PRE-PRODUCTION COORDINATOR

Pre-Production Coordinator

Location : Los Angeles, CA

Schedule : Full-Time, Monday-Friday On-Site (Non-Remote)

Travel : No

Client ICON Studios provides compelling product imagery that elevates the Client brand vision. Our ICON Studio in Culver City is seeking a Pre-Production Coordinator to support the execution of premium, accurate and on-time product image creation from line plan through to retail and ecommerce. You will be collaborating cross-departmentally with Planning / Ordering, Product Logistics, Styling, Creative, Production, Photography, and Post Production teams to support the timely photo and video production through completion. Qualified candidates will be highly detail-oriented, exceptionally well organized, collaborative, have a positive attitude, take initiative, be a problem-solver and have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

Assist in the product image creation process; from line plan management, preseason forecasting, to delivery and ultimately post-season recapping

Assist in the photo production process through cross collaboration with Inbound / Outbound, Production and Post Production teams

Use IT systems to evaluate performance, coordinate and plan production for product photography

Track product throughout all stages of the photo production process using inventory and asset management systems

Lead various digital workflows to support studio teams

Monitor progress, identify and preemptively solve bottlenecks and other challenges to ensure merchandise is continually flowing in order to meet seasonal readiness

Extract, compile, audit and deliver data for reporting purposes

Partner with production partners to ensure timely delivery of work based on established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) timelines

Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reducing training time, improve comprehension, and ensure compliance

Continually improve and develop business performance and process flows

Proactively identify, communicate, and solve any issues that arise throughout the production process

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications / Experience

• years Ecommerce Photo Studio experience; successfully delivering results in a project management / production capacity

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Art, or related field

Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work with a diverse group of people.

Computer savvy with advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills

Skilled in data analytics with the ability to drive clarity in information.

Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills

Flexible and able to work as needed, including the occasional weekend, to meet peak demands in a fast-paced environment

Enthusiastic, positive energy and able to work well under pressure

Detail-oriented team player

Excellent problem-solving skills

Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment

A positive attitude to continued learning