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Holt Renfrew offers you an inspiring, fashion-driven environment with opportunities to learn and grow. From our incredible partnerships with iconic luxury brands, to our commitments to corporate social responsibility, you will be inspired every day.

A job at Holt Renfrew offers a competitive total compensation, a generous employee discount, pension, and health & dental benefits, tuition assistance, and continuous learning and development.

At Holt Renfrew our mission is to present exceptional experiences together with the finest luxury products for life’s every day and extraordinary moments. Every Holt Renfrew employee enables this mission and defines the luxury lifestyle shopping experience through building lasting relationships with our people, customers and partners.

The Senior Producer, Creative Production will lead and manage full-cycle editorial photography and video productions, ensuring creative vision, logistical excellence, and budget adherence, from concept through final delivery. Supervise and mentor the Coordinator, Production & Photo Studio to optimize team performance. This position will require weekly in-person work at our Bloor Street West offices in Toronto, ON and may require extended hours on production days.

Core Responsibilities:

End-to-end Production Leadership:

• Collaborate with the DVP of Creative, Art Director, and internal Marketing stakeholders to define scope, concept, and deliverables for both Photography (print and digital) and Video productions.

• Develop and own production schedules, timelines, and budgets. Tracking and adjusting as necessary.

• Source and manage freelance crew, talent/models, equipment, studios, locations, permits, and other vendors as needed.

• Negotiate and manage contracts, rates, and budgets with freelancers, talent/models, facilities, and third-party vendors.

• Oversee creation of production materials, including but not limited to: budgets, call sheets, and shot lists.

• Oversee invoice approval, expense reconciliation, and new vendor onboarding procedures.

On-Set & Logistics Management:

• Lead on-set operations: manage crew and talent, maintain schedule, ensure smooth set logistics and effective approvals on set.

• Ensure the safe handling and return of merchandise, props, and equipment post-shoot.

• Serve as the key contact for production issues and health and safety. Troubleshoot and adapt in real time.

Post-Production & Asset Delivery:

• Supervise post-production workflows: enforce work-backs, manage retouching and video edit feedback, and oversee final asset delivery.

• Manage, communicate and ensure implementation of all internal and external feedback required on each project.

• Coordinate with internal teams to archive and distribute content to marketing, web, and editorial stakeholders.

Talent Management & Mentorship:

• Direct and mentor the Coordinator, Production & Photo Studio role: delegate tasks, review their deliverables, and foster growth.

• Ensure the Coordinator effectively supports contract/deal memo preparation, vendor onboarding, on-set support, invoicing, and asset distribution.

• Manage and report on sick days and personal time off.

• Guide them through the yearly goal setting process and manage their progress with regular one-on-one check-ins.

Qualifications & Skills:

• 5+ years in editorial video and/or photo production; end-to-end experience managing large, complex shoots.

• Proven ability to supervise and coach junior staff and independent contractors, delegate their workload, and maintain high standards.

• Exceptional multitasking, attention to detail, and ability to thrive under tight deadlines

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and Apple Systems

• Basic knowledge of production tools and software is an asset (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite and Capture One)

• Familiarity with budgeting tools, project management and shoot management platforms a plus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication. Able to interface seamlessly with internal teams and external partners.

• Experience securing permits and location agreements; managing studio operations and H&S compliance.

• Post-secondary diploma/degree in photography, film, production, or related field.

• Valid G-Class driver’s license preferred.

• Background in retail or fashion is an asset, but not required.

Hiring Reason : Existing Vacancy

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Holt Renfrew is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Our future success depends on the perspectives and contributions of all our employees - their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity and require accommodation, please email careers@holtrenfrew.com and let us know so we can ensure you have an accessible candidate experience throughout the recruitment process. All requests are confidential and used only to meet candidate needs.

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l’embauche :

$84,000.00 - $95,000.00 / 84.000,00$ - 95.000,00$ (per year / par an)

Final compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate's unique skills, expertise, individual qualifications, and assessed contributions to the role following the completion of the interview process. The range stated is the starting range for this position. Offers may vary with experience, qualifications, performance, and local market conditions. We strive to offer competitive compensation that aligns with a candidate's contributions to our team, along with a comprehensive benefits package, enticing perks, pension matching, incentives, and our coveted employee discount. / La rémunération finale pour ce poste sera déterminée sur la base des compétences uniques du candidat, de son expertise, de ses qualifications individuelles et de l'évaluation de sa contribution au poste à l'issue de la procédure d'entrevue. La fourchette indiquée est la fourchette de départ pour ce poste. Les offres peuvent varier en fonction de l’expérience, des qualifications, du rendement et des conditions du marché local. Nous nous efforçons d'offrir une rémunération compétitive qui corresponde à la contribution du candidat à notre équipe, ainsi qu'un ensemble complet de garanties, d'avantages attrayants, de cotisations de retraite assorties par l'employeur, de primes d'encouragement et notre très convoitée remise d'employé.