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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