Indianapolis Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

We are looking for a talented Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Culture (DEIC) Director to join our Global DEIC team specializing in Culture and Change Strategy in support of our vision to win with the power of difference.

This role will be designated Hybrid and will require frequent onsite presence. The selected candidate will ideally be located near our Indianapolis/Columbus, IN, Atlanta, GA, Nashville, TN, Fridley, MN or Detroit, MI offices.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

· Lead culture strategy and change efforts to enable a diverse, accessible, equitable and inclusive culture.

· Translate strategy into equitable business practices, policies, and programs that enable systemic change.

· Pivot as needed to ensure high alignment between strategy and interventions while considering the cultural context.

· Provide strategic/expert thought partnership related to specific dimension of diversity including research, strategy, and critical enabler identification.

· Ensure high alignment with human resource business partners to identify and assess DEIC efforts at the system/organization-wide level; recommend and design systemic intervention broadly and for specific dimensions of diversity.

· Thought partner using quantitative data with Talent Analytics to define leading and lagging indicators and incentives for successful change; demonstrate agility and adjust to changing business and DEIC landscape.

· Engage ERGs leaders and executive sponsors to participate in and align on DEIC strategy

· Secure senior leadership sponsorship of strategies and focus areas; keep business leadership apprised of progress.

To be successful in this role you will need the following:

Values differences – Recognizes the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization. Vulnerably and authentically shares their DEI journey and encourages self-exploration from others. Uses their power, voice, and courage to intervene to remove inequity, address barriers, increase access, and drive change for positive impact. Anticipates and addresses the impact of differences, resistance, and unsupportive behaviors on the needs, values, and motivators within groups and systems.

Change Management – Applies evidence-based change management methodologies in a structured process with deep capability to leverage a variety of tools for engaging individuals and organizations through change to achieve and sustain business results and outcomes.

Cultural Agility – Leverages multiple cultural frameworks, values, and norms; Adapts style in order to be effective across cultures; Recognizes and addresses one’s privileges, biases, and cultural preferences; Commits to continuous learning and improvement in diversity, equity, inclusion, and cultural competence; Seeks and utilizes feedback from diverse sources.

Data Analytics – Discovers, interprets and communicates qualitative and quantitative data; determines conclusions relying on knowledge of business or functional frameworks; simultaneously applies statistics, data validity, data visualization, and problem solving approaches to effectively extract meaningful patterns and business insights; presents conclusions and outcomes that enable data driven business decisions.

Human Resources Consulting – Collaborates with partners to observe the environment and apply sound judgement informed by knowledge, skills, and experiences to identify and optimize opportunities to provide holistic solutions, while balancing the needs of stakeholders, primarily employees, with those of the organization.

Collaborates – Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

Courage – Steps up to address difficult issues, says what needs to be said.

Global perspective – Takes a broad view when approaching issues, uses a global lens.

Organizational savvy – Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics.

Demonstrates self-awareness – Uses a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Communicates effectively – Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.

Education/Experience

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Human Resources, Organization Development, Business, or related field or equivalent experience required.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Certification preferred.
• Change Management certification a plus
• Significant experience required including leadership and budgetary experience.
• Lead the development, implementation, sustainability and measurement of Global Culture and Listening Strategy and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Culture Strategies related to US Dimensions of Diversity (Racial, ethnic, and country of origin).
• Large scale system change management.

Cummins Inc.

Hybrid Role – Must be able to commute to corporate office in Merrillville, Indiana at least two times a week.

Who We Are

White Lodging develops and operates a portfolio of award-winning, premium-brand hotels, rooftop bars and restaurants in some of the country’s best cities to live. We know that the hospitality business, like life, is how you make people feel. That’s where you come in. You’ll help bring the virtue of hospitality to life while we create an environment that allows you to be your best self and grow.

What You’ll Do

• Provide administrative support to the Chief Human Resources Officer and their staff.
• Provide administrative project support to the Talent Management Team
• Assist with Associate Engagement Activities for the Corporate Office.
• Partner across the organization to ensure Human Resources tasks are completed in a high-quality and timely manner.

