Job Title: Project Manager, Sample Operation
Location: San Francisco CA 94107
Duration: 3+ Months Contract

Job Description:

The Project Manager, Sample Operations is a contract role that supports the day-to-day production of eCommerce product photography. This person keeps shoots running on schedule, makes sure the right products are photographed at the right time, and connects teams so nothing falls through the cracks. They are comfortable managing a high volume of moving parts, solving problems quickly, and communicating clearly across teams with different priorities.

Key Responsibilities:

Managing the photo production pipeline.
Oversee the daily flow of product photography from sample arrival through final shot delivery, keeping everything on track and on schedule.
Plan and schedule photo shoots in partnership with Production and Creative teams, making sure products, talent, and resources are ready to go.
Organize and prioritize which products get photographed and when, based on business needs.
Manage reshoots and image correction requests, making sure issues are resolved quickly and escalated when needed.
Maintain and update the internal guide that outlines how different products should be photographed.
Keep stakeholders informed on shoot status, flag roadblocks early, and drive resolutions before they cause delays.

Working across teams:
Serve as the main point of contact between the photo team and partners in merchandising, digital, marketing, and post production.
Make sure finished images are delivered to the right teams on time and meet quality standards.
Help align day-to-day photo priorities with broader business and marketing goals.
Coordinate across the tools and systems used to track photos and manage production (e.g., project management and asset tracking software).

Tracking and Imporving Workflows:
Maintain production reports and tracking tools to give teams visibility into where things stand.
Oversee the process for getting product images live on the website, making sure assets are accurate and published on time.
Spot inefficiencies in current workflows and bring forward ideas to improve how work gets done.
Support seasonal planning and help the team prepare for high-volume periods.

Qualification/Experience
4+ years of experience in photo production, project coordination, or eCommerce operations.
Experience managing studio or on-figure photography workflows.
Background working with creative, marketing, or retail teams.

Skills & Strengths
Familiarity with product photography, studio production, or eCommerce content operations.
Comfortable working in project management and asset tracking tools.
Clear communicator who can work effectively with creative, business, and operational teams.
Highly organized with strong attention to detail, especially in fast-moving, high-volume environments.
Proactive problem-solver who takes ownership and follows through.

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position's pay range is $50.97/hr - $54.37/hr.