senior manager, creative operations - Studio Photography & Production at Starbucks Coffee Company

Seattle, Washington, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 May, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Studio Photography, Production Leadership, Post-production Workflow, Adobe Creative Suite, Professional Retouching, Color Correction, Compositing, Lighting, Composition, Camera Systems, Production Calendar Management, Cross-functional Collaboration, AI-assisted Tools, Project Management, Visual Consistency, Problem-solving

Industry

Retail

Description

Now Brewing – senior manager, creative operations - Studio Photography & Production! #tobeapartner From the beginning, Starbucks set out to be a different kind of company. One that not only celebrated coffee and the rich tradition, but that also brought a feeling of connection. We are known for developing extraordinary leaders who share this passion and are guided by their service to others. As a Studio Photographer / Production Senior Manager, Creative Production, you will help lead day‑to‑day operations of Starbucks’ in‑house photo studio, blending hands‑on photography with senior‑level production leadership and post‑production expertise. You will be responsible for executing high‑quality photography, managing high‑volume studio production, and overseeing post‑production workflows to ensure consistent, on‑brand delivery at scale. As a Studio Photographer / Production Senior Manager, you will… · Execute studio photography production – Photograph products in a controlled studio environment using consistent lighting, angles, and workflows to ensure visual consistency. · Lead production operations and workflows – Co‑manage production calendars and shot lists, track progress across shoots and post‑production, and improve efficiency through streamlined workflows. · Own post‑production quality and standards – Perform and oversee professional retouching, compositing, and color correction using Adobe tools to deliver consistent, on‑brand assets. · Partner cross‑functionally – Collaborate with creative, operations, production, marketing, and brand teams to meet brand and usage requirements. · Support innovation and tooling – Test and adopt new tools, including AI‑assisted solutions, to improve photography and post‑production productivity. We’d love to hear from people with: · A college degree or equivalent professional experience in photography, visual arts, communications, or a related field · 6+ years of experience in studio photography and/or post‑production environments, ideally supporting high‑volume or production‑driven work · Strong proficiency in studio photography, including lighting, composition, and camera systems · Advanced working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, with experience in professional retouching, color correction, compositing, and post‑production workflows · Proven ability to manage multiple assets, priorities, and deadlines with a high degree of consistency, accuracy, and attention to detail · Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills in a production environment As a Starbucks partner, you (and your family) will have access to medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance, and other voluntary insurance benefits. Partners have access to short-term and long-term disability, paid parental leave, family expansion reimbursement, paid vacation from date of hire*, sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked), eight paid holidays, and two personal days per year. Starbucks also offers eligible partners participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match, a discounted company stock program (S.I.P.), Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock), incentivized emergency savings, and financial well-being tools. Additionally, Starbucks offers 100%25 upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan, student loan management resources, and access to other educational opportunities. You will also have access to backup care and DACA reimbursement. Starbucks will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, and in accordance with its plans and policies. This list is subject to change depending on collective bargaining in locations where partners have a certified bargaining representative. For additional information regarding partner perks and more detailed information about benefits, go to starbucksbenefits.com. *If you are working in CA, CO, IL, LA, ME, MA, NE, ND or RI, you will accrue vacation up to a maximum of 120 hours (190 in CA) for roles below director and 200 hours (316 in CA) for roles at director or above. For roles in other states, you will be granted vacation time starting at 120 hours annually for roles below director and 200 hours annually for roles director and above. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate will be based on multiple factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge/skills, experience, geographical location, and internal equity. At Starbucks, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range for their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the facts and circumstances of each position and candidate. We believe we do our best work when we're together, which is why we're onsite four days a week. Join us and inspire with every cup. Apply today! Starbucks Coffee Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local ordinances. Starbucks Coffee Company is committed to offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact us at applicantaccommodation@starbucks.com or 1(888) 611-2258.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operations of the in-house photo studio, blending hands-on photography with senior production leadership. Oversee high-volume studio production and post-production workflows to ensure consistent, on-brand visual delivery.