Studio Production Manager — Lead a Fast-Paced In-House Studio

SharkNinja; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 77,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts (HSA) with co

401(k) retirement plan with matching

Employee stock purchase program

Life insurance

AD&D

Short-term disability insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Company holidays

Parental leave

Identity theft protection

Pet insurance

Pre-paid legal insurance

Back-up child and eldercare days

Product discounts

Referral bonus program

Job summary

SharkNinja in Los Angeles is seeking a Manager, Studio Production to run the day-to-day operations of our in-house studio. You will oversee scheduling, staffing, equipment, and workflow to ensure shoots run efficiently while creative teams focus on the work.

You will lead a small studio team and collaborate with producers, Creative Directors, and Art Directors to support a high-volume shoot calendar with quality and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of studio or production operations experience.
• Experience managing a team and building process.
• Strong working knowledge of photo and video production equipment.
• Comfortable managing budgets and vendor relationships for equipment and studio needs.
• Consumer products or agency production background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day studio operations, including scheduling, space allocation, and equipment management across concurrent shoots.
• Manage a team of studio staff, including hiring, training, and setting expectations for how the studio runs.
• Partner with producers and Creative Directors to plan studio needs for upcoming shoots, ensuring the right space, equipment, and staffing are in place.
• Maintain and manage studio equipment inventory, including cameras, lighting, and grip equipment, coordinating repairs and rentals as needed.
• Develop and enforce studio processes and safety standards, keeping the space organized and shoot-ready at all times.
• Manage studio budget, including equipment purchases, maintenance, and rental costs.
• Troubleshoot production issues in real time on shoot days, working directly with crews to keep things moving.
• Continuously look for ways to improve studio efficiency and throughput as shoot volume grows.

Skills

Studio operations

Team leadership

Budget management

Equipment knowledge

Tools

Cameras

Lighting

Grip gear

Job description

SharkNinja in Los Angeles is seeking a Manager, Studio Production to run the day-to-day operations of our in-house studio. You will oversee scheduling, staffing, equipment, and workflow to ensure shoots run efficiently while creative teams focus on the work.

You will lead a small studio team and collaborate with producers, Creative Directors, and Art Directors to support a high-volume shoot calendar with quality and timely delivery.