What You’ll Bring

• Prior Executive Assistant experience strongly preferred.
• Proficient at MS Office suite
• Professional discretion
• Positive can-do attitude

What You Can Look Forward To

• Day 1 Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Vacation/Paid Time Off (PTO) with rollover
• Complimentary wellness tools
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Hostcare Resources healthcare concierge
• Leadership development
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounts on hotel rooms, dining, and other travel/entertainment experiences
• Multiple hotels in each market = more opportunities

White Lodging is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

White Lodging

This role will oversee a dynamic team of operations associates, photographers and retouchers within the JD/Finish Line Indianapolis Photo Studio. This is a key role in ownership of day-to-day operational performance and quality of execution in production of images for the JD Finish Line brand.

The Photo Studio Production Manager for JD Finish Line will perform the following duties:

• Responsible for managing the day-to-day studio photography output quality and production volumes
• Lead a team consisting of operations associates, production photographers and retouchers
• Coordinate communication between Operations, Photography and Retouching teams to maintain operational efficiency and seamless movement of physical product and digital assets.
• Partner with Photo Studio Director to develop relevant KPIs and daily/monthly/quarterly goals. Tracks volumes and productivity and reports weekly, monthly and quarterly to the Photo Studio Director
• Manages the acquisition of vendor imagery for all dropship business needs
• Work as part of the studio management team to create a production plan and make adjustments as needed
• Manages the merchandise tracking/workflow systems (Creative Force) and the individuals leveraging them to increase productivity and availability of product
• Document, use, and champion best practices across all production job families
• Develop and manage production processes in the studio for each functional area, partnering with Styling, Video and Special Photography teams as appropriate
• Create long- and short-term plans, including setting schedules, targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
• Track and communicate status around timelines, and deliverables.
• Motivate, support, and provide guidance to the production teams to meet productivity goals
• Contribute to the team’s philosophy of continuous improvement.
• Clearly demonstrate, articulate and operate from a First Team mindset
• Demonstrate ability to set and meet time-bound goals
• Serve as a primary channel to develop team awareness of team performance and effects on business goals
• Drive process improvements within the studio across Operations, Photography and Retouching teams
• Perform additional duties and projects as requested by the Director, Photo Studio

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Internal JD Finish Line experience preferred.
• College, university, or equivalent degree in photography, videography, communications, marketing, or a related subject.
• Hands-on studio production experience in a high-volume photography or video studio
• Proven experience leading creative teams
• Experience working cross functionally with creative and production teams
• 6-sigma or Continuous Improvement experience is beneficial

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills:

Should be fluent in both Mac and PC operating systems, Google suite, Adobe suite, and Capture One. Experience with Creative Force is recommended.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
• Use hands to finger, handle and feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and/or hear
• Stand for up to 4 hours at a time regularly and up to 8 hours occasionally.
• Walk or move from one location to another
• Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.
• Average workweek is 40-50 hours, which can vary depending on business need.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

JD Finish Line

About Our Company:

Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness.

We currently operate 1,200+ locations domestically and 50+ internationally, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams. In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver – creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers.

The company is currently expanding with the goal of becoming the largest licensed brick-and-mortar sports retailer across the globe.

General Position Summary:

This is a key marketing role leading multi-channel campaign planning for Lids, and related retail concepts. You will work cross functionally to set marketing plans and deliver consumer facing campaigns. Whether it is communication for a new store opening, a new product collection, key sales moments, or pop-culture connections, you will orchestrate the people and pieces of successful Marketing output. If the public sees or hears it, you were involved.

Communication with leaders, managers, and staff members throughout marketing and relevant cross-functional departments is required. You will be expected to understand each project’s key elements, goals, and drivers of success. Teamwork, prioritizing numerous projects, and creative problem solving is a must. This roll also leads external partner (primarily professional sports leagues) and vendor (primarily fashion/apparel) relations.

Principle Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop overall campaign management processes and ways of working.

• Lead regularly scheduled project and campaign planning meetings.

• Manage complex projects from ideation to completion and post project reporting.

• Can manage multiple projects at varying degrees of complexity, importance and timelines.

• Assigns resources to projects based upon needs and capability.

