Photo Studio Lead

Rugs USA; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

PTO (paid time off)

401(k)

Employee discount across brands

On-site studio and culture of work‑lif

Generous discounts

Job summary

Rugs USA seeks an experienced Photo Studio Lead to manage photo and video content production at our Cranbury, NJ studio. You will oversee the full production process, guiding a team including a Retoucher, and collaborate with Marketing and Creative to ensure on-brand assets.

This on-site role emphasizes studio leadership, process optimization, and budget oversight to deliver high-quality content for ecommerce, campaigns, and collaborations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years in studio management and leading production teams.
• Strong background in photo/video production; home goods industry experience a plus.
• Proficiency with Capture One, Adobe Suite and Excel required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of photo and video production, including scheduling and resource allocation.
• Lead a team of creatives to deliver on-brand assets for ecommerce and campaigns.
• Plan and execute studio and on-location shoots with cross-functional partners.
• Develop internal production processes to improve efficiency from pre-production to delivery.
• Manage budgets, forecast needs, and report performance to leadership.
• Ensure on-time delivery and maintain quality control across assets.

Skills

Studio leadership

Budget management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Tools

Capture One

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Lightroom

Excel

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Photo Studio Lead to manage the production of photo and video content for Rugs USA and Annie Selke. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee the full production process, ensuring seamless collaboration across Marketing, Creative, and cross-functional teams to maintain brand alignment and achieve strategic goals. If you have a proven track record in studio management, expertise in production workflows, and a passion for delivering exceptional visual content, this is the role for you!

This position is on-site 5 days/week at our Cranbury, NJ photo studio

Essential Job Functions

Studio Management & Production Leadership:

• Oversee all aspects of the photo and video production process, including scheduling, resource allocation, and ensuring on-brand content delivery.
• Lead a team of creatives, including a Retoucher, to ensure timely delivery of high-quality assets for eCommerce, campaigns, and collaborations.
• Partner with the Creative Director to plan and execute all studio and on-location shoots, including collaboration projects.

Process Development & Optimization:

• Create and manage internal production processes to enhance efficiency, tracking progress from pre-production to final asset delivery.
• Optimize resources and negotiate with vendors to achieve cost-effective and successful production outcomes.

Budget Oversight:

• Manage photo studio and collaboration budgets, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Monitor spending, forecast needs, and report on budget performance to leadership.

Collaboration & Cross-functional Alignment:

• Work closely with Product Development, Merchandising, and Brand Marketing teams to ensure all shoot deliverables align with brand strategies and timelines.
• Foster strong partnerships across teams to streamline workflows and drive creative excellence.

Content Delivery & Quality Control:

• Ensure all visual assets meet brand standards and are delivered on time for site launches and campaigns.
• Maintain quality control processes, including oversight of retouching and post-production workflows.

You Have

• 4 years of experience in studio management and leading production teams.
• Strong background in photo and video production; home industry experience is a significant plus.
• Proficiency in Capture One, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Lightroom, etc.), and Microsoft Excel.
• Proven ability to manage budgets and negotiate with vendors to optimize costs.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Keen attention to detail and a commitment to delivering on-brand, high-quality content.

Your Life and Career at RugsUSA

• A culture that promotes a healthy work/life balance
• Benefits package offered to all eligible full-time employees (including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k)
• Exposure to career advancement opportunities across all departments
• Generous employee discount that can be used across our house of brands!