Banana Republic is hiring : Senior Account Manager, Photo Studio in San Francisco

About Banana Republic

Born from two California creatives fueled by their explorer spirits, Banana Republic has repositioned itself as a premium, experiential lifestyle brand for today’s modern world. Designed for a life where anything is possible, we use the finest materials with the latest fabric innovations to create timeless, versatile clothing, jewelry, shoes and handbags. Through our home and art collections, we extend beyond apparel and are a part of our customers' lives at home.

We are creating memorable, immersive experiences online and in-store that build lasting relationships and solve our customers’ lifestyle needs. Our team is made up of passionate and curious storytellers who are pushing the boundaries to deliver consistent, quality product through an elevated customer experience. Sound interesting? Join us as on the BR journey as we create what’s next.

About The Role

For Gap Brand (or designated brand), the Senior Account Manager will own daily operations of on-figure product photography and video produced at Gap Inc.’s in-house Photo Studio, including critical Gap Brand collaborations. In this role, the Sr. Account Manager will oversee the workflow (from pre-production through post-production) generating online product assets that meet both the creative and financial objectives of the brand. With a deep understanding of the photo production pipeline and a proven ability to build strong relationships with cross-functional business partners at all levels, the Sr. Account Manager will lead the Photo Studio Production team in asset creation, management and on-time delivery. This role owns critical Gap Brand collaborations from pre-production, on set and through hand-off. This individual must be solution and action oriented, a nuanced and skilled communicator and negotiator, flexible in a constantly changing retail environment, strategic (able to assess business needs and plan how to successfully support them), organized (prioritize and execute multiple aspects of the production process simultaneously) and consistently deliver against tight deadlines.

What You'll Do

• Manage the production of all on figure product photography shoots for Gap Inc’s in-house Photo Studio
• Own the communication and asset production pipeline for highly visible Gap brand collaborations including preproduction, on-set management through final asset delivery to multiple stakeholders.
• On set production coordination for all minor (age 0 – 17 years) talent sets
• Manage creative testing and transformations from ideation to execution at scale
• Manage On Figure castings and present talent recommendation that align with brand and creative direction.
• Source new talent seasonally and as needed; negotiate fees and usage agreements- keeping to specific budgets and adhering to legal provisions.
• Keep pulse on changing legislation that affects model usage and understand how to apply it to model bookings
• Initiate and drive efficiencies in the production workflow through solution-oriented thinking; act quickly, independently and efficiently manage time to achieve results across multiple projects simultaneously
• Track all photography metrics (production through post) and analyze data to draw conclusions. Be accountable for tracking and socializing the financial health of the business by constant monitoring of this data.
• Set clear objectives, standards and measurements for onset team. Provide actionable feedback targeted to the specific creative audience and function.
• Accept, initiate and drive change; create an environment where team members continually challenge the status quo and evolve their function
• Accurately forecast and track all production costs; reconcile monthly and oversee all third-party invoices.

Who You Are

Benefits at Banana Republic

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World\'s Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

Salary Range : $144,200 - $191,100 USD

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.

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