Producer

Propelis • Chicago, IL

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The Producer manages all aspects of photography production in partnership with Account, Project Management, and studio teams. The role oversees project deliverables, keeps internal teams informed, and manages clients and external suppliers. Producers work behind the scenes on still and motion sets to ensure shoots run smoothly and deliver strong creative work. This position is fully onsite five days per week in Chicago, Illinois.

The Producer attends project briefings to understand creative intent and identify concerns early, then coordinates shoot preparation and execution, including schedules, budgets, staffing, shot plans, approvals, and product delivery. The role also manages photography timelines and status reporting, outside services, client approvals, retouching, and post-shoot asset handoff. The Producer partners with Account and studio teams to identify resources, address issues that could affect client relationships, and help improve workflows.

The U.S. annual pay range is $55,000–$65,000. Compensation may vary based on location, experience, and other job-related factors. Group benefits currently include health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short- and long-term disability, and a 401(k) Savings Plan.

Requirements

• Creative mindset with composition skills.
• Superior time-management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and sharp attention to detail.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication.
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work effectively with others.
• Ability to perform under pressure, think clearly, remain flexible, and manage challenging deadlines or stressful situations with confidence.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while keeping accurate, detailed project records and managing finances astutely.
• Positive, team-oriented, can-do attitude and passion.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

• A sense of humor.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of photography production and project deliverables, coordinating with Account, Project Management, studio teams, clients, and external suppliers.
• Attend briefings with the Account Manager and Design Director when photography is in scope; understand the creative intent and flag concerns to the creative art director on set.
• Schedule shoots, book team members for required roles, plan shot counts against timelines, and serve as timekeeper during production.
• Manage shoot budgets, obtain purchase orders, advise the Account Manager when estimates may need adjustment, and write work orders for tasks such as pre-production, photo templates, and retouching.
• Plan and book pre-production meetings and ensure templates are sent to the photographer before the shoot.
• Coordinate products, contacts, and outside services required for shoots, including entering requisitions and arranging services such as food stylists.
• Develop and manage photography timelines, report delivery status or timeline changes to stakeholders, and maintain photography status reports for studio scheduling.
• Gather shoot data for external approval, create and distribute contact sheets, and circulate shots to clients for approval when they are not on set.
• Manage colour retouching tasks during or after photoshoots and attend image turnover meetings with Retouching and Design teams.
• Act as liaison between the Marks Account team and Photography Studio to identify resources and requirements for upcoming shoots.
• Follow up with shoot contacts before production, anticipate potential issues, and maintain backup plans to keep shoots running smoothly.
• Escalate issues or concerns that could affect the client relationship to the Account team.
• Ensure assets are correctly placed on the server and all tasks are completed after the photoshoot.
• Provide input on and help implement workflow and process improvements to increase efficiency.

Benefits

• Health care plans with prescription drug coverage
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Basic and supplemental life insurance
• Flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account, based on plan selection
• Short- and long-term disability
• 401(k) Savings Plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed