Job Description

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) is a global leader in the design, marketing and distribution of premium lifestyle products in five categories: apparel, accessories, home, fragrances, and hospitality. For more than 50 years, Ralph Lauren's reputation and distinctive image have been consistently developed across an expanding number of products, brands and international markets. The Company's brand names, which include Ralph Lauren, Ralph Lauren Collection, Ralph Lauren Purple Label, Polo Ralph Lauren, Double RL, Lauren Ralph Lauren, Polo Ralph Lauren Children, Chaps, and Club Monaco, among others, constitute one of the world's most widely recognized families of consumer brands.

Position Overview

Freelance Manager, Advertising & Social Photo/ Video Producer, is involved in all facets of producing high quality shoots for multiple brands within Ralph Lauren Advertising. This position is responsible for production management/planning of a shoot, and acts as the lead field producer and in-house Art Buyer. Candidate must be proficient in video first production and work within a range of production environments from low touch mobile video to multi-camera content capture. Extensive knowledge of all social platforms, creative opportunities/framework per platform, and image and video requirements a must. Candidate who owns camera equipment with Shooting and Editing experience a plus. Candidate must also be proficient in photography workflows and oversee/support all photographers, art directors, retouchers and other tech crew members in the field. This position is responsible for both administrative and production work.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

* Work directly with social strategy, creative & events teams to coordinate all details related to social shoots.
* Work directly with creative ops as well as creative/art directors, set design, stylists and account managers on the development and execution of advertising shoots.
* Manage production end to end - planning, shoot, post-production
* Present realistic solutions to execute creative vision within budget.
* Negotiate rates and book photographers, models, hair and make-up artists, tailors, animal talent, locations, fit models, photo studios, caterers, production assistants, and video crews.
* Coordinate and secure all travel arrangements, insurance, and permits
* Generate shoot estimates, booking confirmations, digital guidelines, and call sheets.
* Manage/support the actual on set production depending on the project
* Negotiate usage fees with agents
* Reconcile all shoot related billing and expenses

Experience, Skills & Knowledge

* College degree
* Experience in shoot production necessary
* Experience within the fashion industry is a plus
* Highly detail oriented
* Strong negotiation and budget management skills
* Excellent communication and organizational skills
* Experience multi-tasking / juggling multiple projects simultaneously, across multiple channels in a fast paced environment
* Ability to work independently
* Must work well under pressure
* Willing to travel
* Strong and confident presence, cool under pressure

* Team player, willing to take on all levels of responsibility
* Strategic thinker, able to translate business objectives into project planning
* Be comfortable with ambiguity and suggesting bold new ideas to improve operations
* Customer oriented, diplomatic, and able to deftly balance business, creative and tech perspectives
* Creative, innovative thinker with a solution-oriented approach and ability to identify opportunities and efficiencies
* Collaborative, motivated, and energetic with ability to motivate teams to produce quality work on time and within budget
* Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project management software; ability to learn additional systems quickly