Onsite Photography Producer - Lead Shoots & Budgets

Propelis; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plans

Dental plan

Vision plan

401(k) Savings Plan

Disability insurance

Job summary

Propelis is seeking a producer to manage all aspects of photography production onsite in Chicago. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, team rosters, shot counts, and pre-pro planning, ensuring timely delivery and seamless client communication.

You will liaison with Account and Design teams, oversee retouching and data gathering, and maintain a detailed production status. A proactive, organized, and collaborative mindset is essential to drive great work.

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating photography production across sets.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and vendor relationships.
• A proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues and communicates clearly.

Responsibilities

• Schedule the shoot and manage the production timeline.
• Manage budget and vendor POs; book team for each role.
• Ensure on-set products are ready and supplies arrive on time.
• Oversee color retouching tasks during/after the shoot.
• Create and distribute contact sheets and keep client updated.

Skills

Creative mindset

Strong organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Multi-project management

Relationship building

Under pressure performance

Financial acumen

Team player

Humor

Job description

Propelis is seeking a producer to manage all aspects of photography production onsite in Chicago. You will coordinate schedules, budgets, team rosters, shot counts, and pre-pro planning, ensuring timely delivery and seamless client communication.

You will liaison with Account and Design teams, oversee retouching and data gathering, and maintain a detailed production status. A proactive, organized, and collaborative mindset is essential to drive great work.