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Senior Manager, Photo & Video Production, GAP

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About Gap

Gap has always been about optimistic American style. Starting with our very first store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco, opened almost 50 years ago by Doris and Don Fisher. The thread that's run through those five decades is the phenomenal people that make up our brand - our employees and our customers. People who are rooted in the legacy that makes Gap what it is, but who are also focused on the future. People who want to leave the world better than they found it.

We've built our brand on staying true to our roots while always being out in front of what's next. If you want to be part of an iconic American brand, and help lead the way for where we're headed, we'd love to have you join us.

About The Role

The Senior Photo Producer will lead and manage the development of all Gap Specialty and Gap Outlet monthly / seasonal and Collaboration shoots for Gap Global marketing photography and video.

What You'll Do

• Oversee production of all Gap Marketing photo shoots while adhering to time & budget parameters.
• Manage a team of Photo Producers.
• Partner with Creative, Marketing and Styling teams to create, plan and execute creative vision and strategy for each shoot.
• Oversee logistics and the scheduling of photo shoots by negotiating rates and times with all participating talent and vendors. Includes booking of all talent including but not limited to production agencies, casting director, photographers, video crews, set designers, editors and music licensing.
• Owner of Pre-Production Meetings.
• Act as the main point person - establish clear lines of communication and troubleshoot any issues that arise on-set to ensure a smooth flow from behind the scenes to onset.
• Attend photo shoots and manage all on-set production as needed. This includes organizing flow of shoot, ensuring accuracy with samples / outfits, communicating specifics of each shot to CD / AD / photographer, determining backgrounds / set designs, and managing freelance support.
• Anticipate and resolve issues, including last-minute changes due to business needs, location, talent, or weather issues by utilizing appropriate resources.
• Manage the delivery of all still and video raw assets to the asset manager (both on-figure and special laydown photography).
• Create, communicate, and manage image markups schedule with photo art directors and retouching schedule with production. Manage Video post-production process and vendors.
• Manage and renew usage rights of all Gap imagery with the agents of the original photographers and models.
• Owner of the Annual Marketing Photo Budget.
• Manage shoot budgets and be a strong negotiator. Prepare estimates, maintain up-to-date annual forecasts, negotiate rates, and reconcile billing and contracts.
• Summarize and critique monthly forecast opportunities for cost efficiencies without compromising creative direction.
• Highly critical thinking self-motivator who can assess current processes to constantly identify efficiencies and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Research, establish, and maintain strong working relationships with a variety of diverse industry contacts including creative artists, model agencies, and vendors.
• Have a future thinking mindset and be knowledgeable of new photo technologies and industry trends. Challenge self and team to see new possibilities and encourage creative innovation.
• Maintain strong relationships with brand business partners and external partners to align on seasonal projects and marketing content.

Who You Are

• 10+ years of experience producing photo shoots both in-studio and on-location. Knowledge of Video post-production processes.
• 10+ years' experience in model / talent sourcing and booking and production relating to photo shoots (usage, contracts, location searches, permits, location vehicles, catering etc.).
• Ability and willingness to travel.
• Solution-oriented with strong problem-solving skills. Works well under multiple deadline pressure.
• High level of professionalism and self-motivated.
• Proficient with software applications such as Office, AirTable, Figma, Adobe Creative Suite and ability to learn new tools.

Benefits At Gap

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
• Employees can take up to five on the clock hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
• See more of the benefits we offer.
• For eligible employees.

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

Salary Range: $144,200 - $191,100 USD

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or the minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

Senior level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• Advertising Services

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