AP Studio, Inc

Studio Manager 

AP Studio, Inc is an integrated creative production studio offering full-service production, including art buying and casting, for editorial and commercial shoots of all sizes, covering both stills and motion. We support clients and creatives in navigating the artistic and production landscape – we can handle everything from initial concept to post-production and final delivery.

We are looking for a self-motivated, proactive, problem-solving, detail-oriented Studio Manager to join our team. The position requires an individual who is a sophisticated communicator and highly collaborative with at least two years of studio or office experience in the fashion or beauty industry.

About You 

Natural organizational skills to support management and clients

Creative engagement; knowledge of relevant trends, artists, and cultural influences 

Team-oriented; enjoy collaborating with and supporting your team

Adaptable; comfortable with an ever-changing environment and list of priorities

Proactive and solution-oriented; you take an active approach to solving issues and creating process

Natural communicator: bring your positivity, and humor to a fast-paced and creative environment

Understanding of the industry and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

General Responsibilities 

Manage company asset vault

Assist in putting together and maintaining company documents and templates

Assist Managing Director in various day-to-day tasks

Manage expenses for the office and management with monthly reports

Assist in the research and interviewing freelancers to keep the roster up to date

Assist in research with new artists

Assist in onboarding tasks with new freelancers and full time staff

Manage birthdays, holidays, and company events

Organize and book travel for the Owner and Managing Director

Manage calendar for team days off and studio holidays

Manage and maintain social media accounts (make sure work is obtained, promoted, and archived)

Create and continually update internal and external file templates for staff to use

Oversee studio renovations, painting, moving coordination and ordering furniture

IT Responsibilities

Order and manage all company equipment and software

Keep inventory of equipment, ensuring everything remains in working order

Oversee company domains 

Research, purchase, and set up new computers and devices

Administrative management of all apps and computer hardware and software 

Organize and maintain server and share folders with staff/freelancers 

Oversee contact management system

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree

Minimum two years prior experience in an administrative role 

Strong technical skills and knowledge of Google Drive, Dropbox, Keynote, Office Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite

AP Studio, Inc

Executive Producer 

AP Studio, Inc is an integrated creative production studio offering full-service production, including art buying and casting, for editorial and commercial shoots of all sizes, covering stills and motion. We support clients and creatives in navigating the artistic and production landscape – we can handle everything from initial concept to post-production and final delivery.

We are an agile, flexible company with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Paris and a global network of partners. We are inspired by the artists we work with and find creativity and innovation essential to every project. As a result, we prioritize client services without sacrificing artistry.

Responsibilities / Projects + New Business

Work with ownership to develop new verticals for growth opportunities 

Engage, recruit and train new team members 

Explore and initiate innovative, creative projects 

Establish new editorial relationships in alignment with company culture and ideology 

Responsibilities / Shoot Production

Directly communicate with clients and high-level executives

Responsible for estimating and managing production budgets

Ability to accommodate and budget within tight constraints when necessary

Manage multiple projects at once

Lead and manage all pre-production, production, and post-production phases

Source talent, oversee location, and handle all logistics associated with the production of a shoot

Negotiate usage and rates for artists, talent, etc.

Manage multiple vendor relationships, including contract negotiations

Close jobs, review final backup and take care of all other billing reconciliations

Responsibilities / Daily

Encourage a positive work environment

Ensure the team is held to high creative standards

Guide production team through projects

Establish and grow the company’s relationships with agencies, clients, and photographers

Report to and communicate with the Director of the company 

About You

Self-motivated, creative thinker 

A people person who is an excellent communicator 

Minimum five years prior experience in production for a production company

Experienced in production with fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and luxury brands

Willingness and enthusiasm to travel for short and longer-term projects

Highly organized and detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities

Proven ability to manage relationships

Strong project management and negotiation skills

Ability to bring in new production contacts and clients 

AP Studio, Inc

**Experience in fasion / beauty / stills photography is a must. This is a business focused on campaign / advertising production. TV / scripted content / feature film experience is not relevant to our operations.**

About AP Studio, Inc

AP Studio, Inc is an integrated creative production studio offering full-service production, including art buying and casting, for editorial and commercial shoots of all sizes, covering both stills and motion. We support clients and creatives in navigating the artistic and production landscape – we can handle everything from initial concept to post-production and final delivery.

We are an agile, flexible company with offices in New York, Los Angeles, and Paris and a global network of partners. We are inspired by the artists we work with and find creativity and innovation essential to every project. We prioritize client services without sacrificing artistry.

Clients include Prada, Chloe, Victoria’s Secret, Nike amongst others.

Responsibilities / Shoot Production

• Directly communicate with clients and high-level executives
• Estimate and manage production budgets
• Demonstrate ability to accommodate and budget within tight constraints when necessary
• Lead and manage all pre-production, production, and post production phases
• Source talent, oversee location and handle all logistics associated with the production of a shoot
• Negotiate usage and rates for artists, talent etc.
• Manage multiple vendor relationships, including contract negotiations
• Close jobs, review final backup, and taking care of all other billing reconciliations

Daily Responsibilities

• Encourage a positive work environment
• Ensure the team is held to high creative standards
• Guide production team through projects
• Establish and grow the company’s relationships with agencies, clients and photographers
• Report to and communicate with CEO

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years experience in production for a production company
• Must have experience in production with fashion, lifestyle, beauty, and luxury brands
• Willingness and enthusiasm to travel for short and longer-term projects
• Excellent communication skills both in person and via email/phone
• Attention to detail, with strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities
• Proven ability to manage relationships
• Naturally self-motivated and ability to make decisions under pressure
• Strong project management and negotiation skills
• Ability to bring in new production contacts and clients

AP Studio, Inc