Production Manager, Creative

Bandit Running is a pioneering technical performance brand committed to creating innovative, high-quality apparel & gear for goal-driven runners. Our mission to “Evolve Running” guides everything we do, always putting the needs of the global running community first. As the fastest-growing brand in the sport, we challenge conventional brand-building norms, prioritizing an extremely high-bar for disruptive excellence across product, experiences & content.

Our vision is to build an enduring, iconic brand that breaks down barriers & inspires greater passion & participation in the sport we love.

The Production Manager is a key member of Bandit’s Creative team, responsible for the day-to-day planning and execution of photo, video, content, and brand productions. You’ll work closely with the Creative team, and cross-functional partners to turn creative concepts into well-organized, well-executed productions. You’ll own the details—from crew and equipment to locations, schedules, travel, catering, call sheets, and on-set logistics—so the creative team can stay focused on the work.

Requirements

• Manage the day-to-day logistics of creative productions across campaigns, product launches, editorial, social content, e-commerce, events, and other brand initiatives.
• Support the Senior Producer in developing production plans, schedules, budgets, and production approaches.
• Independently manage smaller-scale shoots and productions from pre-production through wrap and final delivery.
• Coordinate photographers, directors, stylists, hair and makeup, talent, assistants, crew, vendors, locations, equipment, catering, transportation, and other production needs.
• Source and coordinate freelancers and production partners, maintaining strong relationships with Bandit’s creative network.
• Build and distribute call sheets, production schedules, crew lists, contact sheets, and other production documents.
• Coordinate shoot logistics including location scouting, permits, equipment rentals, travel, accommodations, catering, transportation, and on-site needs.
• Support casting and talent logistics, including schedules, releases, fittings, travel, and day-of coordination.
• Track production budgets, estimates, invoices, purchase orders, and expenses in partnership with the Senior Producer and relevant internal teams.
• Be a key point of contact for vendors and crew before and during productions.
• Attend and help manage shoots on set, troubleshooting issues and keeping production moving.
• Anticipate production needs and potential issues before they become problems.
• Coordinate post-production logistics, including file delivery, selects, retouching, editing, color, and final asset delivery as needed.
• Maintain organized production files, contacts, vendor information, releases, and other documentation.
• Help develop and improve production processes, templates, and systems as Bandit’s creative operation scales.
• Support multiple productions and creative projects simultaneously while maintaining a high level of organization and attention to detail.

What We’re Looking For

• 4+ years of experience in creative production, photo/video production, production coordination, or a related field.
• Experience producing photo and/or video shoots, ideally within fashion, apparel, sport, lifestyle, editorial, or consumer brands.
• Strong understanding of the production process from pre-production through shoot day and post-production.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and an ability to keep track of many moving pieces at once.
• Resourceful problem solver who stays calm and solutions-oriented when things inevitably change.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with creative teams, vendors, talent, and external partners.
• Comfortable managing production budgets, estimates, invoices, and vendor relationships.
• Existing relationships with photographers, crew, freelancers, rental houses, locations, and other production resources in New York and beyond.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel as production schedules require.
• Proficiency with production and project management tools and strong comfort with Google Workspace and spreadsheets.
• Genuine interest in running, sport, fashion, photography, culture, and the world Bandit is building