Can You Believe It?! it's a Freelance job

We are looking for an experienced, proactive and organized Creative Producer to manage the pre-production and the production of Hedley & Bennett’s major photo/video campaigns in 2023. This role involves two sides — Creative: Taking big idea creative direction/key shots and bringing it to life with more specific moodboards, models, the right on-brand vendors (production design , food styling, model casting, styling - props, wardrobe etc.) Logistical: Managing a budget, schedules, vendors, contracts, and run of show day of shoot — partnering closely with the Content & Creative Strategy Director and other creative stakeholders, and working with various cross-functional teams to ensure the smooth and timely execution of the shoot day.

A snapshot of an assigned project:
Pre-Production
- Manage communication, timelines, budgets, check-ins/meetings associated with shoot
- Work closely with the Content Director and cross-functional stakeholders to develop a creative shoot plan, specific moodboards, styling, production design and comprehensive shot list
- Manage the sourcing and hiring of vendors including photographers, production designers, stylists, models, HMU, locations, catering etc. as needed
- Manage contracts and talent releases
- Create a shot list and run of show plan for day of shoot, including detailed flow of shots per minute
- Coordinate and send call sheets
Production
- Oversee day of shoot, ensuring all necessary elements are going according to plan, including shotlist verification
- Assist in on set styling, from propping to food to wardrobe. Prep models, ensuring a steady flow of right people/products to set
- Oversee timeline, communication, shot list integrity, studio, crew, talent, catering and talent
- Ensure selects are made throughout day by creative stakeholders and that they are ready to be passed to Content Director for post-production when day is wrapped.