Pandays Studio, a busy Durban photography studio (school and portrait photography), is hiring an experienced Studio / Operations Manager to run our operations end-to-end - from shoot scheduling through production, proofing, ordering and delivery - and to lead the team that makes it happen.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan and manage the shoot calendar and production workflow (capture, proofing, ordering, print, delivery)
- Lead and coordinate photographers, editors and support staff
- Own client relationships (schools and clients): briefs, timelines, quality and satisfaction
- Manage suppliers and labs, stock and equipment
- Track deadlines, throughput and quality; report to the Director
- Drive systems, efficiency and continuous improvement
Minimum requirements:
- 3+ years in a management / operations / production role (photography, print, creative or a fast-paced service business)
- Proven team leadership and people management
- Strong planning, scheduling and workflow control
- Excellent client and supplier relationship skills
- Computer literate (scheduling tools, spreadsheets, systems)
- Own reliable transport and a valid driver's licence
- Durban-based and able to work flexibly around peak / shoot seasons
- Matric (Grade 12); relevant tertiary qualification advantageous
Advantageous:
- Photography / school-photography / print-industry experience
- Familiarity with photo-production workflow and software
- Experience with production systems / CRM
Remuneration: R12,000 - R15,000 per month, negotiable on experience.
Pay: R12 000,00 - R15 000,00 per month
Work Location: In person