• Lead external partner relationships and develop compelling consumer facing marketing plans.

• Anticipate needs, hurdles, and opportunities for improvement.

• Lead and develop dedicated direct report staff.

• Be an expert power user of project management software, including Administrator duties and vendor communication.

• Recommend project process and management improvements.

• Keep all relevant parties informed of progress & status.

• Identify possible challenges and guide projects toward solutions.

• Develop positive, collaborative working relationship across the Lids organization.

• Act as a resource for all involved parties across pre-planning, planning, execution, and post analysis.

• Initiate, track, and report Purchase Orders, Invoices, Payments, and Budgets.

Job Required Knowledge, Skills, & Education:

• Leadership traits that produce positive, solution based results.

• Relevant professional Marketing Project Management experience with accompanying bachelor’s degree.

• 5+ years of full-time work experience in Brand/Project/Campaign Management.

• Comfort with project management software and project management methodologies.

• Skilled at building automations with tools similar to ClickUp, Trello, Butler, Zapier, etc.

• Ability to build productive cross functional and external relationships.

• Can succeed in fast paced, dynamically changing, and ambiguous situations.

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally/written in a clear, audible, and grammatically correct manner.

• Strong organization and attention to detail.

• Proficient in MS Office including Sharepoint, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook.

• Strong sense of urgency in responding to internal customers/employees.

• Ability to work in a team environment.

Physical/Travel Requirements:

• In order to perform the essential functions of this job, an employee must be able to meet the following physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk; or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger; handle; or feel; reach with hands and arms; and stoop; kneel; or crouch. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and depth perception.

• This position requires less than 10% travel.

EEO Statement:

Hat World, Inc., Lids Holdings, Inc., dba Lids and subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. Hat World, Inc., prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on the individual’s race or color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic or class protected by law. Hat World, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

Notice to Applicants:

In connection with your application, we collect information that identifies, reasonably relates to or describes you (“Personal Information”). The categories of Personal Information that we collect include your name, government issued identification number(s), email address, mailing address, other contact information, emergency contact information, employment history, educational history, criminal record, and demographic information. We collect and use those categories of Personal Information about you for human resources and other business management purposes, including identifying and evaluating you as a candidate for potential or future employment or future contract positions, recordkeeping in relation to recruiting and hiring, conducting criminal background checks as permitted by law, conducting analytics, and ensuring compliance with applicable legal requirements and Company policies.

Need accessibility assistance to apply?

Applicants who require accessibility assistance to submit an employment application, please email us at [email protected]. A member of our Talent team will respond as soon as reasonably possible. This email address and is only for individuals seeking accommodation when applying for a career at Lids.

Location: Corporate Office

Lids

Our focus is growth. Is yours?

BBSI helps business owners focus on their business. We offer outsourced HR, risk consultation, payroll administration, insurance, and recruiting to small-and medium-sized businesses. We combine expert knowledge with industry leading solutions allowing business owners to focus on their core business while building stronger companies.

BBSI (NASDAQ) is experiencing a steady rate of growth and is looking for proven leaders to drive results.

BBSI Market Development Managers (“MDM”) must be world-class Sales Leaders who embody the BBSI brand. The MDM will grow top line revenue by identifying, engaging, and closing new client prospects. Because this role represents the BBSI brand to lead sources and prospective clients, the MDM must fully understand BBSI’s expertise and value, and be able to identify those prospects that represent ideal partners.

The MDM will present BBSI’s knowledge and offerings and the value those offerings represent to our clients. The MDM will develop business by marketing through BBSI’s channels including client referrals, business associates, direct selling, and other lead sources to identify potential client partners.

