Production Coordinator

About Million Dollar Baby Co. Million Dollar Baby Co. started in 1990 and is proudly family-owned and operated in Los Angeles. Since then, MDB has grown to 7 distinct brands of children’s furnishings ranging in style, aesthetic, and price, while carrying some of the industry’s most eco-conscious and award-winning designs. We can be found in retailers like Target and Amazon, and specialty retailers like Pottery Barn Kids and Crate & Barrel. Under the Million Dollar Baby Co. parent company are our family of brands: Babyletto, daVinci, Nursery Works, and Namesake. We’re proud to offer the most Greenguard Gold–certified cribs on the market and to use FSC-certified sustainable wood across our brands whenever possible. We’ve also pioneered Styrofoam-free packaging for several of our best-selling collections — an innovation that reduces waste while protecting our products during shipment.At Million Dollar Baby Co., our team members are our #1 priority, and we partner with exceptional partners and retailers around the world who share our core values: • Treat Your Team Like Family — lead with respect, gratitude, empathy, and kindness. • Make an Impact, Drive Results — focus on meaningful work that moves families forward. • Deliver a “Wow” Customer Experience Every Time — every detail matters. • Strive for Continuous Improvement & Learning — keep growing, keep getting better. • Cultivate Quality Conversations — communicate honestly and thoughtfully to build trust.Over the years, our commitment to people, innovation, and a positive workplace culture has earned us five consecutive “Best Place to Work” awards, one of the best workplaces by “Built in LA”, a 4.6 rating on Glassdoor, and 13 years on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies list — recognitions that reflect the heart of who we are and the community we’re proud to build. We’d love to talk to you! About the role: We're looking for a highly organized, resourceful Production Coordinator to keep our photo and video engine running — across our in-house studio, on-location productions, and partner shoots for our portfolio of brands. You'll own the logistics behind every shoot, from scouting and permits to budgets, crews, call sheets, and catering, so our creative team can focus on making best-in-class content. You've run shoots before, you know the right people, and you bring a roster of trusted crew, vendors, and locations to the table.    What You’ll Be Doing  Run seamless shoots: Coordinate end-to-end logistics for in-house studio, on-location, and partner/retailer shoots, ensuring every production starts on time, stays on budget, and wraps smoothly.  Own the plan: Build and manage production timelines from brief to final delivery; lead pre-production calls and keep creative, brand, e-commerce, and partner stakeholders aligned on schedules, shot lists, and responsibilities.  Find the right spaces: Research, scout, and secure locations — especially homes and interiors that fit each brand's aesthetic from mass to premium; obtain permits, location agreements, and certificates of insurance (COIs).  Build the bench: Source, vet, book, and manage freelance crew, talent agencies, rental houses, set builders, stylists, and other vendors; negotiate rates, issue POs, and maintain a growing vendor database.  Protect the budget: Develop and track shoot budgets, monitor spend against actuals, process invoices, and identify savings without compromising quality.  Maximize the studio: Manage the studio calendar, booking requests, and resource conflicts to maximize studio use across brands and teams.  Prepare every set: Create and distribute call sheets, schedules, travel itineraries, and on-set logistics; arrange catering and craft services that fit headcount, dietary needs, and budget.  Handle talent with care: Coordinate casting logistics with agencies; manage talent bookings, model and location releases, and usage rights; ensure compliance with child labor laws, minor work permits, and on-set requirements such as studio teachers when working with babies and children.  Keep everything in its place: Organize and maintain prop, wardrobe, and equipment inventories; track product samples to and from shoots; keep the studio clean, safe, and shoot-ready.  Be the go-to on set: Be hands-on during shoots — managing schedules, troubleshooting in real time, supporting the crew, and keeping the set safe, efficient, and positive.  Wrap it up right: Close out productions with wrap reports, reconciled budgets, returned rentals, and organized handoff of assets and paperwork; capture lessons learned to improve the next shoot.      What You Bring To The Table  2-4 years of photo and/or video production experience, with a track record of coordinating shoots from pre-production through wrap.  An established roster of freelance crew, vendors, locations, and talent resources you can bring to the table on day one.  Experience securing permits, COIs, and location agreements, and working with talent agencies, releases, and usage rights.  Experience with interiors, home, lifestyle, or e-commerce productions; working with children and babies on set is a strong plus.  Proven budget management skills — building estimates, tracking actuals, and negotiating with vendors.  Exceptional organization and attention to detail; able to juggle multiple productions and shifting priorities at once.  Clear, proactive communicator who keeps cross-functional teams aligned and stays calm under pressure.  Proficiency with Google Workspace or Microsoft Office and project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, Airtable); familiarity with production tools such as StudioBinder is a plus.  Flexibility to work occasional early mornings, long shoot days, and travel; ability to lift and move equipment and props as needed.  Valid driver's license.  California pay range$68,000—$80,000 USDOur Benefits: 100% of your health, dental and vision insurance monthly premiums paid by us!   Flexible PTO because we respect the need for work/life harmony   Company matching 401(k)   Vacation reimbursement and wellness and enrichment subsidy programs   Tuition reimbursement   Matching charitable donations to the nonprofit organization of your choice   Free MDB Co. swag + generous employee discount on products   At Million Dollar Baby Co., we’re passionate about diversity and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. Our diversity, inclusion and equity committee (DIEC) strives to break barriers for minority communities, help educate the company on pertinent topics, and work to ensure equal opportunities for existing and potential employees. Since its formation in 2020, our committee has focused on multiple areas, some include hiring, community involvement and continuous learning about Diversity, Inclusion and Equity.  Million Dollar Baby Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in our job application and/or recruitment process.