Photo Production Sr Specialist

Photo Production Sr. Specialist

JC Penney Company, Inc.

Plano, TX

The Photo Production Sr. Specialist coordinates all aspects of photo/video production activities from inception to completion and payment processing enterprise-wide. Plans and executes photo shoot logistics and provides resolution for creative and unexpected needs

Primary Responsibilities:

• Secures studios, photographers and crews to ensure the talent and support required to produce brand-appropriate photography meets all creative and technical direction. Negotiates rates based upon project budgets and media usage. Finalizes pre-production and photo shoot schedules to deliver images on-time for all print and electronic media; preprints, direct mail events, in-store graphics, store guides, prospecting pieces, packaging, billboards, national magazines, ROPs, videos and jcp.com.
• Leads pre-production meetings to align internal and external teams and communicate schedules, creative direction and project specifications.
• Researches and proposes photography location options and secures Certificates of Insurance and location permits.
• Leads and Coordinates on-set activities before, during and after the photo shoot. Establishes daily shoot schedule for crew and models, and revises schedules as needed to address late-developing changes in marketing, creative direction, model/merchandise availability and weather.
• Revises photo shoot production plans as needed to address late-developing changes in marketing, creative direction and merchandise availability.
• Oversees signing and accuracy of all crew and model vouchers and legal documents. Ensures accurate labeling and on-time delivery of all images.
• Negotiates and approves vendor estimates. Manages budgets and costs. Tracks all production expenses including: crews, contractors, models, travel, locations, meals and props. Reconciles invoices and resolves overages consistent with Company-approved accounting procedures. Approves invoices for purchase order initiation and payment via Oracle. Finalizes balance sheets and supervises collection of data for archiving.

Core Competencies & Accomplishments:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Fine Arts, Communications, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in photo production, art buying, and on set production from either a studio production service, in house studio or ad agency background.
• Fashion or Retail category photography production and art buying experience required.
• Solid project management skills, with the ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work cohesively and collaboratively with cross-functional teams. Service-oriented, able to form and build relationships with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrates confidence and the ability to form and influence relationships with creative, production and casting teams.
• Ability to be flexible and to adapt to last minute changes, comfortable with ambiguity.
• Proficiency in MS software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and FileMaker.

What you get:

If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on all Catalyst Brands merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit