Shoot Producer - Fashion Direction

Job Introduction

Selfridges has always been much more than a shop. We’re a social space where everyone is welcome and feels a sense of belonging, a creative playground where culture and commerce collide, and an experimental hub where you can discover the most innovative and sustainable ideas in retail. We’re here to help make the world brighter. And you can be an important part of this. We’ll talk more about the role below, but before we get to that, let’s share with you the good stuff…  

Rewards and benefits 

Life at Selfridges is dynamic, exciting, and always evolving. As well as working with some of the most cutting-edge, iconic and boundary-pushing brands, designers and creatives, we also offer our team members opportunities to help make a positive difference through our network of communities, both within and outside Selfridges. Here are just a few of our rewards and benefits that help make our team experience that bit more extraordinary. 

• Flexible working options to benefit you, your family and your wellbeing that can include part-time, flexi-time, job sharing or hybrid working

• Generous annual leave that increases with length of service 

• Up to five paid volunteering days – from beach cleans to co-ordinating food and clothing donations 

• Family leave that suits your set up including Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental leave policies 

• Defined pension contribution scheme  

• Generous bonus and/or commission scheme  

• Enviable team member discount including sale previews and double discount days 

• Exclusive local discounts on a range of restaurants, bars, beauticians and entertainment 

• Subsidised gym memberships  

• Annual travel pass and cycle-to-work schemes  

• A sustainable car salary sacrifice scheme 

• Several internal communities to get involved in from our Diversity Board and Green Warriors who are leading the charge on D,E&I and sustainability, to the Wellbeings who are always thinking of new ways to champion healthy minds, bodies and routines for our team members 

• Workplace Options, our confidential team member assistance programme for when life gets tricky or you need a little guidance 

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

Read on to find out how you can play your part in Reinventing Retail… 

Role Responsibility

Selfridges Fashion Direction Team are looking for an experienced Creative Shoot Producer who will be responsible for the day to day production and administration of the photographic function and will support marketing activity across all their retail channels, including Editorial site content, Campaign, Brand partnerships, special projects, Social first content exclusive launches across Domestic & International.

Reporting to Shoot & Production Manager, the Creative Shoot Producer is responsible for commissioning and logistical delivery of all photographic & video content, responsible for managing the photographic budget, schedules and the end to end management of projects, acting as a liaison between Marketing, Creative and Production teams. 

You will be an experienced negotiator and organiser, develop and maintain relationships with external photographic suppliers, ensuring that best value is secured constantly. Working closely with Art Directors, Photographers, Stylists and Model agencies to deliver the best in class imagery required to support their creative vision.

With impeccable organisation skills and a wealth of Shoot Production experience, you will bring enthusiasm and energy to our Shoot Team, whilst upholding ‘Best in Class’ standards and processes to fine tune processes as you see fit. You will have exemplary communication skills which can build lasting relationships with 3rd Parties, Stakeholders (Internal & External) and Key Industry Figures alike.

You will know the intricacies of end-to-end management of Shoots which give all stakeholders ‘Peace of Mind’, but also bring fresh insight and ideas due to your proven track record, genuine passion and creative flair and eye for detail in Fashion & Retail.

As Shoot Producer, you will be responsible for: 

• Reporting to the Shoot & Production Manager to diligently deliver Selfridges seasonal shoot calendar in a timely, budget orientated and quality focussed manor.
• Manage the set-up, administration, pre-production, post- production and logistic implementation of creative shoots.
• Creates shoot briefs, call sheets and detailed shoot schedule.
• Maintain the seasonal critical paths and advance planning, managing schedules and delivery, and adherence to budget.
• Oversee Image management processes – re-touching – design – artwork- repro.
• Collate the photographic requirements across multiple channels, by category – seeking out and co-ordinating the seasonal business needs. Identifying opportunities to avoid duplication, and achieve economies of scale.
• Provisionally book, option, and confirm shoot teams – locations, studios, product and travel logistics - ensuring transparency of cost, and rigid budget control.
• Using price matrix menu as guide, manage cost negotiation to achieve best value from supply base.
• Diligence in Budget Management on all projects, as well as ensuring suppliers & 3rd parties are paid on time. Issue purchase orders, process invoices and reconcile accounts.
• Support the Art Directors with calling in new talent, and sharing with the Fashion Direction & Creative teams
• Negotiate usage rights by channel and territory securing lowest possible exposure to cost and risk.
• Manage carnet and the management and production of off-shore shoots, liaising with production companies.
• Ensures security and integrity of digital images, managing a robust archive
• Maintain a history of all external crews, models, and photographers for reference.
• Highly organised with strong industry connections.
• Be present on Shoots to ensure brief is fully delivered.
• Strong, in-depth end-to-end knowledge of studio-based shoot production and risk mitigation from, Conception, Pre-Shoot, Shoot & Post-Production, including, but not exhaustive too, Equipment, Couriers, shoot team Co-Ordination, Prop Selection, Studio Locations,
• Ability to review, plan and execute shoot schedule on a weekly, monthly & quarterly basis whilst always ensuring business priorities are achieved.
• Self-motivated, detail-focussed and can drive collaborative success in Production through autonomy to create clear creative solutions.
• Encourage collaborative behaviours and flourish when working with highly creative and productive teams in all environments
• This guide represents a summary of the role, however all team members are expected to be flexible in the work they undertake, which may change from time to time, according to the needs of the business

The Ideal Candidate

• Experienced in producing fashion photography in the Creative/Fashion/Retail industry. 
• Able to display autonomy and confidence in working practice in Shoot Production.
• Ability to make sound decisions, focus on detail, and a proactive problem solver who can think and act on their feet.
• Understanding and experience of all digital photographic & video formats, marketing & campaign distribution and usage
• Strong relationships with credible & high calibre Fashion/Film/Model/Stylists/Agents
• Creative, positive and logical thinker who can bring out the best in a brief.
• Strong understanding of industry rates and a good negotiator.
• Enjoy a fast paced working environment.
• Understanding of digital photography processes and related software - Capture One, Adobe Creative suite and understanding of digital asset management.
• Strong communication (both verbal & written) & interpersonal skills
• An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague

About the Company

Everyone is welcome 

Selfridges is a place where we want everyone to feel a sense of belonging. We embrace every self and are committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive working culture. We are leading with purpose to not only increase the visibility and recognition of under-represented talent within our organisation, but the wider industry too. Here at Selfridges, everyone is welcome – irrespective of race, gender, ethnicity, sexuality, age or disability, we stand by equal opportunities for all.   

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. We were also recognised as a ‘Best 25 Big Company to Work For 2020’ as awarded by The Sunday Times. 

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