forward.

The role is based in NYC with three days a week in office, plus on‑set days as needed, and reports to the Senior Art Director.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Creative Production & Shoot Management

• Own end-to-end production of Elm's photo and video shoots, from initial brief and pre‑production planning through on‑set execution, post‑production, and final asset delivery.
• Manage a consistent production calendar, coordinating at least one shoot per month across brand campaigns, product launches, e‑commerce, and social content.
• Partner closely with the Senior Art Director and creative team to translate creative concepts into actionable production plans that align with budgets, timelines, and creative objectives.
• Develop and manage production budgets, schedules, shot lists, call sheets, production timelines, and other essential production documents.
• Source, hire, negotiate with, and manage external creative partners, including photographers, videographers, directors, producers, stylists, hair and makeup artists, talent, studios, and other vendors.
• Oversee production logistics, including locations, equipment rentals, props, product samples, transportation, catering, permits, insurance, and talent releases.
• Lead on‑set production logistics, ensuring shoots run efficiently, stay on schedule and within budget, and support the creative team's vision.
• Coordinate productions involving founders, celebrity talent, and other high‑profile partners with professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• Build and maintain a trusted network of freelance talent, production partners, and vendors to support productions of varying sizes and budgets.
• Own post‑production timelines and workflows, coordinating with editors, retouchers, colorists, and other external partners to ensure projects move efficiently from shoot to final delivery.
• Manage asset selection, retouching and editing rounds, feedback consolidation, approvals, and final deliverables in collaboration with the creative team.
• Track project milestones and proactively communicate timelines, updates, and potential delays to internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Ensure final assets are delivered on time, properly organized, and in the required formats for brand, e‑commerce, paid media, organic social, and CRM.
• Maintain organized production files, asset libraries, usage rights, contracts, and final deliverables.

C. Creative Project Management

• Support the Senior Art Director in managing timelines, deliverables, and workflows across creative projects beyond photo and video production.
• Coordinate with internal teams, including brand, growth, social, and e‑commerce, to align on project needs, priorities, and deadlines.
• Help manage creative calendars, project trackers, and production schedules to ensure visibility across ongoing initiatives.
• Facilitate communication between internal stakeholders and external creative partners, keeping projects organized and moving forward.
• Proactively identify potential roadblocks, manage shifting priorities, and help develop solutions to keep projects on track.

D. Production Operations & Budget Management

• Develop and refine production processes, templates, and workflows to improve efficiency as Elm's creative needs grow.
• Manage production budgets, track expenses, negotiate vendor rates, and identify cost‑effective solutions without compromising creative quality.
• Maintain organized records of contracts, invoices, estimates, usage agreements, and production expenses.
• Build scalable production systems that support both nimble, lower‑budget shoots and larger, more complex campaigns.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, maximize existing resources, and make the most of each production.

ABOUT YOU

• 4+ years of experience in creative production, photo production, or integrated content production, ideally within beauty, skincare, wellness, fashion, or luxury consumer brands.
• Proven experience independently producing photo and video shoots of varying scales, from smaller content productions to full‑scale brand campaigns.
• Strong understanding of the entire production process, including pre‑production, on‑set logistics, post‑production, and final asset delivery.
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with exceptional project management skills and the ability to juggle multiple productions, deadlines, and stakeholders.
• Experience sourcing, negotiating with, and managing freelance creative talent, vendors, and production partners.
• Comfortable managing budgets, timelines, contracts, and production logistics while finding creative solutions to challenges.
• A strong creative sensibility and understanding of premium brand aesthetics, with the ability to support ambitious creative concepts while balancing practical production needs.
• Proactive, resourceful, and solutions‑oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs and take ownership of projects from start to finish.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with confidence working across internal teams, external partners, and high‑profile talent.
• Experience with creative project management tools and asset management workflows.
• Experience producing content for beauty, skincare, or celebrity‑backed brands is a plus.
• Photography, videography, or hands‑on content creation experience is a plus.