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Job type full-time
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Job title: director of photo & video production
About bombas:
Bombas is a comfort focused apparel brand with a mission to help those in needThe company launched in 2013, after the founders learned that socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless sheltersFrom there, they set out to solve that problem, donating a pair of socks for every pair they sellHow do you donate a lot of socks? you sell a lotAnd how do you sell a lot? you make the most comfortable socks in the history of feetMillions of pairs sold and donated later, bombas is continuing to innovate with new socks and apparel while creating a positive impact on the community where we all work and live.
Click here _ to see what it`s like to work inside the bombas hive!_
At bombas, comfort is heavily rooted in our dnaWhile striving to provide comfort for all, we welcome and celebrate minds from all backgrounds regardless of age, color, ethnicity, gender or gender identity, genetics, physical or mental ability, protected veteran status, race, religion and sexual orientationWe highly encourage candidates of all backgrounds to applyCome as you are and we`ll welcome you to the hive.
This role provides the opportunity to either work remotely within the tri-state area or out of our bombas hq in new york city.
About the job:
Bombas is looking for a director of photo & video production to join our growing production teamThe ideal candidate will have 6-9 years of experience producing photo and video shoots in the new york area, with a rolodex of great local freelance talent to leverageOur in-house production team is creative, nimble and driven, and we are looking for an exceptional director to oversee the internal team and help drive creativity and implement processes along the way.
What you`ll be responsible for:
Managing a team of 3 internal producers, overseeing their work and ensuring their skills are being leveraged in the best possible way
Manage an internal asset manager, ensuring they are keeping assets and samples organized and shared properly
Oversee the e-commerce photo producer, ensuring that website assets are shot properly
Own the photoshoot budgets across e-commerce and lifestyle shoots, ensuring that we are spending dollars in the right places and not exceeding given budgets
Manage productions for all lifestyle shoots, leveraging internal producers and external freelance partners
Host monthly retros with larger creative teams to get feedback and apply learnings for future shoots
Manage productions for all tv campaigns, hiring and managing external production agencies
Work closely with vp creative services on budgeting, process and timelines for all shoots on a quarterly basis
Work with the vp of creative services to set new processes with the marketing & merch teams
Work alongside the creative director to bring creative vision to life on set
Maintain strong relationships with freelance talent, always looking to add people to our company rolodex
Uphold brand standards of dei on all shoots, ensuring that our crew both in front of and behind camera is inclusive
What we`ll love about you:
You have at least 6 years of experience producing photo and video shoots
You have a huge stable of freelance talent ranging from photographers to hair and makeup artists, stylists and more!
You love producing shoots both big and small, you thrive on set and love the nuances of planning and executing shoots
You are an excellent communicator, with the ability to work alongside creative and operational teams
You are an empathetic and effective manager, with an eye towards building a junior team and directing them in their careers
You understand the importance of diversity and are a natural champion of bombas` mission to be inclusive and equitable in all of our productions
What you`ll love about us:
We are a team of smart, interesting, diverse, funny, and loving people.
We offer competitive compensation, employer paid health, medical and dental benefits, 401k with match, paid parental leave, snacks, socks and a fun, relaxed office environment.
We take the responsibility to make sure you are excited, happy, and find fulfillment in your work very seriously.
We value funThis is why we host office lunches, offsite team outings, and two annual company retreats.
We believe in giving back to the community and helping those in need, which is why we volunteer as a team regularly.
We believe success comes from the collective effort of all, which is why all full-time employees receive equity in the business.
We offer flexible paid time off for all full-time employeesThis includes unlimited vacation, sick days, and wellness days because we understand the value of health, relaxation, spending time with friends and family, and traveling the world.
We believe a healthy body equals a healthy mind, so we offer a $100 monthly health and wellness reimbursement.
What you`ll bring:
Minimum 6 years of experience producing photo and video shoots
Minimum 2-3 years of experience managing direct reports
Experience working with a fashion/apparel or dtc brand a big plus
A keen eye for details and creativity
If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any employment testing, or otherwise participating in this hiring process, please direct your inquiries to our director of talent acquisition at nick.sottile@bombas.com._ requests only related to _accommodations _ will be responded to._
Job type: full-time
Work location: multiple locations
