Title : Project Manager - Photo Coordinator
Location : Providence, RI (on-site)
Type : 1099 Contract
Length : Through End of Year (potential to extend)
Pay : $28 / hr-$30 / hr
Primary Purpose
Represent Marks and support our client photo needs. building partnerships and collaboration with both creative and content teams and client vendors. Serve as the primary liaison between the agency and the vendor for samples product samples, working exclusively on a dedicated client’s business from our near site agency office.
As the Project Manager – Photo Coordinator, you are responsible for supporting the asset management and photography preproduction decks for sample photoshoots. Your support in gathering outstanding assets and maintaining an understanding of the project management process and whether items are ready for photoshoots is integral to the completion of the projects. You will support the account director to ensure at least 3 photoshoots are occurring on a monthly basis.
Reports to : Design Account Director
General Overview
The Project Manager will work closely with the office manager for inbound samples and the Account Director to support the photography needs of the client. Clearly understand design process and limitations of the CGI and photo teams per the contract to collect and organize each round of shots. Following up with vendors on a regular basis for outstanding assets and working closely with the Account Director to understand special needs for items outside of agency scope. Work as the main point of contact for vendors and photo studios along with internal project management team to support the photo needs within their timelines.
Responsibilities
ASSET MANAGEMENT
- Follow up with vendors on outstanding assets as needed, clarifying requirements when questions arise
- Working alongside the office manager to record receipt of assets and help maintain organization of samples within the Providence agency office.
- Gather and photograph assets as needed for preproduction decks to be shared with the photo studios
- Follow up with project managers on their timelines and photo needs to ensure timely delivery of final shots
- Mail out samples to appropriate studios prior to shoot dates to ensure timely delivery
COMMUNICATION
Effectively communicate with photo studios on upcoming shootsWork alongside producers to ensure photo / CGI / retouching costs are accurately designated and recordedShare created preproduction decks with the team prior to shoots to ensure there are no questionsProvide tracking for samples for all partiesLoop in client contacts as needed for outstanding assetsFollow up with photo teams to ensure timely delivery of assets. Communicate between photo and design teams as needed for approvals or design assets needed to complete retouching tasksBUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Create preproduction decks to share with photo / CGI teams including sample image and design intentGenerate accurate table of contents for each deck, ensuring all data is up to dateMaintain photo / CGI studio file spreadsheets to align with upcoming shootsMaintain internal design agency spreadsheets for asset delivery recordsAssign photography tasks to the Account Director for billing on a regular basisSuccess in the Role
Success in this role is achieved by attention to detail, understanding of the design process and photography / CGI limitations. Clear and consistent communication with internal team and vendors is integral to the success of this position. Attention to deadlines and being able to navigate an evolving and fast-paced environment is paramount.
Education / Experience Requirements
Bachelor degree or currently studying for a bachelor degree in Marketing or related fieldRelevant experience in Production / Project Management in a design, packaging or engineering agency environment preferred but not requiredUnderstanding of the creative and production process, and CPG / packaging design and manufacturing experience is a plusDemonstrated ability to facilitate timelines and key deliverables across teamsSuperior organizational skills with proven ability to manage large volume of assets across vendors and categories.Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbalProficient using Mac OS, and Microsoft Products; and project management / routing programsIdeal Candidate Will Possess
Strong project management / coordination skills.Comfortable working within a high-volume, fast-paced, dynamic creative environment and demonstrate resiliency, quickly adjust and adapt to changesHighly self-motivated, resourceful, organized and very detail orientedUnflappable, ability to bring a sense of focus and calm assurance to high-energy interactionsA collaborative team oriented approach to working and keeping all parties informedA sense of humor and have passion for your job