Pre-Production CoordinatorHybrid

Title: Pre-Production Coordinator 

Location: Los Angeles, CA

Duration: 2 months contract

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Nike ICON Studios provides compelling product imagery that elevates the Nike brand vision. Our ICON Studio in Culver City is seeking a Pre-Production Coordinator to support the execution of premium, accurate and on-time product image creation from line plan through to retail and ecommerce. You will be collaborating cross-departmentally with Planning/Ordering, Product Logistics, Styling, Creative, Production, Photography, and Post Production teams to support the timely photo and video production through completion. Qualified candidates will be highly detail-oriented, exceptionally well organized, collaborative, have a positive attitude, take initiative, be a problem-solver and have excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the product image creation process; from line plan management, preseason forecasting, to delivery and ultimately post-season recapping
• Assist in the photo production process through cross collaboration with Inbound/Outbound, Production and Post Production teams
• Use IT systems to evaluate performance, coordinate and plan production for product photography
• Track product throughout all stages of the photo production process using inventory and asset management systems
• Lead various digital workflows to support studio teams
• Monitor progress, identify and preemptively solve bottlenecks and other challenges to ensure merchandise is continually flowing in order to meet seasonal readiness
• Extract, compile, audit and deliver data for reporting purposes
• Partner with production partners to ensure timely delivery of work based on established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) timelines
• Develop and document Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reducing training time, improve comprehension, and ensure compliance
• Continually improve and develop business performance and process flows
• Proactively identify, communicate, and solve any issues that arise throughout the production process
• Other duties as assigned

WHAT YOU BRING

Qualifications / Experience

• 2+ years Ecommerce Photo Studio experience; successfully delivering results in a project management/production capacity
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Art, or related field
• Strong collaborative skills with the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Computer savvy with advanced Microsoft Office Excel skills
• Skilled in data analytics with the ability to drive clarity in information.
• Excellent presentation, oral and written communication skills
• Flexible and able to work as needed, including the occasional weekend, to meet peak demands in a fast-paced environment
• Enthusiastic, positive energy and able to work well under pressure
• Detail-oriented team player
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to an ever-changing environment
• A positive attitude to continued learning