Assistant Creative Producer – OXO

Job Description Join our OXO Team at Helen of Troy as a Assistant Creative Producer and make an immediate impact on our trusted brands.

Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people’s lives everywhere every day.

At OXO, we’re on a quest to make every day better.

For 30 years, we’ve made household tools that delight our customers and exceed their expectations.

When we have an idea, we’re going to make it happen, even if it hasn’t been done before
– especially if it hasn’t been done before.

If you’ve ever thought, ‘there’s got to be a better way to do this,’ then you belong here.

We balance hard work with a thriving office culture; community isn’t just a buzzword at OXO, it’s a way of life.

With a guest speaker series covering topics like service robots and crafting hard-to-write letters, book and bike clubs, volunteering opportunities, summer outings to theme parks, we like coming to work every day, and think you should, too.

This position will be based in New York, NY.

What you will be doing: The Assistant Creative Producer is responsible for assisting with the planning and production of all OXO photo shoots and the management of all existing and new digital assets.

The Assistant Creative Producer reports to the Creative Producer and works collaboratively to ensure that all production and post-production processes are executed accurately and efficiently.

The ideal candidate will have prior experience working on photo shoots, have a clear understanding of set etiquette and terminology, and have experience with storage and management of digital assets.

Will also have outstanding organizational skills, a strong attention to detail, the ability to lead multiple tasks and prioritize them as necessary.

Will be a forward thinker, with the ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently.

Project Management and Production of Imagery Assist the Creative Producer in the planning, production and execution of all OXO photography across packaging, e-commerce, digital marketing, social media, point of purchase, signage, sales collateral Attend all project kick offs and maintain detailed meeting notes Create and populate pre-production books, build shot lists, and present to Creative Producer for review Assist the Creative Producer with photo shoot logistics, call sheet development, vendor communication and the photo retouching schedule Assist the Creative Producer with acquiring estimates and negotiating costs Schedule and attend all pre-production meetings Procure photo ready product samples from product teams, the stockroom and/or warehouse in preparation for each photo shoot Ensure the photo studio, products and props are organized prior to and at the end of each photo shoot Attend all photo shoots, providing real-time support and information to the photographers and stylists, as needed Collaborate with retouching/post-production team to ensure all final assets are processed accurately Lead the uploading of all files to the digital asset management platforms Run and maintain the organization of all photo project folders on the server Reconcile files (crop, re-size, rename, delete dupes, etc,) as needed Intake, vet and evaluate all imagery requests from cross-functional and international teams, working with the Creative Producer to identify priority level and scheduling next steps accordingly Facilitate clear communication with internal and external teams to set expectations for all requests and deliverables Collaborate closely with sales to ensure all assets required for a product launch are available, company-wide Handle all image and contact sheet requests from brand design, sales, marketing and international markets Facilitate and coordinate day-to-day activities in the studio Maintain and update the internal prop library Assist the Creative Producer with any ad hoc requests or special projects Participate in a weekly scheduling meeting with the Project Management team Coordinate with photographer and photo assistant to maintain inventory and replenish supplies as needed Embrace and follow all established photography processes Contribute recommendations to optimize efficiencies Maintain a leadership mindset in all interactions and collaborations Demonstrate strong prioritization skills, including the ability to juggle multiple responsibilities with conflicting deadlines Maintain a positive attitude with the understanding that clear, concise, timely communication is of the utmost importance in building working relationships Demonstrate the capacity to identify potential and/or existing problems or risks, and propose creative, forward-thinking solutions Skills needed to be successful in this role: Familiarity with project management software tools (Basecamp, Smartsheets, etc) Minimum Qualifications: 4 years college at an accredited institution 1 years working experience with a strong understanding of photography and photo production Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Office 365, Google Apps Experience with Capture One a plus Experience using a Mac platform and knowledge of image archiving and digital file formats Knowledge of Microsoft PPT, Word, Excel Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis Wondering if you should apply?

Helen of Troy welcomes people as diverse as our brands.

Have the confidence to come as who you are because your point of view, skillset, and experience will make us stronger.

If you’re eager to share new ideas and try new things, we want to hear from you.