Freelance - Junior Photo Producer - New York

Job Title: Freelance Junior Photo Producer – Luxury Fashion & Beauty Photography
Company: Slate Studios
Location: New York, NY (On-Site / Project-Based)

About Us Slate Studios is a dynamic and rapidly growing content production company headquartered in New York City. We specialize in creating visually captivating content for clients across luxury fashion, beauty, advertising, lifestyle, and entertainment industries. We're seeking a Freelance Junior Photo Producer to support our high-end productions on a project-by-project basis.

Position Summary As a Freelance Junior Photo Producer at Slate Studios, you will help coordinate and execute premium photo shoots for our fashion and beauty clients. You'll work alongside senior producers, creative directors, photographers, and stylists to ensure that each project runs smoothly from pre-production through post. This role is ideal for someone passionate about luxury visuals, with excellent organizational skills and production experience in a fast-paced creative setting.

Key Responsibilities Project Coordination

• Assist in organizing photo shoots, timelines, call sheets, and team coordination
• Work closely with photographers, stylists, HMU artists, and talent to align production logistics

Logistics Management

• Coordinate bookings for locations, gear, catering, permits, and transportation
• Help manage crew schedules, equipment rentals, and travel if required

Client Liaison

• Serve as a support contact for clients during production
• Ensure production details reflect client expectations and creative briefs

Budget Assistance

• Track project expenses and support the team in staying within scope

On-Site Support

• Provide hands-on help during shoots to ensure production stays on schedule and within quality standards

Post-Production Coordination

• Work with post teams to facilitate image delivery, asset organization, and file archiving

Administrative Support

• Maintain accurate records including contracts, receipts, and production notes

Trend Monitoring

• Stay informed on the latest fashion and beauty production trends to bring fresh ideas to shoots

Requirements Location

• Based in New York, NY with availability for on-site freelance projects

Experience

• Degree in Photography, Production, Communications, Fashion, or related field preferred
• Previous experience in production coordination or assistant roles within fashion/beauty

Skills

• Strong organizational, multitasking, and time management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Proficiency with project management tools and Google Workspace
• Basic knowledge of production workflows, equipment, and creative terminology
• Comfortable working under pressure and adapting to changing shoot needs

Personal Attributes

• Attention to detail and commitment to excellence
• Proactive, positive, and collaborative
• Problem-solver with a resourceful and flexible mindset

Bonus Qualifications

• Experience managing budgets or handling receipts/invoices
• Event coordination background a plus
• Familiarity with luxury aesthetics and storytelling standards

Compensation Project-Based: Competitive compensation per project, based on experience and scope.

Benefits

• Work on high-profile fashion and beauty campaigns
• Flexible freelance schedule with potential for repeat collaborations
• Exposure to top-tier clients and creative teams

How to Apply To apply, please submit:

• Your resume
• A short cover letter explaining your interest in this freelance role
• A portfolio or samples of relevant work or projects

Note: We are not accepting email applications at this time.