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Intro to Le Labo

Le Labo fragrances was born in Grasse (France), raised in New York (USA) and offers artisanal genderless scented creations (fine perfumery, home fragrance as well as formulas for body, hair, and face). Le Labo stands for "the lab" in French: Each of our boutique’s function like an open laboratory designed as an entertainment park for the senses where people can take the time to smell and touch raw ingredients to awaken their olfactory system and trigger emotions. We freshly hand-blend our fragrances on site, to the order and each label is personalized with the date and place of the formulation as well as a message chosen by our client. Creating soulful Beauty with Care through our craft of slow perfumery is the heartbeat of our company. We work with a community of craftspeople who shape our world: the flower harvesters, the local family farms, the candle hand-pourers, the reclaimed wood artisans, the lab technicians etc.

Joining Le Labo means joining a scented Revolution initiated more than 15 years ago as the antidote to mainstream fragrances and conventional marketing approaches. Being able to nurture our "small" roots and artisanal ethos while scaling our actions to become "big" and reach more people is our current balancing act for which we need support. Check out our manifesto online if you are intrigued, and please only engage if you truly connect with it.

Job Summary

Le Labo is seeking a talented Producer/Manager of Production to join the Le Labo Global Creative team.

The Global Production Manager supports local and remote creative production by managing end-to-end production projects for all launches and creative assets. This role will develop and maintain production shoot schedules, oversee project development from inception to completion by being the connector between the creative department, internal teams, and external partners. In addition, this manager will maintain a strong knowledge of Le Labo, with close attention to the aesthetic, clients, creations/formulas, and ecosystem environment. The Manager will work hand and hand with our in-house Production team, Design team, Director of Creative Operations, and interface regularly with the Creative Director/Brand President.

Opportunities to flex into post production management and/or content capture would be considered.

This role is based in our Williamsburg, Brooklyn office.

Overview

+ Manage Production on all video/still asset shoots including:

+ Create, maintain, and manage photoshoot and video calendar and schedules; distribute schedules to creative partners to make sure everyone is on track. Develop detailed shot lists to provide context to internal creative team as well as production crew.

+ Partner with designers, creative operations, and product development to ensure we have all comps, props & materials needed for shoots. Manage ingredient sourcing.

+ Conduct photo research and produce creative briefs for all projects that support the Creative Director’s vision. Lead brief reviews with the Creative Director for revisions and final approvals.

+ Manage production budget and monitor all expenses. Track vendor estimates, obtain estimate approval, and make sure vendors are in the system and paid on time. Fiscally responsible and resourceful in finding alternative ways to reduce costs.

+ Create and negotiate contracts, model releases, rates, and renewals of usage rights.

+ Oversee all casting needs in partnership with Production Associate, secure talent.

+ Source and hire freelance production help (grip, stylists, etc.) as needed.

+ Manage all shoot logistics: plan, execute, and attend all shoots, to ensure we are on schedule and capturing everything that was briefed. Assist art director, anticipate needs, and maintain a safe environment. Act as a representative of Le Labo while on location.

+ Manage vendors to ensure files are delivered on time. Communicate with vendors to obtain timely and accurate files. Ensure that all files are on the server; naming configurations are correct and on the DAM.

+ Create an archive of executed contracts for talent and creative partners.

+ Organize meetings with our external production partners; set agenda/keep minutes/distribute recaps/determine action points.

+ Meet weekly with the Director, Creative Ops to provide a status of the shoot calendar, discuss priorities/challenges and updates on all projects in post-production.

+ Research and stay current with new talent (photographers, videographers, editors, retouchers, etc.) to make recommendations to the Creative Director.

+ Become a brand ambassador for Le Labo's creative aesthetic to successfully brief new partners on our look and feel. Understand what is "on brand" and be able to make decisions based on the Creative Director's vision.

+ Kickstart initial conversations and introductory meetings with potential new photographers to service our international markets.

+ Nurture and maintain strong relationships with outside agencies and vendors to keep up to date on new talent and trends within the industry.

+ Collaborate with internal partners (marketing, product developments, education, etc.) to understand their needs and build strong client/agency relationships.

+ Work closely with the project managers to ensure all jobs are in Wrike and are on track for delivery.

+ Produce special projects and work to spearhead new initiatives to fine tune the in-house creative production process.

Potential Flex Responsibilities:

+ Additional consideration will be given to candidates who have skill sets in either post production management or photo/video capture to support our in-house teams as needed:

+ Manage Post-Production on video/still assets. Create a project management system to track all retouching and editing.

+ Experience with capturing photo or video for product, lifestyle, interiors content, to modulate our existing in-house capabilities.

Champion and Steward Le Labo Values

+ Commit to broader responsibility & accountability for sustainability, diversity & inclusion while staying true to the Le Labo mission.

+ Demonstrate kindness and respect, empathy, inclusion, and humility, and ensure these are at the core of all interactions.

+ Embody the values of the manifesto through our actions, and drive accountability for contributing to the growing internal culture of Le Labo.

+ Create value and positive impact across all elements of our Brand, operations, teams, partners, and the broader world.

+ Exude passion for Le Labo and deeply appreciate, understand the Brand DNA.

Qualifications & Skills

+ Bachelor’s Degree Preferred.

+ 5-7+ years of related experience with strong production background.

+ Strong ability to successfully communicate design direction and strategy.

+ Must have impecable interpersonal skills and be able to work with a range of disciplines and levels (marketing, creative, production, etc.).

+ Excellent communication skills with the ability to build and maintain good rapport with internal teams as well as external vendors, and handle situations with confidence, tact, and resourcefulness.

+ Pro-active attitude and ability to self-manage and work under pressure with tight deadlines.

+ Strong ability to work in an extremely agile way, prioritizing and working alongside the needs of the team; enjoys a fast pace and embraces change.

+ Seasoned troubleshooter who can solve problems quickly under pressure.

+ Be a motivated, self-starter, with the ability to work both independently as well as collaboratively with a team-player mindset; exemplifies the challenger spirit.

+ Excellent ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines.

+ Experience with Adobe Creative Suite.

+ Some travel is required.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected].