The Production Manager is a key member of Bandit's Creative team, responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of photo, video, content, and brand productions. You'll work closely with the Creative team, and cross-functional partners to turn creative concepts into well-organized, well-executed productions. You'll own the details-from crew and equipment to locations, schedules, travel, catering, call sheets, and on-set logistics-so the creative team can stay focused on the work.
Requirements- Manage the day-to-day logistics of creative productions across campaigns, product launches, editorial, social content, e-commerce, events, and other brand initiatives.
- Support the Senior Producer in developing production plans, schedules, budgets, and production approaches.
- Independently manage smaller-scale shoots and productions from pre-production through wrap and final delivery.
- Coordinate photographers, directors, stylists, hair and makeup, talent, assistants, crew, vendors, locations, equipment, catering, transportation, and other production needs.
- Source and coordinate freelancers and production partners, maintaining strong relationships with Bandit's creative network.
- Build and distribute call sheets, production schedules, crew lists, contact sheets, and other production documents.
- Coordinate shoot logistics including location scouting, permits, equipment rentals, travel, accommodations, catering, transportation, and on-site needs.
- Support casting and talent logistics, including schedules, releases, fittings, travel, and day-of coordination.
- Track production budgets, estimates, invoices, purchase orders, and expenses in partnership with the Senior Producer and relevant internal teams.
- Be a key point of contact for vendors and crew before and during productions.
- Attend and help manage shoots on set, troubleshooting issues and keeping production moving.
- Anticipate production needs and potential issues before they become problems.
- Coordinate post-production logistics, including file delivery, selects, retouching, editing, color, and final asset delivery as needed.
- Maintain organized production files, contacts, vendor information, releases, and other documentation.
- Help develop and improve production processes, templates, and systems as Bandit's creative operation scales.
- Support multiple productions and creative projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.
What We're Looking For
- 4+ years of experience in creative production, photo/video production, production coordination, or a related field.
- Experience producing photo and/or video shoots, ideally within fashion, apparel, sport, lifestyle, editorial, or consumer brands.
- Strong understanding of the production process from pre-production through shoot day and post-production.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Strong attention to detail and an ability to keep track of many moving pieces at once.
- Resourceful problem solver who stays calm and solutions-oriented when things inevitably change.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with creative teams, vendors, talent, and external partners.
- Comfortable managing production budgets, estimates, invoices, and vendor relationships.
- Existing relationships with photographers, crew, freelancers, rental houses, locations, and other production resources in New York and beyond.
- Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as production schedules require.
- Proficiency with production and project management tools and strong comfort with Google Workspace and spreadsheets.
- Genuine interest in running, sport, fashion, photography, culture, and the world Bandit is building
Benefits- Competitive salary + equity compensation
- 401k match
- Top tier medical insurance/benefits
- Rocket-ship level momentum with a career-defining opportunity at-hand
Salary: $90,000 - $95,000 + equity and all other benefits above