What we expect our Market Development Managers to do:

• Find, engage, and close new client prospects
• Build a channel of referral partner relationships that effectively generates qualified leads
• Outline and execute on a sales plan to meet or exceed sales goals
• Build relationships with key clients and represent the best of our product to them
• Work with branch team to align prospects and move them into closing and onboarding
• Understand BBSI’s target client base, and focus business development efforts accordingly
• Drive top line revenue for the branch while supporting efforts to effectively manage bottom line
• Clearly communicate value and expectations to clients and referral partners
• Distribution channel and business community involvement

What we look for in candidates:

• Proven track record of prospecting, closing sales, and bringing on new client
• Track record of successful leadership, including development of teams and individuals
• Ability to build relationships and partnerships with business owners, referral partners, executives and decision makers in a variety of industries and levels
• Demonstrated ability to write, develop and deliver successful presentations to individuals and groups at all levels of an organization
• Consultative mindset
• Previous business ownership or ownership mentality
• Experience in the PEO, ASO, Payroll, or Insurance industries a plus

For individuals with these requirements, this position offers:

• Commission Program on top of base with Residual for as long as the client stays with BBSI
• Unlimited Upside
• 401k with employer match
• Employee Stock Purchase Program
• 3 weeks PTO and Paid Holidays
• Comprehensive Benefits Package
• The stability of working for a publicly traded, growth-oriented company
• Phenomenal work environment where we work hard, have fun, promote growth and development, and build great relationships with solid business professionals
• Opportunity to impact the success and growth of client companies and BBSI
• Knowledge that you are working for a results-oriented organization
• Gain experience in multiple industries

Diversity and Inclusion are critical parts of our corporate culture. BBSI strives to create a workplace where everyone feels included and empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work, and is treated fairly. BBSI is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions on the basis of merit.

“California applicants: to see how we protect your data, visit our website at https://www.bbsi.com/privacy-notice-california-applicants.”

BBSI

Casting Call: Indiana Tourism Shoot – Family Roles

Job Details: We are currently seeking talent for an upcoming Indiana Tourism shoot. We are specifically looking for a diverse group of actors to portray a family for this project. This is a paid opportunity for talented individuals to showcase the beauty and attractions of Spencer County, Indiana.

Job Responsibilities:

• Portray a believable and engaging family unit for the Indiana Tourism shoot.
• Act naturally in various scenic locations and activities that highlight the beauty and charm of Spencer County.
• Follow directions from the director and photographer to capture captivating moments on camera.
• Maintain a positive and cooperative attitude throughout the shoot.

Requirements:

• Mom: Female, in her 30s, must have a warm and approachable demeanor. Previous acting experience is a plus.
• Dad: Male, in his 30s, should be friendly and easygoing. Previous acting experience is a plus.
• Children: Two children between the ages of 4-8 are needed. They should be cute, expressive, and comfortable in front of the camera. Acting experience is not mandatory for children, but they should be cooperative and able to follow directions.

Compensation:

• Paid opportunity
• $100 per hour (Minimum 4 hours guaranteed, $400 minimum per family)
• Meals and refreshments will be provided on set.

Job Title: Donor Relations Manager, Second Harvest Food Bank of ECI

Status: Full Time, exempt

Place in the Organization:

• Reports to the Director of Philanthropy in all aspects of philanthropy and administrative functions.

Purpose:

• In partnership with the CEO, Director of Philanthropy and Resource Development committees, this position is responsible for developing and executing comprehensive fundraising strategies and the annual fundraising plan in support of the mission of Help for Today and Hope for Tomorrow.

General Responsibilities & Duties:

• The ability to think creatively and to articulate the vision, mission, and impact of Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana  
• Has experience in fundraising through one-on-one engagements and direct asks
• Maintain positive, active relationships with staff and donors to ensure ongoing support of Second Harvest and the people being served
• Outstanding written, verbal, listening, public speaking, and interpersonal skills  
• The ability to interact professionally with prospects and donors, volunteers, and staff
• The ability to successfully handle routine clerical and administrative tasks
• The ability to absorb, calculate and clearly communicate hunger statistical data and understands the place of the information as it relates to supporters
• The ability to work independently as well as in a team setting
• The ability to use discretion and independent judgment in time management to meet our objectives
• All other duties as assigned by the Director of Philanthropy

Specific Responsibilities:

