Photo/Video Producer

Levi Strauss & Co.; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Product discounts

Paid leave

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. in San Francisco is seeking a Photo/Video Producer to lead end-to-end production of global marketing campaigns. You will manage budgets, casting, scheduling, and relationships with talent, agencies, and vendors to ensure on‑brief, on‑budget delivery.

You will collaborate with Creative, Project Management, and cross‑functional teams, while sourcing photographers, directors, crew, and partners. This hybrid role reports to the Head of Production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in production or creative agencies.
• 3–5 years of experience as a producer (in-house, freelance, or agency).
• 3+ years of experience producing photo and/or video for brand, marketing, or editorial content.
• Strong photo production background; cross-functional experience is a plus.
• Comfortable leading projects independently and supporting teammates' work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support production shoots from planning through final delivery, owning the outcome.
• Build production schedules with Project Management to hit milestones.
• Run day‑of‑shoot schedule and coordinate with creative partners.
• Manage talent, casting, crew, and vendors and maintain relationships.

Skills

Photo production

Video production

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in production/creative

Job description

About the Job

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

As a Photo/Video Producer, you’ll bring Levi's® Global Marketing campaigns to life, from first creative concept to final asset delivery. You’ll lead your own shoots and step in to support teammates' projects. You’ll own end-to-end production, including budgets, casting, scheduling, and relationships with talent, agencies, and vendors, so that every project lands on time, on brief, and on budget. You’ll work with Creative, Project Management, and cross-functional partners, and you’ll resource the photographers, directors, crew, talent, and vendors who deliver world-class visual storytelling. You’ll report to the Head of Production.

• Lead and support production Lead photo and video shoots from planning through on-set execution and final delivery, owning the outcome from start to finish
• Support fellow producers by stepping in on shoots as secondary and tertiary support, sharing resources, and covering gaps wherever the team needs support
• Build production schedules in partnership with Project Management to meet cross-functional milestones
• Run the day-of-shoot schedule, coordinating closely with creative partners
• Manage talent, casting, and crew
• Build and maintain relationships with photographers, directors, talent agents, production partners, and vendors
• Lead casting from sourcing through internal approvals
• Resource and manage art, cast, crew, and freelance support
• Direct crews, cast, and contingent staff on set so every shoot runs smoothly
• Manage budget and logistics
• Manage shoot budgets within project parameters and approval processes
• Negotiate usage rights, rates, contracts, and talent releases
• Manage usage and licensing extensions
• Secure prepayments, process and reconcile invoices, and manage talent and partner agreements
• Oversee locations, travel, call sheets, equipment, and post-production schedules
• Collaborate and communicate
• Partner with Creative, Project Management, and cross-functional teams to make sure execution meets the brief
• Propose scenario-based solutions that protect creative intent while staying within budget and timeline constraints

About You

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience in production or creative agencies
• 3–5 years of experience as an in-house, freelance, or agency producer
• 3+ years of experience producing photo and/or video for brand, marketing, or editorial content
• Strong photo production background; experience across art, photo, video, and agency environments is a plus
• Comfortable both leading projects independently and supporting teammates' work

Location and Working Arrangement

This is a hybrid work schedule based in our San Francisco, CA headquarters. You will be expected in office 3 days per week typically Tuesday-Thursday. Note, time in office can vary depending on business needs.

Full time

Pay and Compensation

The expected starting salary range for this role is $92,300 - $125,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

Benefits

Levi Strauss & Co. (LS&Co.) offers a total rewards package that includes base pay, incentive plans, 401(k) matching, paid leave, health insurance, product discounts, and more designed to help you and your family stay healthy, meet your financial goals, and balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits and incentive compensation vary depending upon the specifics of the role; details relating to a specific role will be made available upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

LS&Co. is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. We welcome and value people from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences to make LS&Co. a collective success.

Visa and Sponsorship

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require current or future employment visa sponsorship. The company does not participate in the H-1B cap lottery or sponsor initial employment visas. Candidates with an existing H-1B visa that is eligible for transfer may be considered.

Application Deadline

FILL DATE This position is expected to be filled by 01/24/2027.

Our common thread: We’re originals. From day one, we’ve been doing it our way — creating our own drumbeat and building something that’s different from the rest. That’s why we’re looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.