Founded in 1956, Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is the premier specialty retailer of high-quality products for the kitchen and home in the United States. Our family of brands are Williams Sonoma, Williams Sonoma Home, Pottery Barn, Pottery Barn teen, pottery barn kids, Rejuvenation, Mark & Graham, west elm, or Outward. These brands are among the best known and most respected in the industry. We offer beautifully-designed, stylish and functional products for every area of the home, including the kitchen, living room, bedroom, home office, closet, laundry room and even outdoor spaces. We've seen some big changes since our first brick-and-mortar store opened more than half of a century ago. What hasn't changed is our passion for high-quality products, functional design, outstanding customer service, and enhancing the lives of our customers and the communities where we operate. Today, we're a multi-brand, multi-channel, global enterprise supported by state-of-the-art technology and some of the most talented teams in retailing - and we're always looking for new energy and ideas.
About the Team
The Rejuvenation in-house Photography Studio team is responsible for delivering photography assets to web, catalog and marketing teams. Our job is to ensure that every product is photographed to the highest standards, in a consistent style, and all assets are delivered on time.
About the Role
Join our dynamic creative team as the Manager of Photo Production, where you'll be the driving force behind our lifestyle photo team and photo studio operations. You won't just coordinate photoshoot logistics; you'll be the bridge between teams, departments, fostering collaboration and ensuring seamless execution. · Be part of a highly collaborative team and own management of the details of production from merchandise, props, photography equipment, location logistics, efficient shot lists, and creative goals.
Responsibilities
· You are a clear communicator with excellent time management, people, and leadership skills.
· You are a confident delegator, understand how a photo team works and what role everyone plays in bringing inspiring assets to life.
· You will oversee shoot management, setting the production schedule (ROS) and ensure timelines are met throughout the process.
· You will serve as the main point of contact, you will coordinate communication across both internal and external teams, ensuring smooth alignment from concept through to final delivery.
· Work closely with Senior Manager of Photo Studio Operations and photo team to forecast, maintain and reconcile the creative budget.
· Have experience finding, onboarding and maintaining vendor/supplier relationships.
· Manage photo shoot documentation (contracts, insurance, releases) and coordinate location logistics, including crew, property, and travel arrangements. Ensure property care and adherence to rules through pre- and post-shoot walkthroughs.
· Manage Merch Coordinator team to ensure that merchandise for shoot is properly made available and accounted for (picked, packed, and transported safely, assembled as needed and ensure digital tech is keywording photography assets properly)
· Conduct regular hindsights of production and warehouse operations to identify areas for improvement, while implementing procedures that support and enhance the end-to-end photo production process, ensuring optimized workflow practices.
· Manage yearly photo schedules in conjunction with creative teams and attend production meetings to communicate schedule changes required due to late product, location issues, or set build schedule.
· Manages merchandise & warehouse coordinators and photo sample coordinators (FT and IC’s) hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, timekeeping, etc.
· Oversee and manage the photo studio warehouse team to maintain a seamless photo sample inventory and tracking system that is continually audited and optimized.
Criteria
Have 3-5 years prior photo production leadership experience. Deep expertise of Photography, Motion and Post-Production Experience in budget planning, management and reconciliation You are an expert in managing production workflows, tool optimization, efficiencies, and space planning and have the technical knowledge to train and innovate. Have experience negotiating vendor contracts and managing vendor/contractor relationships using Microsoft Office suite, to include Word, Excel, and Outlook, AirTable, and Launch Metrics or similar sample tracking tools. Have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build effective relationships with internal and external cross-functional teams, both in-person and remotely. Have strong organization skills with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities and deadlines and strong attention to detail. Have strong sense of initiative and can work effectively in a team environment. Are available for occasional local travel for location shoots and business needs, with flexibility for extended work schedules during shoots as needed. This role requires being onsite in the Portland photo studio Monday through Friday.
Our Culture & Values
We believe that taking care of our people is vital to our success and we strive to offer equitable and transparent practices for all. We prioritize connection, growth, and wellbeing.
People First
Putting People First means investing in overall well-being and opportunities to grow and advance within the organization. Depending on the position and location, here are a few highlights of what benefits may be available:
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
Continued Learning
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
WSI will not now or in the future commence an immigration case or "sponsor" an individual for this position (for example, H-1B or other employment-based immigration).
This role is not eligible for relocation assistance.
Williams-Sonoma, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Williams-Sonoma, Inc. will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, or other applicable state or local laws and ordinances.