Manager, Studio Production

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Irvine, CA, USA
In-Office
77K-135K Annually
Senior level
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Positively impacting people’s lives every day in every home around the world.
The Role
Manage day-to-day operations of an in-house photo and video studio, including scheduling, space allocation, staffing, equipment inventory, safety processes, budgets, vendors, and real-time production troubleshooting. Lead studio staff, coordinate with producers and creative leaders, and ensure the facility supports a high volume of efficient, high-quality shoots. Improve workflows, standards, and studio throughput as production volume grows.
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About Us
SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people's lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,100 associates, the company's products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.
AI at SharkNinja
At SharkNinja, we're building an AI-native culture. We're not waiting for the future; we're creating it. Our people are expected to experiment boldly, adopt new tools, and continuously raise what's possible to create meaningful impact for our consumers. If you believe the best way to do your job hasn't been invented yet, you'll fit right in.
About the Role
SharkNinja is looking for a Manager, Studio Production to run the day-to-day operations of our in-house studio, based in our Los Angeles office. This role owns how the studio functions as a production facility - scheduling, staffing, equipment, and workflow - so that photo and video shoots run efficiently and creative teams can focus on the work itself rather than the logistics behind it.
You'll manage a small team of studio staff and coordinate closely with producers, Creative Directors, and Art Directors to make sure the studio is set up to support a high volume of shoots without sacrificing quality or turnaround time.
This role sits at the center of a busy, always-on studio. You'll need to be equal parts operator and problem-solver - someone who can build good process, but also adapt quickly when a shoot day doesn't go as planned.
What You'll Do
  • Own day-to-day studio operations, including scheduling, space allocation, and equipment management across concurrent shoots.
  • Manage a team of studio staff, including hiring, training, and setting expectations for how the studio runs.
  • Partner with producers and Creative Directors to plan studio needs for upcoming shoots, ensuring the right space, equipment, and staffing are in place.
  • Maintain and manage studio equipment inventory, including cameras, lighting, and grip equipment, coordinating repairs and rentals as needed.
  • Develop and enforce studio processes and safety standards, keeping the space organized and shoot-ready at all times.
  • Manage studio budget, including equipment purchases, maintenance, and rental costs.
  • Troubleshoot production issues in real time on shoot days, working directly with crews to keep things moving.

Continuously look for ways to improve studio efficiency and throughput as shoot volume grows.
Qualifications
  • 5-7 years of studio or production operations experience, including experience managing a physical production space.
  • Experience managing a team, with a track record of building process and raising operational standards.
  • Strong working knowledge of photo and video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, and grip gear.
  • Comfortable managing budgets and vendor relationships for equipment and studio needs.
  • Strong problem-solving skills; able to stay calm and adapt quickly when shoot days hit snags.

Consumer products or agency production background preferred.
What Success Looks Like
In your first 90 days, you'll get a full picture of how the studio currently runs, build relationships with producers and creative leadership, and start making immediate improvements to scheduling and equipment management. By six months, you'll have established clear studio processes and standards, with a team that's running smoothly and a studio that can flex to support a growing shoot calendar without added strain.
Why SharkNinja?
We're a global product company built by founders, for people who want to build things that matter. Our in-house studio is core to how we produce content at the speed and volume our brands need, and this role has real ownership over how that studio runs day to day. Based in our Los Angeles office, you'll work directly with Creative and Production leadership, with the mandate to build a studio operation that scales alongside one of the fastest-growing consumer products companies in the country.
Salary and Other Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is displayed below. Factors which may affect starting pay within this range may include geography/market, skills, education, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.
The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts (HSA) with company contribution, 401(k) retirement plan with matching, employee stock purchase program, life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability insurance, long-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, company holidays, parental leave, identity theft protection, pet insurance, pre-paid legal insurance, back-up child and eldercare days, product discounts, referral bonus program, and more.
Pay Range
$76,900-$135,200 USD
Our Culture
At SharkNinja, we don't just raise the bar-we push past it every single day. Our Outrageously Extraordinary mindset drives us to tackle the impossible, push boundaries, and deliver results that others only dream of. If you thrive on breaking out of your swim lane, you'll be right at home.
What We Offer
We offer competitive health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, employee stock purchase options, wellness programs, SharkNinja product discounts, and more. We empower your personal and professional growth with high impact Learning Programs featuring bold voices redefining what's possible. When you join, you're not just part of a company-you're part of an outrageously extraordinary community. Together, we won't just launch products-we'll disrupt entire markets.
At SharkNinja, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are vital to our global success. Valuing each unique voice and blending all of our diverse skills strengthens SharkNinja's innovation every day. We support ALL associates in bringing their authentic selves to work, making an impact, and having the opportunity for career acceleration. With help from our leadership, associates, and our community, we aim to have equity be a key component of the SharkNinja DNA.
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We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other class protected by legislation, and local law. SharkNinja will consider reasonable accommodations consistent with legislation, and local law. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact SharkNinja People & Culture at [email protected]

Skills Required

  • 5-7 years of studio or production operations experience, including management of a physical production space
  • Experience managing a team and building operational processes and standards
  • Strong working knowledge of photo and video production equipment, including cameras, lighting, and grip gear
  • Experience managing budgets and vendor relationships for equipment and studio needs
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to adapt quickly during production issues
  • Consumer products or agency production background

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SharkNinja Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength Health coverage is described as strong with multiple Blue Cross Blue Shield options, reasonable premiums, and mental health support through an EAP. Wellness offerings such as onsite gyms, fitness classes, and Calm Premium broaden the health package.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is substantial, including enhanced maternity and adoption leave at about 20 weeks of full pay and fully paid paternity leave in some regions. Backup care, adoption assistance, childcare supports, and onsite Mother’s Rooms further reinforce family benefits.
  • Retirement Support A 401(k) with company matching is consistently highlighted, with company filings confirming ongoing employer contributions. The broader financial package also includes life and disability insurance to support long‑term security.

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The Company
HQ: Needham, MA
4,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1994

What We Do

SharkNinja is a global product design and technology company, with a diversified portfolio of 5-star rated lifestyle solutions that positively impact people’s lives in homes around the world. Powered by two trusted, global brands, Shark and Ninja, the company has a proven track record of bringing disruptive innovation to market and developing one consumer product after another has allowed SharkNinja to enter multiple product categories, driving significant growth and market share gains. Headquartered in Needham, Massachusetts with more than 4,000 associates, the company’s products are sold at key retailers, online and offline, and through distributors around the world.

Why Work With Us

Whether your passion is engineering, designing, marketing, or developing, at SharkNinja you’ll find we’re all about people. We work together to create world-class products that delight our consumers. Building an admired consumer products problem solving engine is hard; we do it better than others by operating differently.

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