About the FRONT ROW Group:
At Front Row, we partner with leading brands to accelerate their ecommerce growth. We leverage our capabilities and proprietary technology to design, market, distribute and accelerate brands on a global scale.
We’re continually cultivating functional areas of expertise and retaining the highest calibre of talent — while sharing knowledge and data, creating efficiencies, and looking at every aspect of our client’s business from a 360 perspective.
We work effectively to give every client the hands-on support, niche knowledge, and first-access they need to win in the world’s most competitive commerce markets and make each of our six capabilities the first to act on the next big things.
We live for the exchange of energy between brands and audiences, you should too, and we’ve made it our mission to expand every brand’s market share and heart share. Because we believe every transaction has the potential to be transformational.
About the team this role lives within:
At the intersection of strategy and aesthetics, we partner with visionary founders and teams to create category-defining brands that foster real connections. Our approach goes beyond the obvious, leveraging a diverse collective of creatives to bring fresh, varied perspectives to the art and science of branding. Through emotional narratives, captivating brand identities, holistic design, and immersive retail experiences, we drive meaningful change in an ever-evolving world.
With a broad view of the digital landscape, we are uniquely positioned to expand and elevate our clients' online presence. From performance and social marketing to influencer and CRM strategies, we ensure consistency across every touchpoint. Leading with instinct and validating with data, we challenge assumptions, seek clarity, and redefine the role of brands in the global marketplace—adding value for all.
Our San Diego office has its own 5,000 square foot studio for shoots, which is a key part of our client offering, developing ongoing social content, email marketing assets, social and streaming ads, photography and video for everything from evergreen messages to product launches.
Job Overview:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Creative Producer to join our team. The ideal candidate will lead the production of creative projects for clients in the beauty industry. Typical deliverables from these campaigns will include on-figure stills, still-life photography, video content for social media, social ads, websites, banners, out-of-home (OOH), and streaming ads. This role is pivotal in managing the end-to-end production process, ensuring all projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest creative standards.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Lead Creative Production: Oversee and manage all aspects of creative production, from concept to delivery, across multiple channels and formats, including stills, video, social content, digital ads, and more.
- Project Management: Develop, implement, and maintain project schedules, timelines, and production calendars to ensure all projects are delivered on time and within budget.
- Client Management: Prepare agendas, lead calls and coordinate follow ups with clients. This role is client facing.
- Budget Management: Prepare, manage, and track project budgets, including negotiating rates with external vendors, freelancers, and production partners.
- Internal Workflow Coordination: Collaborate closely with internal teams (creative, strategy, accounts) to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables. Responsible for setting up and leading internal meetings to help projects track.
- Creative Oversight: Work with creative directors, photographers, videographers, and other creative talent to ensure all work aligns with brand standards and client expectations.
- Vendor Management: Source, negotiate, and manage relationships with external vendors, production companies, and freelance talent.
- Quality Assurance: Oversee quality control processes to ensure all deliverables meet creative and technical standards.
- Cross-Department Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison between creative, client, and account teams to facilitate smooth communication and workflow.
- Problem Solving: Quickly identify and address any issues or roadblocks that arise during production to keep projects on track.
- Reporting: Prepare and present regular status updates and production reports to senior management and stakeholders.
Expectations:
- Creative Leadership: Demonstrate strong creative vision and the ability to inspire and lead teams to produce innovative, on-brand content.
- Attention to Detail: Maintain a meticulous approach to project management and quality control, ensuring every aspect of the production process is executed flawlessly.
- Proactive Problem Solving: Anticipate challenges and proactively develop solutions to keep projects moving forward.
- Collaboration: Foster a positive, collaborative work environment that encourages open communication and cross-functional teamwork.
- Adaptability: Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities, managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Communication: Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey pro
- Experience: Minimum 5-7 years of experience in creative production, preferably within an agency or beauty industry setting.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Film, Media, Production, Communications, or a related field.
- Expertise in Production: Strong understanding of creative production processes, including stills, photography, video production, and digital content creation.
- Project Management Skills: Proven track record of managing complex projects, with experience in budget management, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with production tools and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, project management software).
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of current beauty trends and a passion for the beauty industry.
- Vendor Relations: Experience sourcing and managing relationships with vendors, production companies, and freelance talent.
- Creative Problem-Solving: Strong problem-solving skills with a creative mindset and the ability to think on your feet.
- Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational skills with a strong attention to detail.
- Team Player: Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- What We Offer:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and career advancement.
- A dynamic, collaborative, and creative work environment.
- Access to industry-leading resources and training.
- 20 PTO days (prorated based upon start date) & 7 sick days per annual year
- Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Benefits
- 401K
- Hybrid working schedule, primarily in-studio w/in-office perks
MUST be located in San Diego
SALARY RANGE - $70,000 - $90,000