Manager, Photo Production
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 United States, New York, New York | |
 May 12, 2026 | |
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Overview
Placement Type: N/A Salary: $65-75 Hourly Start Date: May 25, 2026 Our client's Photo Production Department is seeking a Manager, Photo Production to plan and execute photo shoots from start to finish across multiple brand divisions. This management-level role coordinates the creative photography process, ensuring every shoot meets creative and brand objectives on time and within budget. The Photo Production team is responsible for the end-to-end planning and execution of all shoots, delivering creative vision on brand, on time, and on budget. This is a backfill position with an immediate start needed. Key Responsibilities *Manage the creative photography process and coordinate all creative components of each photo shoot to ensure alignment with brand objectives, timelines, and budgets *Manage shoot budgets under the direction of the AVP of Photo *Schedule and book photographers, models, hair, makeup, stylists, studios, outside production resources, and locations for all photo shoots *Support model castings and create/manage detailed call sheets *Negotiate rates and fees with talent and vendors to reduce costs while maintaining the highest photographic standards and strong talent relationships *Ensure all release forms are signed and coordinate with Legal on any issues *Manage finalization and submission of all advances, billings, usage agreements, and post-production work within allocated budgets *Reconcile all invoices from photo shoots; process, file, and submit to Accounts Payable; manage advance requests and net-zero payments Key Partnerships This role collaborates closely with the Creative Director of Photography, Photo Art Directors, Creative Operations, Sample Management, Merchants, Stylists, Finance, and outside vendors. Required Qualifications *Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience *Minimum 5 years (up to 8 years preferred) of photo production/producing experience across print, catalogue, magazine, newspaper, collateral, and digital/web *Strong prior experience producing photo shoots for agency or corporate clients *Proven budget management and financial reconciliation skills *Experience with vendor and agency management, including rate negotiation Core Competencies *Highly collaborative - able to partner effectively across creative, operations, and business teams *Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills *Calm and confident under pressure in fast-paced, on-set environments *Strong communication and negotiation abilities *Budget management and cost optimization mindset #LI-MM3 **About Aquent Talent:** Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. | |