Sr. Manager, Photo - Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, and Dormify

Williams-Sonoma • Richmond, VA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This role offers the opportunity to work with management on budgets, create and implement policies and procedures, collaborate cross-functionally with partners across the brand, track metrics, and oversee seasonal calendars and creative style guides for Pottery Barn Kids, Pottery Barn Teen, and Dormify.

Requirements

• Previous photo studio management experience
• Previous people management experience
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Experience working with cross-functional partners
• Experience with in-house content management systems and knowledge of ecommerce
• Ability to perform work onsite in the Richmond, CA Photo Studio 5 days a week

Nice To Haves

• Working and/or advanced knowledge of Airtable and its functionality (interfaces, automations, data layer functionality, and AI capabilities within the base)

Responsibilities

• Work with and support the Director of Creative Services to recommend and implement new processes and procedures for shot lists, digital tech guidelines, calendars, and milestones, providing analytics to leadership.
• Ensure the studio team adheres to the style guide and provide recommendations for improvements to the look and feel as the brand evolves.
• Partner with the Director of Creative Services to maintain, develop, and evolve processes to streamline workflow and introduce AI tools.
• Work with the Creative Director of Digital Production and Color Manager to align on processes, procedures, and workflow between the photo studio and color room.
• Partner with the AI Creative Manager to establish best practices for shooting products to support AI post-production, including product angles, lighting, consistency, and asset requirements.
• Coordinate with Creative Directors and the AI Manager on AI-dedicated shoot weeks.
• Utilize Airtable and its functionalities (interfaces, automations, data layer functionality, and AI capabilities) for photo studio management.
• Serve as the traffic manager between creative, photo production, and merchandising for incoming shot requests, approvals, and reprioritizations.
• Maintain a creative eye and work with the Creative Director to keep the team aligned with creative direction and execution of the style guide.
• Establish and manage a seasonal budget, including reporting for MEC.
• Develop and evolve process efficiencies to automate daily/weekly tasks.
• Manage metrics for estimated time and shots for each season, completed shots throughout the shoot, and calculate the cost per shot by category.
• Develop and manage direct reports to meet and exceed creative and business needs.
• Manage scheduling and budgets of freelance talent.

Benefits

• A generous discount on all WSI brands
• A 401(k) plan and other investment opportunities
• Paid vacations, holidays, and time off to volunteer
• Health benefits, dental and vision insurance, including same-sex domestic partner benefits
• Tax-free commuter benefits
• A wellness program that supports your physical, financial and emotional health
• In-person and online learning opportunities through WSI University
• Cross-brand and cross-function career opportunities
• Resources for self-development
• Advisor (Mentor) program
• Career development workshops, learning programs, and speaker series

What This Job Offers

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