Creative Production and Studio Director

Artists shape culture. They spark conversation, create connection, and bring beauty into the world. Minted is where they come together to reach further. Our online marketplace empowers a thriving community of independent artists to sell and scale their work. We nurture self-expression, cultivate community, and bring the best in visual art to a global audience. 

We’re building a new way to discover the world’s best creative talent.. We’re here for the emerging talent ready to take off, the local favorites ready to grow, and the established artists ready to dream bigger. 

At Minted, our people don’t just believe in the power of art–we live it. We have our finger on the pulse of what’s new and now. We’re obsessed with great design, art, and interiors. We’re in galleries, at fairs, and constantly finding inspiration online. We seek undiscovered talent that deserves to stand up and stand out. We connect with artists that have something to say, and we collaborate to amplify their work. 

We recognize the challenges independent artists face, and we leverage our resources to level the playing field and create a platform that gives artists the freedom to develop their craft and grow their business. 

The Role: 

The Creative Production and Studio Director is responsible for managing Minted’s internal production studio and facilitating all internal Minted workstreams that bring best-in-class photography and video to life. This position reports to the Senior Director of Operations & Production and cross-functionally with many teams across the organization, including but not limited to Marketing, Brand Strategy, and Creative.

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You Will:

• Help build and nurture a multidisciplinary production team that includes Producers, Editors, Retouchers, and Photographers/Videographers
• Lead all operations of the Minted Studio, including facility management and future growth
• Manage overall Studio schedule and trafficking, resourcing, budget and status reporting, acting as liaison between the Studio and other areas of the company. This includes design, photography, videography, retouching, copywriting, and production
• Work closely with our Sr. Director of Operations & Production to find opportunities to standardize production methods and improve the content-production process
• Work closely with Minted stakeholders across product/business verticals, Digital Experience Design, Brand Marketing, and Product on scheduling, scoping and resourcing to work together successfully during the production phase
• Leverage your extensive network of vendors and freelance talent across different sectors
• Ensure all creative production workstreams are executed at the highest level and always meet Minted’s brand standards
• Manage content rights and releases, building an accurate records archive and process to ensure compliance and protect the company's intellectual property
• Oversee proper digital organization & archiving of all creative deliverables

You Are:

• Creative, curious, and passionate about design and taste making
• Experienced in working with Creative Directors to bring creative from concept to final deliverables, on-time and on-budget
• An expert in the craft of photography and well-versed in the business of image making
• Exceptionally organized and able to coordinate multiple shoots at different stages of development
• A self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to prioritize and drive results in a fast-paced environment with shifting deadlines
• Highly process-focused with ability to own and drive the roadmap with internal and external teams
• Deeply curious and constantly staying abreast of new production technologies and techniques
• Inspired by the potential of making great art more widely accessible

You Have:

• 10+ years of experience as a Managing Director, Director of Production, or Studio Director, with background in client services and content creation
• Proven people leadership with a talent for hiring, mentoring and empowering individuals
• A passion for design and a desire to build a career in a creative company and industry
• Extensive understanding of content-production processes across multiple mediums including digital, video, TV, print, etc.
• Experience working on an e-commerce or lifestyle brand
• The ability to multitask and meet deadlines, while paying attention to details and executing flawlessly
• Outstanding follow-up, organization, and time management skills
• Experience managing a team and collaborating across multiple disciplines and areas of expertise
• A deep appreciation for art and design and how that can enrich people’s lives
• Experience negotiating contracts with creative talent and resources

About Minted:

Minted is a design platform bringing the best in independent design to consumers everywhere. The company's art, stationery, and textiles products have reached over 75 million homes worldwide.

Minted uses technology to bring unique, best-selling design to market at scale. Using its crowdsourcing technology, consumers are empowered to vote for the designs they love and want to see sold, ensuring that Minted always sells continuously fresh and trend-forward product. The winning designs are manufactured by Minted, enabling artists from around the world to share and sell their work while letting Minted do the rest. Since launch in 2007, the company has expanded to serve consumers in new categories including wall art, textiles, digital content and home decor, as well as serve major retailers and consumer products brands with data-backed design through licensing and wholesale partnerships. 

Minted is headquartered in San Francisco, CA and currently employs 350+ full-time employees plus additional temporary workers during the holiday season. The company has raised over $300M from top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price, Permira, Ridge Ventures, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners. Angel investors include Marissa Mayer, Jeremy Stoppelman, Julia & Kevin Hartz, Yishan Wong, and more.

Minted is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Minted participates in the E-verify program. Minted's Job Applicant Privacy Policy.