Photography Production Manager

Job Description About the CompanyWe are partnering with a leading creative agency to find an experienced Photography Production Manager to lead end-to-end delivery across a portfolio of high-profile clients.This is a pivotal role for a commercially minded production specialist who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume setting and brings deep expertise in studio photography, project management, and operational delivery.DescriptionAs Photography Production Manager, you will take ownership of the full production lifecycle, from initial brief through to final asset delivery, ensuring all work is delivered on time, on budget, and to an exceptional creative standard.You will oversee both in-house studio shoots and location-based production, while managing post-production workflows and maintaining rigorous control over timelines, budgets, and resources.Key ResponsibilitiesLead end-to-end delivery of photography projects across multiple clientsOwn timelines, budgets, and scopes with full commercial accountabilityBuild and manage production schedules across shoots, retouching, and deliveryOversee in-house studio operations, ensuring smooth, high-quality outputManage shoot planning, logistics, and on-the-day executionSource and lead photographers, crew, and external suppliersControl costs, estimates, POs, and invoicing in line with governancePartner cross-functionally with creative, account, and studio teamsAct as a senior production lead, bringing clarity and direction under pressureMaintain studio workflows, capacity planning, and production trackersDrive continuous improvements to processes, efficiency, and output qualityExperienceThis role requires someone who is highly organised, solutions-focused, and comfortable navigating evolving priorities, ambiguity, and multiple concurrent workstreams.You're background/experience:Proven experience in photography production within an agency, brand, or production environmentStrong project management capability across planning, budgeting, and deliveryHands-on experience managing studio photography and end-to-end workflowsHighly organised, detail-oriented, and confident managing complex production schedulesComfortable juggling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environmentCalm, proactive, and solutions-driven, even when dealing with ambiguityStrong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate across teamsRemuneration35-40k depending on experiencePredominantly based on site, with the flexibility to do admin days from home (based around photoshoots/seasonal peaks)

Created: 2026-04-29