• Identifies, cultivates, solicits, and stewards donors and prospective donors; actively manages a portfolio of 125-150 donors to meet annual giving goals and expand Second Harvest’s base of community support
• Leads efforts to identify and engage new supporters, renew existing relationships, and re-activate lapsed supporters in collaboration with other team members
• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual goals for prospect and donor visits and solicitations and document successes and donor interest information
• Implement engagement strategies including personal visits, small group activities, tours, presentations, phone calls, email, and any other communication method required
• Conduct prospect research, analysis, and strategy in conjunction with the Director of Philanthropy and CEO
• In collaboration with other team members, identify segments of donors to receive customized communications and recognition
• Oversee and maintain online database of prospects and donor engagements documenting success, donor interest, and other pertinent information
• Regularly analyze and report results as compared to established goals and metrics; modify donor engagement strategies as necessary and appropriate to meet revenue goals
• Collaborate with other team members on special donor events, campaigns, and other fundraising projects as necessary to reach the financial goals of the organization

Requirements:

• 2-4 years direct donor and fundraising experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Business development/fundraising or related experience
• Ability to travel for donor meetings, conferences, and trainings
• Occasional night, weekend, and on-call needs for donor engagement
• Provide a positive presence in a teamwork environment  
• Event/meeting planning experience
• Valid Driver’s License and personal vehicle
• Ability to bend and lift a minimum of 20 lbs.
• Ability to work with diverse personality types
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, Inc.

Our mission is to transform the lives of people with disabilities by training homeless dogs as service dogs and addressing conditions such as diabetes, seizures, and psychiatric challenges. We believe in fostering profound connections between clients and their service dogs, driven by mutual care, respect, and love. To further our mission and embody our core values of kindness, growth, integrity, inclusivity, and positivity, we are seeking a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Development Director/fundraising manager to join our team.

Who We Are: Medical Mutts Service Dogs Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to training rescue dogs as service dogs while promoting collaboration between dogs and people through science, education, and ethical training.

Role Overview: As the Full-Time Development Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Medical Mutts by leading our fundraising efforts and strengthening our connections with donors and supporters. This role offers a unique opportunity to build and shape a crucial function within our organization.

Responsibilities:

Fundraising Strategy: Develop and manage a comprehensive annual plan to achieve our fundraising goals in alignment with our core values.

Donor Engagement: Cultivate strong and authentic relationships with donors, clients, and supporters from diverse sectors, working closely with the public, our board, and volunteers.

Fundraising Events: Plan and oversee major fundraising events that align with our mission, creating memorable experiences for our community.

Database Management: Maintain donor records with precision in our fundraising database, ensuring accurate donation entry and information.

Grant Support: Research, identify, and establish relationships with potential sources of grant support. Assist in writing, submitting, and reporting on grant applications.

Marketing Materials: Contribute to the development and production of marketing materials, including brochures, displays, flyers, videos, annual reports, press releases, and event invitations.

Online Engagement: Develop communication strategies using social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) and our website to expand our online presence and engagement.

Community Engagement: Attend nonprofit events and network with stakeholders, building strong relationships with staff, the public, and the media.

Qualifications:

• Passion: Enthusiasm for making a positive impact in the lives of people with disabilities and rescue dogs in need of loving homes.
• Fundraising Expertise: Demonstrated knowledge and experience in fundraising, including grant applications, events, and donor engagement.
• Communication Skills: Exceptional written, verbal, and telephonic communication skills. Proficiency in public speaking and presenting to diverse audiences.
• Creativity: Ability to generate innovative ideas and think strategically to drive our fundraising efforts.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to establish reliable processes and systems.
• Collaborative Spirit: Thrive in a small team environment, lead by example, support colleagues, and actively seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Flexibility: Willingness and ability to travel, work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Computer Literacy: Proficiency in computer applications and technology relevant to the field.

If you are a passionate and results-oriented individual who shares our core values and is eager to contribute to our mission, we encourage you to apply for the role of Full-Time Development Director at Medical Mutts Service Dogs. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of people with disabilities and rescue dogs, bringing kindness, growth, integrity, inclusivity, and positivity to every aspect of our work.

Medical Mutts

The Clyde Theatre is seeking a Concert Marketing Manager. At the The Clyde, we are staking a claim as one of the Midwest’s top choices for live entertainment, offering cutting edge sound and lighting with two separate music venues hosting national, regional, and local entertainment Come and be a part of a passionate team committed to providing outstanding live music and memorable experiences!

