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Apple Inc.

Manager, Retail Photography Studio

Apple Inc., Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087


Imagine what you could do here! The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts. At Apple, inclusion is a shared responsibility, and we work together to foster a culture where everyone belongs and is inspired to do their best work.The worldwide Apple Retail Engagement & Marketing (REM) team defines, makes and delivers programs, campaigns, initiatives and experiences that help Apple Retail’s customers and teams discover, be inspired by, learn about and go further with Apple’s products and services, and does so in a manner that is true to our values.The Manager of the Retail Photography Studio will be part of the Retail Engagement & Marketing (REM) organization managing the day to day operations of the Retail Photo Studio, which delivers multiple photography outputs for Apple Retail and other cross functional Apple partners.Description

The role will work closely with creative, creative production & cross functional teams to execute photography initiatives. This person will be responsible for all pre-production activities, such as partnering on the creative brief and project timeline, bidding and hiring photographers and vendor partners when necessary, casting, and all retouching & post production collaborations. They will lead studio shoots and production vendors with current staff as well as any off-site shoots, to ensure projects run efficiently, on time, on budget, and that all creative needs are optimally fulfilled. This will include overall oversight of workflow, planning, and related staff and freelancers for the Retail Photo Studio.Minimum Qualifications

Senior-level production experience (10+ years) in a professional photography environment with a minimum of five years in managing a team working as a creative producer with best-in-class talent.Photography experience in the product, accessory, and/or lifestyle areas.Preferred Qualifications

Proficient in using CaptureOne, Photoshop, Mac OS and iOS and Color Management/Workflow.Forward thinking, innovative, agile, and decisive in the execution and delivery of photography in collaboration with all partners.Experience as a bridge between the creative teams, Photo Studio and cross-functional partners who have specific business or communication goals.Experience owning creation and management of production schedules and budgets, at times collaborating with other functional production teams on shared budgets / timelines / pipelines.Creative agency, social/PR content, or photography production studio experience preferred.Adept at people management and the growth and development of a team of photography professionals.Excellent fiscal planning and budget management skills related to running a studio & team.Bachelor's degree in photography, art, or related discipline.Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.

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