About the Role
The studio manager is responsible for the general operations of the photo studio. They will be in charge of ordering supplies, keeping the equipment organized, and maintaining the shoot bays and workstations. During e-comm shoots, they will also give production support and be the main point of contact from a location standpoint. The ideal candidate has experience working on photo sets or in a studio setting and has some working knowledge of photo equipment and/or digital capture, asset management, and image software. We will be able to train the right person who has other important skillsets, but this person should feel generally comfortable working on the computer and learning new platforms and software. This position is full time and in-person. There is potential for growth in this role depending on the skillset that is brought to the position. There could be opportunities in production and/or digital asset management.
You’ll Make a Difference By
- Creating organizational standards for the photo studio as a whole
- Maintaining and organizing shoot bays, capture stations and workstations
- Stocks/orders studio supplies
- Keeping photo equipment organized and in working order
- Opening and closing the studio during photo shoots
- Generally acting as the Production Assistant during on-figure photo shoots: orders crew lunches, stocks craft supplies, prints documents, ushers talent, etc.
- Is the main point of contact for freelancers during product laydown shoots
- Is aware of the photo calendar and shot lists for each shoot and is proactive in prepping the studio for different shoots and projects
- Helping to keep studio documents updated: Casting roster, process documents, and studio and lighting diagrams
About You
- Proficient in MS Office applications, with intermediate Excel skills required
- Excellent collaborator with a demonstrated ability to work with cross functional team
- Experience managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
- Extremely well-organized possessing multi-tasking skills
- Pro-active and able to show initiative/ideas to improve standards
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Able to lift 40 lbs unassisted
About Ariat
Ariat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.
Ariat International
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