manager, creative operations - Photo Production

Starbucks•Seattle, WA

39d•Onsite

About The Position

This role contributes to Starbucks' success by developing, optimizing, and executing photography production workflows that support customer-centered marketing across all channels. The Photography Production Manager oversees the end-to-end management and flawless execution of complex photo shoots and related creative projects - including all pre-production planning and post-production processes - ensuring every deliverable aligns with brand standards and marketing objectives. This position focuses on streamlining production processes, leveraging tools and systems, and driving operational efficiency. Additionally, the role influences cross-functional teams and individuals to adopt innovative approaches that foster agility, continuous improvement, collaboration, and a growth mindset, enabling the photography team to scale visual storytelling effectively and deliver high-quality imagery at speed and scale.

Requirements

6-10 years of experience working in photo production and/or project management within a global brand or agency setting.
Familiarity with digital asset management systems (DAM).
Knowledge of sustainability practices in photo production.
Passion for coffee culture, food styling, and visual storytelling.
BA/BS with concentration in business, marketing, technology or similar field required
Strong problem solving, influencing and analytical skills and an ability to think outside the box to achieve results.
Compelling presentation skills, persuasive and succinct oral, written and email skills.
Able to develop and implement, with support, best-in-class vendor management processes. Deep knowledge ofâ¯digital production & operations vendor landscape and capabilities.
Proven technical understanding, with ability to grasp new technologies & concepts quickly. Interest in technology &â¯digital innovation to solve complex customer and marketer problems.

Responsibilities

Develop and update integrated plans that include deliverables, strategic alignment, enterprise-wide impacts,â¯â¯milestones, risks, assumptions, constraints and overall investment.
Be Responsible for execution of multiple project deliverables, timelines and identifying risk. Oversee all aspects ofâ¯â¯approvals and production schedules.
Use existing marketing & creative technology, tools & processes to execute day to day creative, content & productionâ¯design projects.
Manages moderately to highly complex creative projects & programs independently or with support of Associate or Specialist.
Manage end-to-end photography production for brand, product, and campaign shoots-from concept through post-production.
Coordinate pre-production planning, budgeting, scheduling, and resource allocation across multiple projects.
Oversee on-set operations to ensure shoots run smoothly, on time, and within budget.
Supervise and support a team of producers and production assistants, art director, designers, providing guidance and feedback.
Build and maintain strong relationships with photographers, stylists, studios, and other creative vendors.
Assist in handling contract negotiations, usage rights, and licensing agreements.
Partner with creative directors, art directors, and marketing leads to ensure photography aligns with brand vision and campaign objectives.
Implement and improve production workflows, tools, and best practices to drive efficiency.
Manage systems for asset organization, shoot tracking, and post-production delivery.
Assist with annual budgeting and resource planning for photography production.
Track performance and provide recommendations to improve future shoots.

Benefits

As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits.
Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year.
Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools.
Additionally, Starbucks offers 100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor's degree through Arizona State University's online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities.
You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement.
Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies.
This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative.
For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com.
If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above.
For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above.