Lead Digital Creative Operations Producer, Converse Job at Converse in Boston

Become part of the Converse Team

Converse is a place to explore potential, break barriers and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving world to make things better as a team.

If You Get People, You’re Our People

Sure, there’s a whole science behind marketing. But behind that is real people. With needs and wants and quirks and dreams. And we need someone who gets people, who knows how to find our people. The creators, thinkers, and rebels who find themselves at home putting on some Converse. You’re the one that shows them we’re the same. You’re the connector.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Direct Team at Converse conceives, designs, builds, and operates physical and digital retail experiences that inspire and engage creators to move, play and connect. The team achieves that by producing distinct and immersive storytelling experiences filled with the spirit of Converse and our love for Chuck.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is passionate for the Converse Brand and a highly motivated self-starter with an unflappable drive for creating commercial stories. They must be an expert in creative production, especially photography and motion, and be a master at calmly solving challenges in real-time both on and off set. Confident at managing multiple productions simultaneously, they are a detail-oriented leader. The primary goal is to safely deliver assets on-brand, on-time, and on-budget. To consistently succeed, one must thrive in a matrixed, cross-functional workflow by empathizing with stakeholders, building trust with all partners, and communicating succinctly both verbally and in writing. The candidate must be coachable with a self-awareness to proactively seek and implement feedback. From gaining new skills to offering ideas for improving existing processes, this production expert prioritizes curiosity and learning. Acting like an owner, it is key to take initiative, ask questions to drive clarity, and connect tactical tasks to macro strategies and business objectives. Objectivity is crucial to ensure everything we do is product-focused and consumer-centric. Internally, it is essential to be a team player that always prioritizes team success and the business over individual accolades.

• 5+ years relevant work experience managing photo, motion, and/or 3D productions
• Bachelor’s degree in media, Production, Photography or equivalent combination of education, experience and training
• Must be comfortable lifting 30 lbs
• Travel will be required for on-location productions as needed, up to 20%
• Role is based exclusively at Converse HQ in Boston, MA with 4 days in-office, 1 day remote.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

You will lead end-to-end productions to capture and deliver still, motion and 3D content that fuels our visual commercial storytelling across digital and retail. This includes budgeting, negotiating, contracting, and quality control. Your mission is to always deliver on-brand, on-time, and on-budget while working safely and within a cross-functional organization.

• Owning production communications between all relevant stakeholders
• Collaborating closely with Content, Experience Strategy, Design, Copy, Operations, Brand Marketing, Social, Product, Merchandise, UX, Legal and Finance from both Global and Geographies
• Leading weekly meetings and project boards for your assigned productions
• Procuring vendors and locations, negotiating rates, contracts, rights and usage
• Updating budget trackers, vendor payments, and team databases
• Attending, producing, and leading photo and video shoots for seasonal content
• Ensuring the approved shot list is fully captured to brand standards

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

Converse is more than a company; it’s a worldwide advocate for self-expression. This belief motivates our employees, permeates our working environment and inspires our products. No two of us look or think exactly alike. We are each one-of-a-kind. Individually and as a culture, we have the freedom to create and grow professionally. Generous benefits packages only sweeten the experience. From Boston to Shanghai, from Brand Design to Finance, Converse is a brand that celebrates the unique and creative people of the world. Together, we’re different.

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