Director, Production (Photo & Video) *NYC Based*

Company Description

SPANX isn’t your average company. We revolutionized an industry by challenging the status quo and putting the customer first. While we live in the fashion and retail world, we don’t obsess trends, rules or conventional ways of running a business. Rather – we set the trends, create solutions, and we obsess product with out-of-the-box-thinking and patented technology. Spanx is beloved around the world by customers and celebrities alike for our comfort-first approach to must-haves like shapewear, apparel, jeans, active, leggings, bras and beyond! We elevate women through product and empower them to look and feel their best. And we think we’ve only scratched the surface. We are a high-growth, innovative and ambitious company and we are embarking on an exciting trajectory of both digital and international expansion.   

About the Role:

The Director of Production is responsible for overseeing photo and video production for all Spanx Campaigns. The Director will work closely with the Art Director, VP of Brand and Integrated Marketing, Senior Director of Social + PR and Director of Marketing & Creative services to plan and produce all asset production for marketing needs. The incumbent will work incredibly cross functionally to manage all aspects of production. The Director will oversee the budget and all invoicing, contracting and accounting for shoots. The Director will establish all timelines and reviews for both pre and post production.

This role is based in New York City and reports to our Vice President of Brand and Integrated Marketing.

Job Description

• Oversee internal team of photo producers and sample coordinators delivering high quality assets across all brands that meet the briefs deliverables.
• Coach, develop and implement production best practices.
• Collaborate closely with Art Directors, Brand Creative and Social Strategy partners to produce and capture assets for 360 campaigns and events.
• Ensure shoot plans and schedules support the business and translate overall brand marketing messages and creative vision.
• Manage all creative production budgets - planning, reconciling projects, providing estimates to partners, and managing invoicing with vendors and AP team. Partner with finance leaders to cross-check and forecast accurately.
• Direct all editorial castings to secure industry leading talent, negotiating the most favorable and efficient agreements and rates, while consistently elevating and aligning to creative expectations. Maintain talent data base.
• Coordinate local shoots as needed, maintaining daily prep and shoot schedules, call sheets, pre-production books, arrange travel, obtain location permits and clearance, equipment rentals and expendables, source stylists, H/MU, Props, catering, issuing all certificates of liability insurance.
• Be passionate and up on current trends within the industry including talent, fashion, photography, styling, art, and cultural moments.
• Manage all rights and usage including music in partnership with legal and contracts.
• Diplomatically handle day-to-day escalations, problem-solve, and troubleshoot challenges partnering with the Art Director.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience as a Producer with an agency, studio, production company or fashion brand
• Bachelor's Degree in Advertising/Marketing, Arts, Photography or Fashion
• Rolodex of trusted industry partners and resources and PA's a plus
• Extensive knowledge of creative, photography, and retouching processes and experience in location and studio scouting
• Excellent communication and critical thinking skills with ability to articulate support of creative goals and further creative vision.
• Ability to negotiate contracts, create vendor compliance and coordinate multi-vendor activity
• Graceful under pressure and thrive in an agile environment
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Mac, Google applications.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.