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Industrial Color Photography Locations Equipment Director in Culver City, California
Smashbox is known throughout the industry as a hub for world-class photographers and directors to shoot important content for major magazines, ad campaigns, music & entertainment projects and brand visuals. We are looking for a Location Equipment Director to join our dynamic team. This position oversees Smashbox’s Location department and its team while reporting to the Studio Director.
Responsibilities
Manage the Location Equipment department; inventory, fleet, staff, sales, customer service etc -all aspects of the department’s business per company goals and up to the standards of our high end clientele
Maintain organization, presentation, and functionality of the photo/ video equipment inventory, vehicle fleet and department overall
Manage repairs and repair vendors to minimize inventory and fleet downtime
Maintain inventory of all necessary expendables, parts and supplies
Train and manage staff on all testing, packing & maintaining equipment, job workflow and customer service
Respond to all client inquiries, prepare estimates, consult on technical options and production logistics, negotiate budgets
Source additional equipment as necessary, coordinate with sub-vendors -maintaining strong working relationships with our support network
Inspect and pack / unpack equipment for outgoing / incoming jobs with concern for presentation and client service
Troubleshoot equipment and support clients in real time over the course of their jobs
Coordinate with other departments to support specific jobs
Collaborate with the larger company on marketing, cross-selling, inter-co communication etc
Track and approve all related expenses on behalf of your department and team while working with a monthly budget
Close and approve all client invoicing upon job completion
Maintain a client network and generate sales focusing on a monthly revenue budget
Skills & Competencies
Hands on leadership, team coaching, strong communication
Presentation, attention to detail, focus on hi-touch client service
Adaptability, enthusiasm, dedication
Effective time management, task prioritization
Requirements
Extensive photo/video equipment knowledge a MUST, including digital and computer equipment
Working knowledge of the commercial photography/video industry
Prior team management experience with at least 2 years prior experience in a similar role
Customer service experience and focus
Experience with inventory tracking software
Drivers' License with clean driving record & familiarity with cargo vans, sprinters, cube trucks etc
Vehicle repair experience and familiarity with 3rd party vehicle repair vendors
Experience and willingness to work in a 24/7 Environment
Experience working in a fast-paced, highly organized environment
Physical condition necessary for warehouse operations; lifting 50 -100lbs
Mac OS, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word), G-Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides)
Benefits
The base salary for this position is $75,000.00-90,000.00. These numbers represent the low and high end of our salary range for this position. Salaries will vary depending on various factors which include but are not limited to location, education, skills, experience and performance. The range listed is just one component of our total compensation package for employees.
We offer a competitive benefits package including major medical, dental and vision insurance, FSA, HSA, and employee discounts as well as PTO.
Smashbox Studios is a premier photo and film studio in Brooklyn and Los Angeles that regularly hosts photo shoots, film shoots and events for photographers, producers, and celebrities. Davis and Dean Factor, great-grandsons of Hollywood cosmetics legend Max Factor, founded Smashbox Studios in 1990. The enterprise expanded to include a photo studio, modeling agency, and production company. Born out of the Studio, Smashbox Cosmetics launched in 1996.
Our headquarters is based in Tribeca, NY, with offices in Los Angeles and studios in Brooklyn and Los Angeles. Our clients include Amazon, Apple, Christie’s, Disney, L'Oreal, LVMH, Mercedes, Michael Kors, Nike, Puma, Rivian, Tiffany & Co, Tumi, Rivian, Warner Brothers Discovery....