Manager, Production

Ross Stores; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 113,200 - 172,600; Full time

Job summary

Ross Stores is seeking a Production Manager in Los Angeles to lead the planning and execution of creative production initiatives across photoshoots and content campaigns. This role ensures alignment with creative vision and brand standards while managing large-scale productions and team leadership.

With responsibilities spanning from concept feasibility to post‑production, the Production Manager drives efficiency and quality with an eye on budget ownership. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in production leadership and a collaborative spirit.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in production, creative operations, or film/media production.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams and managing production projects.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end production processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end execution of creative production projects.
• Manage on‑set production activities and oversee pre‑production planning.
• Own production budgets across projects and ensure financial accountability.

Skills

Project Management

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Suite

Job description

General Purpose

The Production Manager is responsible for leading the planning, execution, and delivery of creative production initiatives across photoshoots and multi-channel content campaigns. This role oversees the full production lifecycle from concept feasibility and pre‑production planning through on‑set execution and post‑production wrap, ensuring alignment with creative vision, brand standards, and business objectives. Serving as a key operational partner to Creative and Marketing leadership, the Production Manager drives efficiency, scalability, and quality across all productions. This role is accountable for overseeing large scale productions, budget ownership, team leadership, and process optimization, ensuring that all productions are delivered on time, on budget, and at the highest level of execution.

The base salary range for this role is $113,200 - $172,600. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

Essential Functions

• Lead end‑to‑end execution of creative production projects, including photoshoots, campaigns, and content initiatives, ensuring alignment with brand vision and business timelines.
• Oversee pre‑production planning, including scheduling, location scouting, resource allocation, and logistical coordination to enable seamless execution.
• Manage on‑set production activities, directing crews and vendors, resolving real‑time challenges, and ensuring adherence to schedules, budgets, and creative expectations.
• Partner closely with Creative, Marketing, and cross‑functional stakeholders to translate concepts into actionable production plans and deliverables.
• Source, negotiate, and manage external vendors and partners (photographers, stylists, talent, production crews), ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and strong partnerships.
• Own production budgets across projects, including forecasting, tracking, invoice management, and reconciliation to ensure financial accountability and adherence to targets.
• Ensure all production documentation (contracts, COIs, talent releases, invoices) is complete, accurate, and compliant with company standards.
• Develop and maintain production calendars and schedules, aligning deliverables with key campaign milestones and business priorities.
• Lead, mentor, and provide direction to production team members (Producers, Coordinators), including workload prioritization, delegation, and development.
• Identify and implement process improvements and best practices to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and consistency across projects.

Competencies

• People: Building Effective Teams, Developing Talent, Collaboration, Leading by Example, Communicates Effectively, Ensures Accountability and Execution, Manages Conflict.
• Business: Business Acumen, Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes, Organizational Agility.
• Position‑related: Production & Operational Leadership, Problem Solving & Decision Making, Time Management.

Qualifications and Special Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of experience in production, creative operations, or film/media production.
• 3+ years of experience leading teams and/or managing production projects.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and budgets simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong understanding of end‑to‑end production processes, including pre‑production, on‑set execution, and post‑production.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate cross‑functionally and manage external partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and familiarity with production tools and creative platforms (e.g., Adobe Suite).

Physical Requirements / ADA

Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in‑person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. Travel: Willingness and ability to travel up to approximately 40%. This role requires regular in‑office presence, including to engage in in‑person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in‑office and remote work. #LIHYBRID

Supervisory Responsibilities

Up to 2 direct reports over time.

Disclaimer

This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all‑inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.