Manager Notes:
- On-site position in LA at Nike Studio; typical work hours 100% on site Monday - Friday from 8 am - 5 pm
- Degree not a dealbreaker; if candidate does possess one something in business marketing art fashion etc. would be preferred
- 2 years experience minimum in production coordination role (sample coordination merchandising pre-production etc.)
- Top skills include the following:
- Moderate expertise in Excel (pivot tables vlookups etc.)
- Detail-oriented
- Adaptable to change
- Personable
- Experience within a studio environment
- Working knowledge of Nike products would be helpful in this role
- Will work on an immediate team of 4 others
Description
ICON Studios provides compelling product imagery that elevates the brand vision. Our ICON Studio in Culver City is seeking a Pre-Production Coordinator to support the execution of premium accurate and on-time product image creation from line plan through to retail and ecommerce. You will be collaborating cross-departmentally with Planning/Ordering Product Logistics Styling Creative Production Photography and Postproduction teams to support the timely photo and video production through completion. Qualified candidates will be highly detail-oriented exceptionally well organized collaborative have a positive attitude take initiative be a problem-solver and have excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the product image creation process; from line plan management preseason forecasting to delivery and ultimately post-season recapping
- Assist in the photo production process through cross collaboration with Inbound/Outbound Production and Post Production teams
- Use IT systems to evaluate performance coordinate and plan production for product photography
- Track product throughout all stages of the photo production process using inventory and asset management systems
- Lead various digital workflows to support studio teams
- Monitor progress identify and preemptively solve bottlenecks and other challenges to ensure merchandise is continually flowing in order to meet seasonal readiness
- Extract compile audit and deliver data for reporting purposes
- Partner with production partners to ensure timely delivery of work based on established Key
- Performance Indicators (KPIs) timelines
- Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reducing training time improve comprehension and ensure compliance
- Continually improve and develop business performance and process flows
- Proactively identify communicate and solve any issues that arise throughout the production process
Qualifications
- 2 years Ecommerce Photo Studio experience; successfully delivering results in a project management/production capacity
- Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Art or related field
- Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
- Computer savvy with advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills
- Skilled in data analytics with the ability to drive clarity in information.
- Excellent presentation oral and written communication skills
- Flexible and able to work as needed including the occasional weekend to meet peak demands in a fast-paced environment
- Enthusiastic positive energy and able to work well under pressure
- Detail-oriented team player
- Excellent problem-solving skills
- Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
- A positive attitude to continued learning