Photo Studio Project Manager

One of the country's largest fashion retailers is searching for a Project Manager to join their Photo Studio team onsite in San Francisco. In this role, you'll sit at the center of a high-volume product photography operation by keeping shoots on schedule, products moving through the pipeline, and cross-functional teams aligned. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, love bringing order to complexity, and take pride in making creative operations run smoothly, this one's for you!

This exciting opportunity to lead photo production operations for a massive enterprise retailer begins as a 3 month, W2 contract engagement based onsite at their photo studio in San Francisco's Dogpatch neighborhood. The role offers competitive benefits and has a strong potential to extend beyond the Fall season to permanent employment.

Responsibilities

Oversee the end-to-end daily flow of product photography, from sample arrival through final image delivery, ensuring everything stays on track and on schedulePartner with Production and Creative teams to plan and schedule shoots, confirming that products, talent, and resources are ready ahead of timePrioritize which products are photographed and when, based on shifting business needs and timelinesManage reshoot requests and image correction workflows, resolving issues quickly and escalating when necessaryMaintain and update internal photography guidelines that outline how different product types should be shotAct as the primary liaison between the photo studio and cross-functional partners in merchandising, digital, marketing, and post-productionEnsure finished assets are delivered to the right teams on time and meet established quality standardsAlign day-to-day photo priorities with broader seasonal and marketing goalsManage production tracking tools and reporting to give stakeholders clear visibility into pipeline statusOversee the asset publishing process to ensure product images go live accurately and on timeIdentify workflow inefficiencies and proactively bring forward improvementsSupport seasonal planning and help prepare the team for high-volume periods

Skills & Experience

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field preferred4+ years of experience in photo production, project coordination, or eCommerce content operationsHands-on experience managing studio or on-figure photography workflowsBackground working alongside creative, marketing, or retail teamsFamiliarity with eCommerce content operations and product photography environmentsProficiency with project management and digital asset tracking toolsExceptional organizational skills with strong attention to detail in high-volume, fast-moving settingsClear and confident communicator who can bridge creative, operational, and business-focused teamsProactive and solutions-oriented with a strong sense of ownership and follow-through

You will receive the following benefits:

Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your familyDental & Orthodontia BenefitsVision BenefitsHealth Savings Account (HSA)Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending AccountsVoluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability InsuranceHospital Indemnity InsurancePaid Sick Time LeaveLegal and Identity Protection PlansPre-tax Commuter Benefit529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre-employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under Motion Recruitment Employment Accommodation policy. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.