Pre-Production Coordinator

Job Title: Pre-Production Coordinator
Location: Los Angeles, CA 90016
Duration: 3 Months+ (possibility of extension)

Pay Rate: $32.66/hr. on W2

Description:
Client ICON Studios provides compelling product imagery that elevates the Client brand vision.
Our ICON Studio in Culver City is seeking a Pre-Production Coordinator to support the execution of premium, accurate and on-time product image creation from line plan through to retail and ecommerce.
You will be collaborating cross-departmentally with Planning/Ordering, Product Logistics, Styling, Creative, Production, Photography, and Post Production teams to support the timely photo and video production through completion.
Qualified candidates will be highly detail-oriented, exceptionally well organized, collaborative, have a positive attitude, take initiative, be a problem-solver and have excellent communication skills.
 
Responsibilities:

• Assist in the product image creation process; from line plan management, preseason forecasting, to delivery and ultimately post-season recapping.
• Assist in the photo production process through cross collaboration with Inbound/Outbound, Production and Post Production teams.
• Use IT systems to evaluate performance, coordinate and plan production for product photography.
• Track product throughout all stages of the photo production process using inventory and asset management systems.
• Lead various digital workflows to support studio teams.
• Monitor progress, identify and preemptively solve bottlenecks and other challenges to ensure merchandise is continually flowing in order to meet seasonal readiness.
• Extract, compile, audit and deliver data for reporting purposes.
• Partner with production partners to ensure timely delivery of work based on established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) timelines.
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reducing training time, improve comprehension, and ensure compliance.
• Continually improve and develop business performance and process flows.
• Proactively identify, communicate, and solve any issues that arise throughout the production process.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Qualifications / Experience:

• 2+ years Ecommerce Photo Studio experience; successfully delivering results in a project management/production capacity.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Art, or related field.
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Computer savvy with advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills.
• Skilled in data analytics with the ability to drive clarity in information.
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills.
• Flexible and able to work as needed, including the occasional weekend, to meet peak demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Enthusiastic, positive energy and able to work well under pressure.
• Detail-oriented team player.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment.
• A positive attitude to continued learning.