Image Asset Manager - Photostudio (12 Month FTC)

Job Introduction

Are you looking for a new challenge in Selfridges that gives you the chance to get creative and use your knowledge of image asset management?  Looking for a company that wants to help further your career in image asset management, as well as provide you with an exciting, inspiring and fun place to work?  

If the answer to all of these questions is ‘yes’ then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for! 

Role Responsibility

Reporting to the Head of Studio Operations, this role is responsible for the successful management of high volume imagery workflow of all e-commerce assets produced for Selfridges.com. This role will be the owner of all third-party brand image and workflow management partners, being a leader in best practice when it comes to image asset management for a fast paced and large scale image asset operation.

As Image Asset Manager you will:

• Provide high volume image asset management and relationship owner for brand supplied assets and off shore post production agencies.
• Be the department image workflow owner for efficient and timely upload of image assets for up to 140,000 products annually in a fast paced e-commerce Photostudio environment.
• Provide day to day running of the image asset management team including image upload, image workflow processes & process troubleshooting.
• Manage and mentor the full time and freelance image coordinators
• Provide ownership of the automated image asset management software from development to upgrades throughout all users.
• Answer image management queries across all internal stakeholders with a can-do attitude.
• Be the owner of imagery related special projects including high volume image changes in workflow software.
• Deliver actions and solutions to support workflow issues relating to stock not on site and changes in online store technical development relating to imagery.

The Ideal Candidate

• Technical. With solid technical experience using image workflow systems and Scene 7
• Pragmatic with a systematic approach to getting things done and meticulous to detail
• A problem solver, you will be solution focused
• Highly process driven but able to see the bigger picture
• A great communicator with excellent written and verbal communication and the ability to build relationships
• A people leader with collaboration and leadership skills
• Experienced, with a minimum 3 years management experience in an e-commerce Photostudio or high volume Post Production studio environment
• Calm with the ability to be work well under pressure
• Firm but have a friendly approach to dealing with external stakeholders
• An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague

This job is a brilliant opportunity to join a close-knit team who are incredibly passionate about taking their Creative skills to the next level. If you’re looking to come into a new role and make a real impact, then this will be perfect for you.

About the Company

Our creative spirit

We are more than a shop. We are a social space where culture and commerce collide to release an energy that we call the Selfridges spirit. We are here to make our world brighter, and everyone is welcome.

Our awards cabinet

We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign. 

Our future

Since 1909 we have been at the forefront of retail and today our stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham – alongside selfridges.com and the Selfridges App – continue to redefine the way we shop and socialise. As a Selfridges team member, you will learn what it takes to consistently drive innovation, success and amazing customer experiences.

THE FUN STUFF 

There are lots of reasons to be excited about joining Team Selfridges – from our fantastic team member communities to volunteer days and behind-the-scenes Selfridges experiences throughout the year.

Other benefits and rewards include:

• Generous bonus and/or commission scheme

• Discounted gym memberships

• Pension contributions 

• Annual travel pass and cycle to work schemes

• A volunteer day for all team members

• Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development

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