At YETI we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here youll have the opportunity to create exceptional meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together youll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD.
Photo Studio Manager
The YETI Content team is seeking an experienced Photo Studio Manager witha strong foundationin studio photography production to leadend to endin studioproduct photography workflows. This role requires a highly organized proactive operator who thrives in afast pacedenvironment and is comfortable navigating ambiguitysolving problems without all the details managing shifting priorities and driving momentum even when timelines or budgets evolve.
Youllbring deepexpertisein studio photo production within a brand production company or agency environment andyoullbe a collaborative partner to creative product andcross functionalteams. While studio photography will be your primary focus this role will occasionally lead cross-functionalstudio basedvideo production as our needs grow.
Werealso looking for someone with an open mind toward innovationa partner eager to explore how AI tools can enhance workflows expand capacity and drive greater operational efficiency across the studio.
Responsibilities
Oversee the organization and management of all studio photography including product roadmap alignment shot list development scheduling for shoots and retouching and final asset delivery.
Negotiate and collaborate todetermineoutput expectations based on a holistic understanding of business needs and studio capabilities.
Workcross functionallyto ensure alignment on shot lists priorities and final image output.
Maintain a comprehensive view of incoming requests to maximize efficiency across timelines and shoot days.
Communicate effectively across marketing merchandising product creative and wholesale teams to keep workflows aligned and moving smoothly.
Occasionally produce video shoots within the studio environment including managing budgetsselectingand hiring crews sourcing props and overseeing scripts or shot lists.
Buildmaintain and execute production schedules in partnership with project management teams and in collaboration with the internal photographer andretoucher.
Manage all aspects ofinhousestudio spaces including organizationequipmentcare and readiness.
Partner with the production coordinator to manage sample inventory and ensure product availability for shoots.
Manage scheduling onboarding and billing for external vendors and freelancers.
Identifyprocess gaps and bring forward innovative solutionsincluding opportunities toleverageAI to improve efficiency scale output or reduce manual workload.
Qualifications & Attributes
Bachelorsdegreerequired strongly preferred.
Greater than 8 years of experience producingin studioproduct photography at a brand agency or production company.
Exceptionally organized anddetail oriented-you love awell builtwell maintainedspreadsheet and operational system.
Aself starterand multitasker with proven success managing multiple workstreams and tight timelines.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across many stakeholder groups.
Experience working in or passion for outdoor brands and/or outdoor lifestyle photography is a plus.
Positive calm andsolutions oriented-especially inhigh pressuresituations.
Curiosity and enthusiasm for exploring how AI can enhance production workflows improve accuracy and increase team bandwidth.
Benefits & Perks:
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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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