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

Williams-Sonoma•Richmond, CA

1d•$110,000 - $130,000•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves working with management on budgets, creating and implementing policies and procedures, collaborating cross-functionally with partners across the brand, tracking metrics, and overseeing 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
Worked 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

Responsibilities

Working with and support Director of Creative Services to recommend and carry forward all new process and procedures for shot list, digital tech guidelines, calendar, milestones, and providing analytics to leadership.
Ensuring the studio team is following and adhering to the style guide as well as recommendations for improvements on look/feel as the brand evolves and changes.
Partner with Director of Creative Services to maintain, develop, and evolve process to streamline workflow and introduce AI tools.
Work with Creative Director of Digital Production and Color Manager to align on process, procedures and workflow between 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 AI Manager on AI dedicated shoot weeks.
Working and/or advanced knowledge of Airtable and its functionality (interfaces, automations, data layer functionality, and AI capabilities within the base).
Serve as the traffic manager between creative, photo production, and merchandising for all the incoming shot requests, approvals, and reprioritizations.
Have a creative eye and work with Creative Director to help keep the team align with creative direction and execution of the style guide.
Establish and manage a seasonal budget including reporting for MEC.
Work to 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 calculating 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