Our magic happens in Princeton, positioning us between Philly and NYC. We know when you hear Princeton you immediately think healthcare or pharma, but that’s not us. We service clients across a variety of industries, and you’ll have the chance to do some really cool work here. 

We focus on a healthy work-life balance, so you won’t be here all night. There are no crammed spaces or fluorescent tubes, only open space and plenty of natural light. 

You can do great creative work without having to be in a big city. At Ripen, you’re empowered to do what you do best and have a great time doing it.

We're Growing

Great work doesn’t magically appear. It’s the product of people coming together from all walks of life with different skillsets, backgrounds and personalities. It’s from people who create and collaborate while letting their personality shine. Great work doesn’t walk through the door Monday morning ready for the next challenge. Our people do.

That’s why we’re always looking for people who are serious about their work and silly about everything else. We love hiring nutballs and interesting guys and gals that bring drive and digital experience and a unique personality.

The Studio Production Manager role will work closely with our creative director, photographers, project coordinators, designers, stylists and the rest of the studio team to ensure production requirements are met and the highest possible quality standards are adhered to.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee workflow and development of photos and videos from inception through final delivery with in-house creative content studio

• Lead production through all phases, ensuring projects are produced on time, within budget, and to the highest levels of creative excellence consistent with company’s brand standards

• Manage and oversee photography and video pre-production planning, on-site production activities, and post-production with in-house teams, external vendors, and crews on location

• Manage all aspects of a shoot from scheduling to shot lists to resource scheduling 

• Track expenses and stay within production budgets

• Create/manage a strong pool of freelance photographers, retouchers, stylists

Additional Responsibilities:

• Oversee all project requirements from client to creative and content production

• Coordinate kick-off calls with client for each individual project

• Communicates with clients and the studio team and resolves any problems/concerns that may arise

• Maintain and improve scheduling, processes and procedures

• Is on-set when necessary to evaluate work-flow, creative guidelines and potential problems

• Analyzes budgets and cost reports

• May be tasked with travel as required if project scope requires it

Qualifications/Skills:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a studio or agency environment, in which at least 1 year of management experience is required

• Bachelor’s degree required in a photo/video/design/marketing/public relations related discipline: such as graphic design, marketing communication, interaction design

• On set problem solving ability

• Creative and strategic conceptual ability a major plus

• Solid concept creation and shotlist creation another major plus

• Excellent time management, planning and organization skills

• Good understanding of photo, video, retouching, and digital production processes

• Excellent organizational skills, and outstanding project and time management skills

• Organized and with great attention to detail

• Ability to handle multiple projects at once

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

Software Skills

• Microsoft Office and G-Suite

• Project Management Tools (Jira experience preferred)

Perfect fit? If so, please provide the following

• Resume

• Salary Expectations

*For COVID safety precautions, we will also be adhering to social distancing guidelines within the studio space*

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.