Manager, Studio Production

Socket.dev; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) matching

Stock purchase program

Paid time off

Job summary

SharkNinja seeks a Manager, Studio Production to run the day-to-day operations of its in-house studio in Los Angeles, overseeing scheduling, staffing, equipment, and workflow to ensure shoots run efficiently and quality is maintained.

You’ll lead a small studio team and collaborate with producers, Creative Directors, and Art Directors to support a high-volume shoot calendar while preserving turnaround times and quality.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of studio or production operations experience.
• Experience managing a team, building process, and raising operational standards.
• Strong knowledge of photo and video production equipment (cameras, lighting, grip gear).
• Comfortable managing budgets and vendor relationships for equipment and studio needs.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day studio operations, including scheduling, space allocation, and equipment management across concurrent shoots.
• Manage a team of studio staff, including hiring, training, and setting expectations for how the studio runs.
• Plan studio needs for upcoming shoots with producers and Creative Directors to ensure space, equipment and staffing are in place.
• Maintain studio equipment inventory and coordinate repairs and rentals as needed.
• Develop and enforce studio processes and safety standards; manage the studio budget.

Skills

Studio operations

Team management

Production equipment knowledge

Budget management

Problem solving

Tools

Cameras

Lighting

Grip gear

Job description

About Us

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

AI at SharkNinja

At SharkNinja, we’re building an AI-native culture. We’re not waiting for the future; we’re creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what’s possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn’t been invented yet, you’ll fit right in.

About the Role

SharkNinja is looking for a Manager, Studio Production to run the day-to-day operations of our in-house studio, based in our Los Angeles office. This role owns how the studio functions as a production facility — scheduling, staffing, equipment, and workflow — so that photo and video shoots run efficiently and creative teams can focus on the work itself rather than the logistics behind it.

You’ll manage a small team of studio staff and coordinate closely with producers, Creative Directors, and Art Directors to make sure the studio is set up to support a high volume of shoots without sacrificing quality or turnaround time.

This role sits at the center of a busy, always-on studio. You’ll need to be equal parts operator and problem-solver — someone who can build good process, but also adapt quickly when a shoot day doesn’t go as planned.

What You’ll Do

• Own day-to-day studio operations, including scheduling, space allocation, and equipment management across concurrent shoots.


• Manage a team of studio staff, including hiring, training, and setting expectations for how the studio runs.


• Partner with producers and Creative Directors to plan studio needs for upcoming shoots, ensuring the right space, equipment, and staffing are in place.


• Maintain and manage studio equipment inventory, including cameras, lighting, and grip equipment, coordinating repairs and rentals as needed.


• Develop and enforce studio processes and safety standards, keeping the space organized and shoot-ready at all times.


• Manage studio budget, including equipment purchases, maintenance, and rental costs.


• Troubleshoot production issues in real time on shoot days, working directly with crews to keep things moving.


• Continuously look for ways to improve studio efficiency and throughput as shoot volume grows.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of studio or production operations experience, including experience managing a physical production space.


• Experience managing a team, with a track record of building process and raising operational standards.


• Strong working knowledge of photo and video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, and grip gear.


• Comfortable managing budgets and vendor relationships for equipment and studio needs.


• Strong problem-solving skills; able to stay calm and adapt quickly when shoot days hit snags.

Consumer products or agency production background preferred.

What Success Looks Like

In your first 90 days, you’ll get a full picture of how the studio currently runs, build relationships with producers and creative leadership, and start making immediate improvements to scheduling and equipment management. By six months, you’ll have established clear studio processes and standards, with a team that’s running smoothly and a studio that can flex to support a growing shoot calendar without added strain.

Why SharkNinja?

We’re a global product company built by founders, for people who want to build things that matter. Our in-house studio is core to how we produce content at the speed and volume our brands need, and this role has real ownership over how that studio runs day to day. Based in our Los Angeles office, you’ll work directly with Creative and Production leadership, with the mandate to build a studio operation that scales alongside one of the fastest-growing consumer products companies in the country.

Salary and Other Compensation

The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Pay Range

$76,900 — $135,200 USD

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.

Our Culture

At SharkNinja, we don’t just raise the bar—we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you’ll be right at home.

What We Offer

We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what’s possible. When you join, you’re not just part of a company—you’re part of an outrageously extraordinary community. To gether, we won’t just launch products—we’ll disrupt entire markets.

At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja’s innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.

Learn more about us: Life At SharkNinja Outrageously Extraordinary

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