Studio Manager

The Black Diamond Creative team is a full-service in-house agency that provides design, editorial, photographic, and video content, as well as develops and maintains the visual identity of the brand. The Studio Manager will work with the business unit directors, creative team, and the DAM manager to produce and deliver all required assets for ecommerce, workbooks, and marketing materials. Responsibilities include but are not limited to building seasonal briefs, QC, coordination with business unit directors and DAM manager, sample management, budgets, and maintaining a creative contractor team.QUALIFICATIONSEducationPreferred: Bachelor’s degree in photography, visual arts, or digital mediaAlternative: 5 + years of relevant experience can substitute for degree requirementWork ExperienceRequired: 2+ years in a studio production or operations rolePreferred: Studio photography and lighting proficiency. Outdoor industry experience.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSGeneral physical requirements:Ability to lift/carry up to 30 lbs. Be on your feet for extended periods of time.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAuthorized and responsible to continuously improve upon and perform all duties according to BD Inc’s Quality, Safety and Employee Policies and procedures:1. Produce ecommerce, glam, product video, and other brand photo shoots2. Manage creative contractor team for larger productions3. Receive and organize seasonal sales samples4. Cast models per brand standards5. Create shotlist for ecommerce shoots aligned with filenaming conventions6. Prep studio before each shoot7. Manage asset editing, QC and background clipping8. Deliver assets to DAM admin9. Forecast and maintain studio budget10. Assist in preparation for field photography shootsWhat other responsibilities Studio Manager would have:1. Help prep product for field shoots2. Comprehensive maintenance of studio space and equipment3. Manage studio calendar4. Occasional in-house studio and brand event photography as needed depending on candidateBlack Diamond is and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Black Diamond Equipment HR representative. #J-18808-Ljbffr