Photo Supervisor - School

Lifetouch; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in professional photography is seeking a Photo Supervisor to lead a dedicated team. In this dynamic role, you will manage Picture Day operations, ensuring high-quality photography while overseeing staff training and performance. Your leadership will drive productivity and enhance customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in photography, excellent management skills, and a passion for capturing memorable moments. Join a company that values diversity and inclusion, and contribute to creating lasting memories for families and schools across the nation.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of photography experience or equivalent education and experience.
• Proven ability to lead and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a team of photographers for successful Picture Day operations.
• Oversee photography equipment and ensure efficient scheduling.

Skills

Leadership

Photography Equipment Knowledge

Problem-Solving Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Team Management

Time Management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Lifetouch has been the professional photography choice for schools and families for more than 80 years. Built on the tradition of “Picture Day” Lifetouch captures smiling faces, preschool through high school graduation. We also reach our customers through additional product lines including portrait studios, yearbooks, sports, events, and churches.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Photo Supervisor plays an important role in managing and leading a team of Photographers to ensure efficient and successful Picture Day operation and execution. This role includes staff readiness activities such as recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, and managing performance to drive picture quality and productivity to meet or exceed business goals.

What You’ll Do Here:

Leadership

1. Carries out supervisory responsibilities including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, onboarding, and training new employees as well as the supervising, coaching, and development of photography staff including routine performance management.
2. Observes photography on the job to identify opportunities for photographer performance improvement and development.
3. Safeguards and properly handles money, job bags and photography equipment.
4. Attends regular meetings with the Photography Leader to review and discuss photography quality, review policies, and discuss any changes.
5. Manages and is accountable for photography labor spending and productivity for assigned photographers.
6. Prepares and conducts routine performance reviews for photography staff.

Equipment & Supplies Support

1. Oversees photography equipment including maintaining a detailed inventory of all cameras, equipment, backgrounds, props, etc.
2. Coordinates shipping and receiving of equipment between various locations and Equipment Systems Support.
3. Maintains and distributes photography equipment, supplies and any other information needed to successfully execute picture days.
4. Conducts photography equipment tests as directed by the Photography Leader and informs them of test results.

Scheduling

1. Responsible for efficient picture day scheduling ensuring appropriate match of photographer’s skills and maximization of productivity.
2. Responsible for overall labor management to assigned targets.
3. Reviews and approves all non-exempt employee time records in the designated timekeeping system in accordance with company policy.

The Skills You’ll Bring:

1. At least 18 years of age, with a HS diploma or general education degree (GED).
2. 3-4 years of related photography experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
3. Proven ability to lead and effectively manage a team.
4. Knowledge of photography equipment.
5. Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
6. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
7. Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays.
8. Accessibility to reliable insured transportation to reach assigned locations. Vehicle insurance must be current and in compliance with provincial law.
9. Must have a valid driver’s license.

Pay Rate: $18.00/ Hour

This position will accept applicants on an ongoing basis until filled.

Supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce is important to Shutterfly not only because it directly reflects our value of Embracing our Differences, but also because it’s the right thing to do for our business and for our people. We welcome all applicants and evaluate them based on their qualifications, without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or other characteristic covered by law. Learn more about our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion on our Career Site.