Overseas Shoot Coordinator

Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) has been the premier destination for luxury fashion and goods, superior service, and an elevated retail experience for more than a century. Today, 9,000 associates contribute to the success of NMG's brands: Neiman Marcus, Bergdorf Goodman, Last Call, and Horchow. There are 38 full-line Neiman Marcus stores in cosmopolitan markets across the United States and a sophisticated digital platform that attracts shoppers worldwide. Bergdorf Goodman operates two stores in landmark locations on Fifth Avenue in New York City and BergdorfGoodman.com, catering to loyal luxury customers globally. NMG also owns five Last Call stores and Horchow.com, an e-commerce site that offers premium furniture and home decor.

As an organization, NMG is on a transformational journey to become the preeminent luxury customer platform. NMG continues to deliver the best integrated customer experience and has evolved the business to succeed in the ever-changing retail landscape. NMG is a relationship business. What differentiates the organization from other luxury retailers are its unique assets: a strong store footprint, the most knowledgeable associates, an engaging online experience, solid brand partnerships, innovative digital and in-store experiences, the most loyal luxury customer base, and a strong balance sheet.

Our customers will always be at the center of everything NMG does. The company continues to reinvest in new technologies that enhance the customer experience. NMG meets customers where they are. NMG's goal is to offer customers a seamless experience across its stores, online, and remote digital selling.

NMG's priority is to develop a highly engaged and high-performing team where everyone belongs. The business attracts and retains best-in-class talent through unique offerings provided to associates in addition to standard employer benefits. These include an innovative way of working, associate discounts on merchandise, tuition reimbursement, associate hardship fund, and paid time off to volunteer, to name a few.

As part of NMG's Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) work, the organization is focused on driving its core value of being "All Heart." NMG is also assessing its current environmental and social impact while developing a three-year plan to lead the luxury industry in its commitment and transparency to environmental and social sustainability. NMG strives to become an employer of choice, driven by a culture of Belonging. A dedicated team focuses on this journey, directly impacting how NMG conducts business throughout the workforce, workplace, and marketplace dimensions.

NMG has incredibly passionate and committed corporate and store associates. NMG offers associates an environment where everyone feels welcomed, nurtured, and empowered. Our associates are the heart of NMG. As an organization, NMG leads with love - love for customers, love for associates, and love for brand partners.

DESCRIPTION

As the Image Coordinator, you will be responsible for the coordination of overseas and remote images from the time the merchandise is shot to post-production.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage overseas and remote product photography processes.
• Ensure overseas and remote photography is accurate and complete.
• Ensure photography aligns with NM and BG standards, i.e., styling, model selection, posing, angles, etc.
• Select final images that will be used as product photography on NMG digital channels.
• Serve as point of contact for all overseas imagery questions/issues.
• Maintain remote and overseas image guides.
• Provide precise and immediate feedback to key stakeholders on styling, photography, models, and imagery when necessary.
• Work with Buying Offices to deliver a complete set of images per shoot per season and properly name each depiction shot overseas or remotely.
• Collaborate with additional teams including Production, Copy, etc. to ensure all merchandise is photographed and loaded according to Company needs.
• Collaborate with the overseas shoot facilitator (Alvear SRL) to effectively execute the return of overseas images.
• Train Merchant & Omni Coordinators on the overseas and remote shoot image processes
• Partner with Studio leaders and vendors to organize domestic remote shoots in New York City
• Monitor and spearhead rush photography.
• Understand priorities and act in accordance with business needs.
• Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with all partners.
• Additional responsibilities are assigned by the Manager as necessary.

Job Requirements:

• A bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is preferred.
• Background in styling/visuals preferred.
• Strong follow-up and follow-through to make sure all tasks are taken to full completion.
• Able to prioritize effectively, multi-task, problem-solve and work independently.
• Demonstrate initiative and a positive can-do attitude.
• Must be an assertive, service-oriented team player, but take direction from the Manager.
• Must be results-driven, analytical, articulate, and organized.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proficient in email, Microsoft Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office properties
• FileMaker knowledge is a plus, but not required.