Senior Studio Production Manager (Dubai)
21 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.
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