Apple - Photography Post Producer

Photographer is needed in Sunnyvale, United States.

Client: Apple

Location: Sunnyvale, CA

Contract: undefined

Job Description

Imagine what you could do here! The people at Apple don’t just create products - they build the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. The WW Apple Retail Engagement, Marketing & Merchandising (REMM) team is responsible for delivering programs, campaigns, initiatives, and experiences that help Apple Retail’s customers and teams discover, learn about, and engage with Apple’s products and services. The REMM Creative Production Group is seeking an exceptional Photography Post Producer to manage and optimize the retouching pipeline, acting as the central hub for all requests from intake to asset delivery. The ideal candidate is flexible, self-motivated, collaborative, and a problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Act as the central hub for all retouching requests, managing project intake, asset handoffs, scheduling, and deliveries.
• Design, implement, and refine the end-to-end retouching pipeline to increase efficiency, transparency, and scalability.
• Proactively identify bottlenecks in the workflow and drive solutions using new tools or process improvements.
• Develop and drive automations to enhance efficiency and consistency of imagery.
• Build and maintain relationships with photographers, external retouching artists, creative teams, and production partners.
• Clearly communicate project status, potential risks, and dependencies to all stakeholders.
• Act as the key point of contact between the REMM studio and external vendors.

Preferred Qualifications

• Successful track record in designing and implementing production workflows and processes.
• Strong experience managing external vendors with a focus on sourcing, negotiation, and quality control.
• Exceptional organizational skills and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
• Proficient in making quick, quality decisions to maintain project momentum.
• Effective collaboration skills with cross-functional partners.
• Proactive problem solver with excellent soft skills.
• Experience in a creative agency or in-house brand is preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years as a photography post producer within a brand studio or post-production house.
• Experience in producing complex photography projects from intake through final delivery.
• Experience in managing freelance production support, including budget management from estimates to invoicing.

Company Commitment

Apple is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant.