Join a fast-moving eCommerce content operation as a Project Manager supporting sample operations and product photography workflows. This onsite contract role in California keeps studio production organized, helps deliver high-quality imagery on time, and partners closely with creative, merchandising, digital, marketing, and post-production teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day flow of product photography from sample arrival through final image delivery.
• Plan and coordinate photo shoots with production and creative partners so products, talent, and resources are ready when needed.
• Prioritize items for photography based on business needs and changing timelines.
• Track and resolve reshoots and image correction requests, escalating issues when necessary.
• Maintain internal photography guidelines that support consistent product presentation.
• Keep stakeholders informed on shoot progress, potential blockers, and resolution paths.
• Serve as a key point of contact between the photo team and cross-functional partners across merchandising, digital, marketing, and post production.
• Help ensure finished assets are delivered accurately and on schedule to the right teams.
• Support workflows that move product images live on the website and help maintain image accuracy.
• Update production reports and tracking tools to provide visibility into work status.
• Identify workflow gaps and contribute ideas to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Support seasonal planning and preparation for high-volume production periods.

Skills

• 4+ years of experience in photo production, project coordination, or eCommerce operations.
• Experience managing studio or on-figure photography workflows.
• Familiarity with product photography, studio production, or eCommerce content operations.
• Strong project management and asset tracking skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail in a high-volume environment.
• Clear communication skills with the ability to work across creative, operational, and business teams.
• Ability to solve problems proactively and follow through on complex tasks.

Preferred Skills

• Experience working with creative, marketing, or retail teams.
• Comfort using tools and systems that support project management and asset tracking.
• Experience helping improve workflows and reporting processes.
• Ability to manage competing priorities while keeping work moving forward.
• Experience supporting seasonal planning or high-volume production schedules.

Horizontal is committed to building inclusive workplaces where different perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds are valued. We welcome candidates who share a collaborative mindset and a commitment to equity, respect, and belonging.

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