Bidding Producer, AI Services (Fixed Term)

About the Role

Shutterstock Studios, the newly formed custom content and branded production arm of Shutterstock, is seeking an experienced Bidding Producer to own the AI Services bidding process. This role will create compelling, market-ready bids to fuel our rapidly growing business. The Studio is a global, interconnected creative and production solution delivering video, photo, experiential, music, 3D, Generative AI, animation, and XR content for the world's biggest brands and agencies.

This is a temporary, 6-month fixed-term assignment with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities

• Strategically respond to RFPs and new business opportunities in partnership with the Director of AI Services & Ops and VP of Product Innovation.
• Support client discovery sessions to identify client needs, project goals, and technical requirements.
• Develop scopes, budgets, and timelines that balance client objectives, technical feasibility, operational efficiency, and profitability.
• Partner with leadership to create client-facing materials.
• Collaborate with subject matter experts to shape scalable solutions.
• Serve as the primary liaison between Client Partner and Production during the presale handoff process, ensuring opportunities are clearly scoped and set up for successful onboarding.
• Lead presale communications and workflows, keeping stakeholders aligned on scope, assumptions, timelines, and project status.
• Maintain pricing frameworks, rate cards, and scoping standards in line with market conditions and evolving AI service models.
• Organize and maintain bidding trackers and production finance trackers.
• Stay informed of industry trends, emerging technologies, and market pricing.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years experience in commercial production, creative services, technical production, or related fields; 3+ years working in a client-facing capacity.
• Exceptional problem-solving skills with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguous environments and make informed recommendations with incomplete information.
• Expertise in varying production outputs with a specialism in post production.
• Strong production finance understanding (budgeting critical).
• Experience in all forms of production: video, stills, animation, motion graphics, generative AI at different budget levels.
• Experience working and negotiating with all talent levels.
• Can-do attitude is a must.
• Experience leading bid responses, RFPs, and pitch materials.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• Excellent written & verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Direct impact on the success of the company.
• Executive leadership that prioritizes growth and career planning.
• Flexibility to work between home and office.
• A generous and competitive benefits package.
• Inclusive culture that celebrates uniqueness and supports diverse teams.

Pay

Hourly rate range for this role in the New York City Area is $52.88–$57.69 per hour.