Photography Operations Lead - Team Growth & Field Excellence

G&B Photography; Enfield (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

G&B Photography is seeking a driven, hands-on leader to oversee a field team of photographers. You will balance leadership, logistics, and operational execution to deliver exceptional client experiences.

The role requires managing scheduling, coaching, equipment, and performance, with regular field visits and leadership Meetings. A valid driver’s license, travel readiness, and strong communication are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3–4 years of related photography experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proven ability to lead and effectively manage a team.
• Knowledge of photography equipment.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel with occasional overnight stays.
• Reliable insured transportation to reach assigned locations; vehicle insurance must be current.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory responsibilities to a subset of the photography team.
• Recruit, hire, onboarding, new hire training, ongoing coaching and performance management.
• Field visits to observe and coach photographers.
• Provide leadership through team meetings and 1-on-1s; set a positive example.
• Attend leadership meetings to discuss strategy and results; adjust as needed.
• Manage labor spending and productivity for the assigned team.
• Prepare and conduct performance reviews for team members.
• Create a customer-centric culture and train team in customer service.
• Equipment management including inventory and maintenance.
• Oversee seasonal distribution and collection of equipment.
• Provide insight on seasonal photography sets and testing.
• Schedule team for onsite photography events by skills and location.
• Review employees' time records for payroll accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Communication

Decision making

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Travel

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Photography equipment

Job description

G&B Photography is seeking a driven, hands-on leader to oversee a field team of photographers. You will balance leadership, logistics, and operational execution to deliver exceptional client experiences.

The role requires managing scheduling, coaching, equipment, and performance, with regular field visits and leadership Meetings. A valid driver’s license, travel readiness, and strong communication are essential.