If you are an energetic, strategic thinker and a passionate achiever with a strong background in Marketing in the music/entertainment industry, this may be the role for you! As Marketing Manager you’ll drive strategy and implement hands on marketing efforts for concerts, live entertainment, and events at The Clyde and The Club Room.

The Marketing Manager reports to the venue’s Executive Director and will be responsible for overseeing and directing all marketing functions including advertising, promotions, PR, social media, media buying for concerts and live entertainment shows, and developing events

and non-traditional programming in and around the venue. Will provide financial

oversight and manage budgets and spending for the overall Marketing function as

well as individual shows and events. You will be responsible for building strong

relationships and effective communication with partners throughout the market.

You’ll also develop the overall Marketing strategy and program, identify opportunities,

work on building and promoting The Clyde brand, and will ultimately be responsible

for the results of all advertising, marketing, promotion, social media, and

community relations efforts.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Music Industry or related field, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience professionally marketing in the live music/ entertainment industry is REQUIRED
• Ability to work days, evenings, and weekends based on the needs of daily business operations and events
• Ability to effectively prioritize and meet deadlines
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills to professionally present marketing concepts and strategies to artist management and the public
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.)
• Maintain a positive and professional demeanor
• Work well in a team environment
• Outstanding leadership qualities and abilities
• Ability to recognize and define problems and implement innovative solutions

The Clyde Theatre

This role will oversee a dynamic team of operations associates, photographers and retouchers within the JD/Finish Line Indianapolis Photo Studio. This is a key role in ownership of day-to-day operational performance and quality of execution in production of images for the JD Finish Line brand.

The Photo Studio Production Manager for JD Finish Line will perform the following duties:

• Responsible for managing the day-to-day studio photography output quality and production volumes
• Lead a team consisting of operations associates, production photographers and retouchers
• Coordinate communication between Operations, Photography and Retouching teams to maintain operational efficiency and seamless movement of physical product and digital assets.
• Partner with Photo Studio Director to develop relevant KPIs and daily/monthly/quarterly goals. Tracks volumes and productivity and reports weekly, monthly and quarterly to the Photo Studio Director
• Manages the acquisition of vendor imagery for all dropship business needs
• Work as part of the studio management team to create a production plan and make adjustments as needed
• Manages the merchandise tracking/workflow systems (Creative Force) and the individuals leveraging them to increase productivity and availability of product
• Document, use, and champion best practices across all production job families
• Develop and manage production processes in the studio for each functional area, partnering with Styling, Video and Special Photography teams as appropriate
• Create long- and short-term plans, including setting schedules, targets for milestones and adhering to deadlines
• Track and communicate status around timelines, and deliverables.
• Motivate, support, and provide guidance to the production teams to meet productivity goals
• Contribute to the team’s philosophy of continuous improvement.
• Clearly demonstrate, articulate and operate from a First Team mindset
• Demonstrate ability to set and meet time-bound goals
• Serve as a primary channel to develop team awareness of team performance and effects on business goals
• Drive process improvements within the studio across Operations, Photography and Retouching teams
• Perform additional duties and projects as requested by the Director, Photo Studio

Required Education and/or Experience:

• Internal JD Finish Line experience preferred.
• College, university, or equivalent degree in photography, videography, communications, marketing, or a related subject.
• Hands-on studio production experience in a high-volume photography or video studio
• Proven experience leading creative teams
• Experience working cross functionally with creative and production teams
• 6-sigma or Continuous Improvement experience is beneficial

Required Computer and/or Technical Skills:

Should be fluent in both Mac and PC operating systems, Google suite, Adobe suite, and Capture One. Experience with Creative Force is recommended.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
• Use hands to finger, handle and feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and/or hear
• Stand for up to 4 hours at a time regularly and up to 8 hours occasionally.
• Walk or move from one location to another
• Periodically may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position.
• Average workweek is 40-50 hours, which can vary depending on business need.

The company reserves the right to modify this job description with or without notice. Employees may be asked to perform additional duties outside of normal job scope on a temporary basis per company policy.

JD Finish Line