Associate Photo Producer

YETI•Austin, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™. The YETI Content team is looking for an experienced Photo Producer with a strong foundation in lifestyle photography production, to support and execute the production of evergreen product photo shoots. You must be highly organized, detail oriented and communicative with experience working on outdoor brand work. You are accustomed to navigating the unknown: problem solving without all the details; gathering information, coordinating with teams, and adjusting plans as timelines or priorities shift . While the role will mainly focus on still photography, shoots will occasionally include small-scale video production components. This individual should have a clear understanding of the photo production process within a brand or agency environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Greater than 2 years experience supporting still photo work at a brand or agency
Experience in the outdoors or with outdoor brands a plus
Be a self-starter and a multi-tasker who can handle multiple workstreams with guidance and prioritization support
Ability to make the most of a low budget project and still produce high quality creative
Knowledge of photo editing and review platforms
Very detail oriented and organized
Always have a great positive attitude, calm cool and collected
Ability to travel up to 50% of the time

Responsibilities

Support the organization and coordination of evergreen lifestyle photo shoots, from briefing to final delivery of assets. Each shoot will vary in scope and budget and will occasionally include small-scale video production components.
Contribute input and options on photographers and production approaches within budget and time constraints with direction from senior team members
Align multiple concurrent shoots with oversight from senior team members. Utilize core, seasoned photographers on the YETI roster, opportunity to bring new photographers to the mix
Assist senior producers in managing communications with creative teams and vendors
Always produce with YETI brand voice in mind– take the time to learn the brand voice - authenticity always intact
Collaborate and communicate effectively with our Brand, Community, and Creative teams and cross functionally across the business
Problem solve on how to get multiple products shot in multiple pursuits in an efficient way, escalating complex issues when needed.
Execute on photo shoot timelines and schedules in coordination with project management teams
Secure necessary locations, talent, insurance, permits, props and product needs for shoots following established guidelines and approvals
Act as the main point of contact for the creative team and vendors from shoot inception to completion
Facilitate budget tracking and expense management for assigned shoots
Assist in coordinating schedules and tracking budget adherence; escalate variances to senior team members