SSENSE is a global technology platform operating at the intersection of culture, community, and commerce. Headquartered in Montreal, it features a mix of established and emerging luxury brands across womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Everything Else. SSENSE has garnered critical acclaim as both an e-commerce engine and a producer of cultural content, generating an average of 100 million monthly page views.
Job Description
About the Job:
Reporting to the Senior Manager of Visual Operations, the Manager, Photography is responsible for leading and motivating their team, ensuring Photographers are well-positioned to implement and drive results that meet both editorial and business objectives. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to our Studio, producing over 25,000 best-in-class e-commerce images weekly to bring our brand's vision to life through photography. The Manager, Photography will play a pivotal role in managing resources and strategy, while ensuring excellent results consistently across our catalogue of 1,000 brands spanning womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and accessories. The Manager, Photography will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners in Planning \& Producing, Operational Excellence, Inventory, Creative Research \& Innovation, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, and more to deliver against our industry-leading speed-to-market objectives.
What You Will Do:
- Manages daily priorities and monitors activities to consistently meet production targets with excellent quality and clear accountability.
- Strategically allocates talent, designs efficient operating models, and ensures the proper functioning of systems and equipment.
- Works closely with Visual Operations, Planning \& Producing, and Art Direction to achieve overall production goals and implement creative briefs.
- Oversees operating expenses, headcount budgets, photography equipment, and studio facilities for efficient and compliant operations.
- Defines departmental goals, assigns responsibilities, assesses performance, offers mentorship, and cultivates a positive and productive work environment.
Qualifications:
- Proven and best-in-class skills, education, and/or experience in photography or related area.
- A minimum of 3 years in a management position with direct reports.
- Ability to deliver operating procedures that can scale at high volumes and across physical locations.
- Experience in fashion and/or e-commerce, an asset.
What Sets You Apart:
- Proven ability to support creative processes within high-volume, rapid production workflows.
- Strong interpersonal skills for clear communication and strategic relationship building across all levels.
- Excellent time management, planning, and problem-solving skills with a focus on quality and value.
- Ability to set clear objectives, inspire teams, delegate effectively, and commit to company values and industry understanding.
Additional Information:
Why Join Us:
- Extended health and dental benefits, including comprehensive mental health programs and coverage.
- Parental top up program.
- Generous Employee Discount.
- Access to telemedicine and employee and family assistance program.
- Savings and retirement plan matching contributions.
- Gender Affirmation Coverage.
- Opportunity to work with cutting edge technologies and an innovative team that's pushing the boundaries of technology.
SSENSE is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need special accommodations, let us know. We will do our best to accommodate you!
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Information Technology
Industries: Retail
