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I’m an expert in the photographic industry, bringing a creative, problem-solving approach alongside a strong focus on delivering high-impact imagery for brand awareness. I’m known for balancing artistic quality with organisational excellence, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a consistent standard. I have experience managing studio operations, production pipelines, resourcing, quality assurance, budgets, and compliance. I lead and motivate teams, recruit and delegate effectively, maintain positive team spirit, and partner with stakeholders to plan and deliver special projects and large-scale shoots.…I’m an expert in the photographic industry, bringing a creative, problem-solving approach alongside a strong focus on delivering high-impact imagery for brand awareness. I’m known for balancing artistic quality with organisational excellence, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a consistent standard. I have experience managing studio operations, production pipelines, resourcing, quality assurance, budgets, and compliance. I lead and motivate teams, recruit and delegate effectively, maintain positive team spirit, and partner with stakeholders to plan and deliver special projects and large-scale shoots.

NICOLE MACFARLANE

Production Manager, Image Editor, Post-Production, +2

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I’m an expert in the photographic industry, bringing a creative, problem-solving approach alongside a strong focus on delivering high-impact imagery for brand awareness. I’m known for balancing artistic quality with organisational excellence, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a consistent standard. I have experience managing studio operations, production pipelines, resourcing, quality assurance, budgets, and compliance. I lead and motivate teams, recruit and delegate effectively, maintain positive team spirit, and partner with stakeholders to plan and deliver special projects and large-scale shoots.…I’m an expert in the photographic industry, bringing a creative, problem-solving approach alongside a strong focus on delivering high-impact imagery for brand awareness. I’m known for balancing artistic quality with organisational excellence, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a consistent standard. I have experience managing studio operations, production pipelines, resourcing, quality assurance, budgets, and compliance. I lead and motivate teams, recruit and delegate effectively, maintain positive team spirit, and partner with stakeholders to plan and deliver special projects and large-scale shoots.

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I’m an expert in the photographic industry, bringing a creative, problem-solving approach alongside a strong focus on delivering high-impact imagery for brand awareness. I’m known for balancing artistic quality with organisational excellence, ensuring work is delivered efficiently and to a consistent standard.

I have experience managing studio operations, production pipelines, resourcing, quality assurance, budgets, and compliance. I lead and motivate teams, recruit and delegate effectively, maintain positive team spirit, and partner with stakeholders to plan and deliver special projects and large-scale shoots.

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Work Experience

Post Production Manager at Joules

April 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023

Image Production Manager at Joules

April 1, 2023 - Present

Plan, manage, and deliver studio output. Manage day-to-day studio workflow and administrative processes, maintain production schedules and resourcing, and oversee quality assurance with daily feedback and monitoring of rejections/recycle phase items. Control studio spend, run reconciliations, lead daily briefings and call sheets, and produce seasonal e-commerce forecasts. Ensure digital assets meet industry standards and correct record-keeping and distribution aligned to license restrictions. Manage bookings and documentation for global talent agencies, oversee license application and compliance for studio activity, and instruct 3rd party suppliers/freelancers to follow the studio style guide. Maintain freelance talent bank and work within legislative/regulatory compliance.

Senior Retoucher at Joules

March 1, 2023 - April 30, 2023

Retoucher at Joules

May 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023

Full creative service / Studio & production work (various clients) at Nora Habbal, L'alingi London, Caia candles, Boujie Home, JH Grooming, CGD London, JL Grooming, Kickfootwear, Petite sportswear

November 1, 2020 - November 30, 2021

Provide full creative services including photography and production support for multiple brands and clients. (Duties include studio running, reporting, budgeting/freelance rate negotiation, ensuring quality and deadlines, stakeholder coordination, process development/critical paths, client partnerships, supplier/service contract and invoicing alignment, staff recruitment and training delegation, risk assessments and compliance, and research into commercial photography and styling trends.)

Studio Manager at Packshot (Selfridges)

March 1, 2015 - May 31, 2022

Manage studio operations and deliver creative and production outcomes. Provide art direction, manage shoot production and logistics, oversee set dressing, and ensure high-quality photography and retouching. Lead client collaboration, manage model contracts/licensing, and administer image library and usage rights. Ensure deadlines are met and issues are preempted using critical paths and processes. Recruit staff, delegate training, and monitor performance. Conduct studio risk assessments and ensure health & safety procedures are followed (including Packshot and DHL). Research commercial photography/content/styling trends and ensure compliance including GDPR and other relevant regulations.

Retoucher at House of Holland

November 1, 2013 - March 31, 2018

Sole retoucher across e-commerce precision and high-profile campaign creativity.

Intern (Retoucher and Studio Assistant) at Green Lens Studios

September 1, 2012 - December 31, 2012

Freelance Photographer at Various

September 1, 2012 - Present

Freelance photography for clients including Donna Ida, Selfridges, TKMaxx, Debiinkorf, Peek and Cloppenburg, Tulchan, Dorothy Perkins, Evans.

Freelance Retoucher at Various

September 1, 2012 - Present

Freelance retouching for clients including French Connection, Orwell and Austen, Absolutely Bear, Selfridges, TKMaxx, Green Lens Studios, Debehamns.

Intern (Picture Library assistant) at Royal Geographical Society (with IBG)