senior manager, creative operations - Studio Photography & Production

Starbucks Coffee Company•Seattle, WA

10h•$117,700 - $196,500•Onsite

About The Position

This role will help lead day-to-day operations of Starbucks’ in-house photo studio, blending hands-on photography with senior-level production leadership and post-production expertise. The position is responsible for executing high-quality photography, managing high-volume studio production, and overseeing post-production workflows to ensure consistent, on-brand delivery at scale.

Requirements

A college degree or equivalent professional experience in photography, visual arts, communications, or a related field
6+ years of experience in studio photography and/or post-production environments, ideally supporting high-volume or production-driven work
Strong proficiency in studio photography, including lighting, composition, and camera systems
Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with experience in professional retouching, color correction, compositing, and post-production workflows
Proven ability to manage multiple assets, priorities, and deadlines with a high degree of consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail
Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills in a production environment

Responsibilities

Execute studio photography production – Photograph products in a controlled studio environment using consistent lighting, angles, and workflows to ensure visual consistency.
Lead production operations and workflows – Co-manage production calendars and shot lists, track progress across shoots and post-production, and improve efficiency through streamlined workflows.
Own post-production quality and standards – Perform and oversee professional retouching, compositing, and color correction using Adobe tools to deliver consistent, on-brand assets.
Partner cross-functionally – Collaborate with creative, operations, production, marketing, and brand teams to meet brand and usage requirements.
Support innovation and tooling – Test and adopt new tools, including AI-assisted solutions, to improve photography and post-production productivity.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
basic and supplemental life insurance
other voluntary insurance benefits
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
two personal days per year
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
incentivized emergency savings
financial well-being tools
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
access to other educational opportunities
backup care
DACA reimbursement