Harrods

Production Lead

Harrods  •  United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

We are recruiting for a Production Lead on a 12-month fixed-term contract to lead the successful delivery of our e-commerce image production operation, ensuring high-quality content is produced efficiently, on time, and in line with business priorities.

About the Role

As Production Lead, you will play a key role in overseeing the end-to-end ecommerce image production process within a fast-paced creative studio environment. Leading a talented Production team, you will ensure seamless workflow management across multiple product categories while partnering with stakeholders across Creative, Trade and Buying. With a focus on operational excellence, team development and continuous improvement, you will help drive efficiency, optimise resources and support the delivery of exceptional digital content.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading, coaching and developing the Production team, creating a collaborative and high-performing culture.
  • Managing end-to-end ecommerce image production, ensuring content is delivered on time and to the highest quality standards.
  • Overseeing studio scheduling, shoot planning and resource allocation to support production requirements and trading deadlines.
  • Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, acting as a key point of contact for production activity and updates.
  • Identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency and support evolving business needs.

This role is based onsite 5 days a week at our City Road Studio.

Please see our Hybrid@Harrods policy on our Career Site for more information or speak to a member of our Talent Acquisition team if you have any questions regarding the requirements for this role.

About You

You will be an experienced people leader with a passion for delivering operational excellence within a photographic or creative production environment. You will thrive in a fast-paced setting, confidently balancing multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail and high standards of delivery. You will be a natural relationship-builder who enjoys collaborating with a wide range of stakeholders and influencing positive outcomes. With a proactive and solutions-focused mindset, you will embrace change, drive continuous improvement and help your team achieve success. You'll also be comfortable working with data to support decision-making and identify opportunities for enhanced performance.

You will also have:

  • Proven experience leading teams within a high-volume photographic, creative or ecommerce production environment.
  • Strong knowledge of studio scheduling, including model casting and freelance talent management.
  • Advanced organisational skills, alongside confidence using Excel and analysing production data.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business.

Uniquely You

Whilst our job adverts outline the ideal qualities, skills, and prior experience for the role, we believe in the potential for growth and value individual strengths. If you can demonstrate the majority of skills and strong experience to thrive in this role, we would encourage you to apply.

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.

If you want to know more about life at Harrods, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods.

Additional Information:

Time Type:

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Department:

Photo Studio (Christina Burdan)

Harrods

About Harrods

As many lives, generations, cultures and stories pass through our doors, our mission remains unchanged: to serve the needs and aspirations of our customers, to create new stories and bring moments of delight. Whomever they are and wherever they come from, our customers can always expect to be treated with grace, courtesy, and care. #TogetherHarrods

Open since 1834 by Charles Henry Harrod and now owned by Qatar Holding Authority, we are truly unique - a house of maisons, a modern atelier, a workshop of wonders, a convener, patron and celebrator of the world’s finest. Known around the world as one of the great luxury emporiums, we offer a transformative experience to customers who know that true value of exceptional goods and services lies beyond price. We are committed to excellence and artistry, inspired to reinvent and surprise, ensuring our position as a leader in the category.

Our people are our strength - their unique personalities and their desire to exceed expectations are what enables us to make the impossible possible for our customers.

Our customers are at the heart of our success. They’re the reason we exist, and we never forget it. And we’re always looking for new exceptional people who want to connect to them, to delight them and to become part of our story.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
1849
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