Studio Manager – Volume Photography (Foundational Hire)

Location: Remote (San Antonio, TX area preferred for future studio launch)Type: Hourly to start (Path to 40hrs/week + Leadership)Compensation: $25/hr The MissionWe are a high-growth volume photography business moving at a rapid pace. We have the vision; now we need the Operator. This role is for someone who loves the puzzle of logistics and the precision of high-volume workflows. You will partner directly with the founder to translate the Studio’s Vision into a repeatable, scalable operational reality.What You Will Own (Collaborative Execution)Vision Translation: You will work closely with the founder to take the "Studio Vision" and translate it into clear, operational workflows. You provide the technical "how" to match the founder’s "what."GotPhoto Management: Act as the primary architect for our GotPhoto platform—managing data uploads, gallery settings, and ensuring the back-end mirrors our brand standards.Process Refinement: You’ll use your experience to suggest and implement improvements to our systems. We provide the guidance; you provide the operational muscle to make it run smoother.Internal Customer Service: Manage the flow of information between field teams and post-production, ensuring nothing falls through the cracks and the "Studio Flavor" is maintained in every delivery.Guided Autonomy: As you learn the founder's preferences and the company's DNA, your decision-making power will grow. We start with high-touch collaboration with the goal of you eventually running the studio independently.Who You AreThe Collaborative Builder: You have deep operational knowledge (specifically in GotPhoto or similar high-volume tech), but you enjoy working under a founder’s vision to build something cohesive.High-Energy & Independent: You don’t need a daily task list to stay productive, but you know when to check in to ensure alignment with the big picture.Systems-Minded: You see the world in workflows. You enjoy taking a "big idea" and breaking it down into a step-by-step process that a team can follow.Tech-Fluent: You are comfortable with data, software integrations, and the fast-paced nature of modern volume photography.The Growth PathPhase 1 (The Foundation): Hourly and remote. Focus is on learning the "Studio Vision," mastering the current GotPhoto setup, and building trust.Phase 2 (The Scale): As processes stabilize, your role moves toward a steady 40-hour week with increased responsibility over the entire workflow.Phase 3 (The Studio): As we open a physical location in the future, you will help lead that transition, moving into a senior leadership or Director of Operations role.Why This Role?This isn't a corporate "cog in the wheel" job. This is a chance to be the first operational hire in a business that is built to scale. You get the stability of a proven vision with the creative freedom to build the engine that powers it.