21 Media / Design / Creative Industries / Art jobs in Merton, Oxfordshire

THE OPPORTUNITYWe have an exciting opportunity to join the Katie Loxton and Joma Jewellery team as Creative Shoot Production Manager.In this role, you'll be the driving force behind our brand imagery, leading, and inspiring our talented photoshoot and retouching team to create captivating photography and videography for both B2B and B2C channels.Working closely with our Head of Creative, Lead Designers, Copy & Content Manager and Marketing teams, you'll be the creative force ensuring our brand vision shines through all touchpoints. Whether it's a brand campaign, Ecomm shoot or video content, you'll champion consistency and elevate creativity whilst remaining commercial.You'll be responsible for managing the end-to-end production process- from concept to final asset delivery- while working hand-in-hand with our Design, Content, Brand Marketing and B2B Print teams to ensure flawless execution and brand consistency throughout.We're looking for a high-level strategic thinker, who thrives in a fast-paced creative environment. If that sounds like you- we'd love to hear from you!You will be based at our stunning Head Office in Banbury with the freedom to work from home two days a week on average, this may flex up or down dependant on business needs. Due to the nature of this position, you may be required to work on location where required.BEHIND THE BRANDSWe're a family-run, entrepreneurial company with an exciting pace of life and a bright and friendly team. We are passionate about creating stunning products with a personal touch and innovating our business behind the scenes. We value creativity, collaboration and integrity.HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE

• Working with the Head of Creative to produce seasonal campaign, content and Ecom shoots, working closely with our graphic designers, brand marketing teams, content manager and shoot team
• Overseeing wardrobe styling with in-house team to ensure we bring vision of the brand customer to life through relevant styling
• Working closely with the Head of Creative to understand the creative direction of each shoot, supporting with creating any creative documents needed
• Collaborating with the Head of Creative, interpreting and evolving creative briefs, working closely with Graphic Design and Content teams to bring creative concepts to life, with support from photographer, videographer and stylist
• Leading and coordinating all pre-production, production and post-production phases on all shoots
• Co-ordinating models, crew and locations, ensuring they are on brand and signed off by the Head of Creative in good time for managing pre-production
• Managing usage rights for all shoots
• Creating all shot lists and shoot bibles for shoots to ensure effective planning of relevant, fit for purpose assets and deliverables can be utilised accurately post shoot cross-channels
• Using commercial knowledge to inform relevant shots and determine necessary deliverables needed across B2B and B2C
• Collaborating and working closely with the Sales and Visual Merchandising team for delivery of in store images
• Collaborating and working closely with buying and product design teams to have a thorough understanding of all key products and seasonal product messages
• Managing the photoshoot team including Retouchers, Photographers, Videographers and Stylists to ensure delivery of all new season product and campaign imagery and on set to ensure shoots run seamlessly
• Preparing for shoots with creation of call sheets, transport and logistics bookings such as transport and hotels. Ensure that the printing of any documents needed is done on time
• Responsibility for ensuring imagery being captured fits the correct crops, correctly reflects the concept and number of shots, captured as efficiently as possible
• Troubleshooting on set; spotting sample mistakes, if product sent is incorrect, address it quickly. Able to resolve issues to avoid impact on shoot timings and cost. Maintains strong knowledge of key stakeholder specific requirements on set
• Managing all on set production, including deliveries, unpacking and organisation of samples, organising food and drinks for crew, supporting with equipment management, props and production kit. Loading and unloading of van supporting with sample management for shoots
• Delivering still images for printed material e.g. marketing collateral across all stores, catalogues and events and still images and moving assets for digital channels ensuring assets are fit for multi-channel end use
• Overseeing the end-to-end lifecycle of all imagery, auditing seasonally on asset use and constantly evaluating best practice for finding efficiencies in shoots and asset management
• Delivering end-to-end of all product images for Ecom sites and the asset management of all product images for Ecom product launch in line with business Critical Path as to not impact launch
• Leading the post-production process including image selects and video edits including music and effectively managing the sign off process with relevant stakeholders such as the Creative Director, Head of Creative and instore teams
• Managing the retouch process to ensure efficient timings on image delivery and all relevant retouch notes are marked up on assets ensuring that product teams have visibility in process to flag any incorrect product
• Developing and maintaining communication processes with the design team, enabling speed, creativity and agility and communicate with multiple departments including but not limited to, Marketing, Product Design and Ecommerce
• Supporting the Head of Creative to ensure that the creative vision meets deadlines and budgets
• Managing and maintain the shoot budget tracker
• Managing Critical paths working closely with Creative Project Manager to ensure team scheduling is accurate and capacity is met and managed
• Communicating all imagery to internal stakeholders to meet deadlines
• Acting as the 'go to' person for all brand photography image requests across the business
• Keeping up to date with competitors' activity and choice of models while looking at better ways of shooting to keep ahead in the marketplace with the goal of driving sales and brand awareness.
• Any other ad hoc duties as reasonably requested by the Company
  
  Proven experience creating and maintaining successful campaigns and imagery within the retail sector across the UK and Europe. Experience within the USA would be desirable but not essential
• Previous experience executing and delivering successful photoshoots from Ecom to campaign shoots.
• Production experience of shoots is essential
• Demonstrated expertise across web design, digital marketing and print projects
• Ability to align creative execution with commercial objectives
• Highly creative and conceptual, with a strong ability to deliver impactful design work
• Strong art direction skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and InDesign; advanced understanding required
• Previous experience using Capture One
• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously
• Strong communicator, highly organised, and a team player with a collaborative mindset
• Comfortable and confident liaising with Senior Management, Heads of Department and Directors
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel when required
  
  Joma Jewellery was founded in 2008 by Katie and Geoff Loxton, since then we have gone from strength to strength, launching Katie Loxton in 2015 and growing our business beyond the UK. We know that part of that growth comes from the fact that we take diversity and inclusion very seriously. We strive to be the best in our field, and we know that happens by hiring a diverse team and encouraging everyone to be their authentic selves when working with us. We don't hire based on cultures, preferences, or personalities - it's what you bring to the team that counts.We are always striving to improve our way of working to be more inclusive, diverse and equal, including encouraging all team members to bring their ideas to the table as we know this is key to our continued success.
  
  A competitive salary DOE
• 25 days holiday rising to 27 with length of service, plus bank holiday
• A broad benefits package including our staff favourite - a very generous staff discount across both our brands. See all of our
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• Opportunities to make an impact as well as learn and develop further
• An innovative and friendly workplace with a team we're proud to be part of. Find out more about us and our culture on our careers portal