Photography Production Manager - US

Kids2•Atlanta, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Photography Production Manager is a manager-of-process role responsible for end-to-end photography production for all Kids2 categories shot in Atlanta. This role oversees scheduling, sample logistics, crew and talent bookings, and day-of-shoot production management across studio and location work. Partnering closely with Creative, Category, Ecommerce, Packaging, and Sales teams, this role ensures that all photography needs are translated into clear production plans and executed efficiently, on time, and on brief. The Photography Production Manager is based in Atlanta and works across the Buckhead office, Doraville studio, home office, and various on-location environments.

Requirements

3+ years of experience in photography, film, or creative production, preferably within consumer products, retail, ecommerce, or an agency/studio environment.
Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end still photography productions, including pre-production planning, scheduling, sample coordination, crew and talent bookings, and on-set management.
Experience working cross-functionally with creative, marketing, ecommerce, product/category, and/or packaging teams on content needs.
Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects, deadlines, and stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
Experience working with freelance photographers, stylists, PAs, and talent, and coordinating with talent agencies and other vendors.
Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Film, Production, Marketing, Communications, or related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
Strong organizational and project management skills with a high level of attention to detail and follow-through.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage and motivate on-set teams and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm, resourceful, and solutions-oriented under pressure and in fast-changing on-set environments.
Comfortable balancing creative needs with time, budget, and operational constraints.
Ability to work effectively with children and families in a professional, patient, and safety-conscious manner.
Proficient in Smartsheet for project and production tracking.
Experience with Brandfolder or similar Digital Asset Management (DAM) systems.
Working knowledge of Capture One and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Acrobat) sufficient to review, organize, and communicate about assets.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
Familiarity with Lets Flo or similar post-production workflow platforms.
Proficient in Outlook and Webex (or similar email and conferencing tools).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with studio and on-location photo production, including working with infants, toddlers, children, and families, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end photography production process from intake and scheduling through the day of the shoot for all Atlanta-based photo needs.
Manage and maintain the photography production calendar, ensuring alignment with marketing, ecommerce, packaging, and category timelines and priorities.
Partner with category managers, packaging designers, brand/marketing, ecommerce, and sales teams to understand photography needs, clarify briefs, and translate them into actionable production plans.
Coordinate and track product samples in partnership with category and product teams, ensuring accurate, on-time delivery of samples to the studio or location and managing returns or disposition post-shoot.
Build and maintain detailed production books and call sheets, including shot lists, schedules, talent information, location details, and logistical requirements.
Book freelance photographers, stylists, production assistants, hair/makeup (as needed), and talent based on established vendor pools and internal guidance.
Coordinate with external talent agencies and internal partners to schedule and confirm child and adult talent, ensuring all required releases and documentation are in place.
Provide on-set production leadership on shoot days, managing schedules, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring efficient, professional execution in collaboration with the Director, Content and other creative leads.
Support both creative and logistical decision-making on set, helping interpret briefs and make day-of adjustments (shot order, minor styling, angles) while staying aligned with brand standards and direction from the Director, Content.
Collaborate with the video team when photo and video productions overlap, aligning schedules, resources, and talent usage to maximize efficiency.
Partner with a freelance producer and freelance production coordinators as needed, providing clear direction on tasks, timelines, and deliverables, without direct people-management responsibilities.
Maintain and update production trackers, status reports, and documentation in Smartsheet and other tools, providing clear visibility to stakeholders on project progress and upcoming shoots.
Ensure accurate and timely delivery of assets and production documentation to downstream partners (e.g., post-production, DAM, ecommerce, packaging) following established workflows.
Identify and escalate production risks, conflicts, or resourcing constraints early, offering practical solutions and adjustments to keep work on track.
Continuously contribute to improving production processes, tools, and standards to increase efficiency, consistency, and quality across Atlanta photo production.