Senior Studio Production Manager (Dubai)
24 hours ago
Madrid
Senior Studio Production Manager Location: Dubai, UAE Employment Type: Full-time Please note that this is an international search, so a relocation package will be provided About the Role We are looking for a Senior Studio Production Manager to lead the end-to-end operations of a large-scale content production studio supporting multiple retail brands and product categories, including Fashion, Baby & Kids, and Home. This person will oversee Photography, Retouching, and Studio Operations teams, ensuring high-quality content is delivered efficiently and within agreed timelines. A major focus of the role will also be introducing AI-enabled production workflows and developing scalable processes for content creation. Key Responsibilities Studio Operations • Oversee day-to-day studio operations across Photography, Retouching, and Studio Operations., • Manage production schedules, resources, capacity, and workflow allocation., • Lead and develop a large, multidisciplinary studio team., • Maintain high standards across studio infrastructure, equipment, and content management systems., • Ensure operational issues and production bottlenecks are identified and resolved quickly. Content Production and Quality • Manage the complete production journey from product intake through to final content delivery., • Ensure turnaround times and production SLAs are consistently achieved., • Maintain consistent creative and technical quality across multiple categories and brands., • Establish effective quality-control processes to reduce errors and rework., • Ensure all imagery follows the relevant brand and e-commerce guidelines. Process and Cost Optimisation • Identify opportunities to improve studio productivity, capacity, and overall output., • Develop scalable workflows that reduce cost per product without compromising quality., • Create and manage production budgets, resource plans, and operational forecasts., • Monitor studio performance through clear dashboards, KPIs, and reporting., • Work closely with Styling, Cataloguing, Merchandising, Content, and other business teams. AI-Enabled Content Production • Develop AI-supported workflows, templates, and production guidelines., • Identify product categories that can transition from traditional production to AI-enabled content creation., • Partner with Technology teams to implement systems supporting AI-driven production., • Evaluate developments in generative AI, virtual photography, automated retouching, and image enhancement., • Build repeatable AI processes that can be scaled across different brands and categories. Leadership and Stakeholder Management • Lead, coach, and develop creative and operational teams., • Partner with senior stakeholders to align studio priorities with wider business goals., • Present studio performance, operational plans, and transformation roadmaps to leadership., • Build strong working relationships across creative, commercial, content, and technology functions. Requirements • 8–12 years of experience in studio production management, ideally within multi-category retail or e-commerce., • Experience managing large teams across photography, retouching, and studio operations., • Proven experience working in a high-volume, high-SKU e-commerce environment., • Strong technical understanding of photography, including lighting, equipment, and studio setup and maintenance., • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Capture One., • Experience building, scaling, or improving large production studios and content management systems., • Strong understanding of production workflows, quality control, turnaround times, and SLAs., • Experience managing production budgets, costs, capacity, and resource planning., • Demonstrated success in improving efficiency and reducing production costs., • Strong project management, stakeholder management, and presentation skills., • Knowledge of AI tools and trends relevant to commercial content production. Preferred Experience • Experience introducing AI-powered content production tools or workflows., • Exposure to generative AI, virtual photography, AI image enhancement, or automated retouching., • Experience supporting multiple retail brands or product categories simultaneously., • Previous involvement in studio transformation or large-scale operational improvement projects.