We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Senior Producer, Photo Studio- eCommerce 

The Senior Producer, Photo Studio -eCommerce is accountable for directing the execution of the photography season, as well as the re-estimation of the seasonal budget based on the annual budget. The Senior Producer partners with the Managing Producer and senior leadership to implement the vision of the photography season, while autonomously driving multiple projects throughout that season. 

This is an on-site position based out of our Photo Studio in Chicago, Illinois 5 days/week.

A day in the life as a Senior Producer, Photo Studio - eCommerce…

• Lead and ensure seamless production flow for each item from request to post production 
• Manages photo studio operations and production by coordinating resources and activities for studio floor shoots and on-location (US and international) shoots.
• Manage and drive the seasonal photo shoot schedules, support staff, and photography teams.
• Act as the liaison between internal and external photo shoot teams, including corporate merchandising and photography teams. 
• Coordinate project production timelines with Art Director and Managing Producer.
• Demonstrates up-to-date expertise and applies this to the development, execution, and improvement of action plans, contract negotiation, and establishment of partnership terms  by providing expert advice and guidance to others in the application of information and best practices
• Secure necessary insurance, permits and security needs for location shoots.
• Coordinate the budget facilitation and actualize the budget on a per-project level, with responsibility for allocating budget and hiring photo shoot staff.
• Oversee reconciliation and audit of incoming project invoices against active budgets and troubleshoot discrepancies.
• Manage the full time and seasonal production assistants and coordinators.

What you’ll bring to the table…  

• Ability to direct the execution of creative concepts with fiscal and creative accountability.
• Excellent communication skills, good reading and written language skills (English), basic math, strong organizational skills to manage input from cross functional teams
• Multi-tasking skills, detail-oriented, strong interpersonal/negotiation skills, problem-solving skills, demonstrated leadership skills. 
• Photography industry production knowledge

We’d love to hear from you if you have…   

• Minimum 5 years experience with Industry knowledge of photography production practices and studio operations
• Bachelor’s degree in related field a plus
• Advanced knowledge of eCommerce photography industry standards and processes.
• Knowledge of local Chicago vendors
• Past experience with negotiation and management of crew