Manager – Studio Operations

3 weeks ago

Gulbarga, Karnataka, India Kushal's Fashion Jewellery Full time

Manager – Studio Operations & Production

Reporting to: Creative Head

Role Overview

The Senior Manager – Studio Operations & Production will be responsible for running the in-house studio efficiently - from daily e-commerce/catalog shoots to brand campaigns. This role will manage photographers, coordinators and editors, while also overseeing external vendors for post-production, campaigns and creative productions. The role demands strong operational leadership, process-building ability, and vendor management expertise to ensure smooth execution, improved throughput, and on-time delivery of all visual assets in line with brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

1. Daily Studio Operations

● Plan, schedule, and manage daily catalog shoots in alignment with business priorities.

● Track daily tasks and output of the studio team - photographers, editor, coordinators - to ensure targets are met.

● Monitor studio throughput, identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to improve turnaround times (TAT).

2. Team Leadership & Coordination

● Lead and manage the studio photography team and post-production editing team (internal editors + external vendors).

● Allocate tasks, monitor progress and ensure smooth handoffs between production and post-production.

● Foster a collaborative, positive work atmosphere within the studio, working closely with the styling and creative teams to improve efficiency and output quality.

3. Vendor Management

● Manage relationships with post-production vendors, production houses, agencies and freelance talent (models, MUAs, stylists, etc).

● Negotiate contracts, track deliverables and ensure vendors meet deadlines and quality benchmarks.

● Maintain a vetted vendor database and periodically assess performance.

4. Process Setup & Improvement

● Establish SOPs for pre-production, shoot execution, post-production and final asset delivery.

● Implement efficient workflows to reduce shoot-to-upload time for e-commerce

assets.

● Maintain asset management protocols for file naming, storage, backups and archiving.

5. Quality Control

● Conduct on-set checks for brand consistency in photography and styling.

● Oversee post-production QC - retouching, color correction and final output approvals.

● Ensure all content adheres to brand guidelines and legal requirements.

6. Budget & Resource Management

● Manage the studio budget, equipment procurement and maintenance.

● Optimize resource usage for both in-house and outsourced work.

7. Reporting & Communication

● Share weekly production and post-production status reports with the Creative Head.

● Flag risks and delays early, with proposed corrective actions.

Candidate Profile

● 8+ years' experience in studio or production operations, preferably in fashion, jewellery, or e-commerce.

● Proven track record of team leadership across production and post-production functions.

● Strong vendor management skills with experience in high-volume, multi-vendor environments.

● Expertise in workflow optimization and throughput improvement.

● Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities.

● Calm under pressure with a collaborative, solution-oriented mindset.

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