Manager – Studio Operations & Production
Reporting to : Creative Head
Role Overview
The Senior Manager – Studio Operations & Production will be responsible for running the in-house studio efficiently - from daily e-commerce / catalog shoots to brand campaigns. This role will manage photographers, coordinators and editors, while also overseeing external vendors for post-production, campaigns and creative productions. The role demands strong operational leadership, process-building ability, and vendor management expertise to ensure smooth execution, improved throughput, and on-time delivery of all visual assets in line with brand standards.
Key Responsibilities
1. Daily Studio Operations
- Plan, schedule, and manage daily catalog shoots in alignment with business priorities.
- Track daily tasks and output of the studio team - photographers, editor, coordinators - to ensure targets are met.
- Monitor studio throughput, identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve turnaround times (TAT).
2. Team Leadership & Coordination
Lead and manage the studio photography team and post-production editing team (internal editors + external vendors).Allocate tasks, monitor progress and ensure smooth handoffs between production and post-production.Foster a collaborative, positive work atmosphere within the studio, working closely with the styling and creative teams to improve efficiency and output quality.3. Vendor Management
Manage relationships with post-production vendors, production houses, agencies and freelance talent (models, MUAs, stylists, etc).Negotiate contracts, track deliverables and ensure vendors meet deadlines and quality benchmarks.Maintain a vetted vendor database and periodically assess performance.4. Process Setup & Improvement
Establish SOPs for pre-production, shoot execution, post-production and final asset delivery.Implement efficient workflows to reduce shoot-to-upload time for e-commerceassets.
Maintain asset management protocols for file naming, storage, backups and archiving.5. Quality Control
Conduct on-set checks for brand consistency in photography and styling.Oversee post-production QC - retouching, color correction and final output approvals.Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and legal requirements.6. Budget & Resource Management
Manage the studio budget, equipment procurement and maintenance.Optimize resource usage for both in-house and outsourced work.7. Reporting & Communication
Share weekly production and post-production status reports with the Creative Head.Flag risks and delays early, with proposed corrective actions.Candidate Profile
8+ years’ experience in studio or production operations, preferably in fashion, jewellery, or e-commerce.Proven track record of team leadership across production and post-production functions.Strong vendor management skills with experience in high-volume, multi-vendor environments.Expertise in workflow optimization and throughput improvement.Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.Calm under pressure with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.