New

Manager, Photo Studio

Grainger
life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Illinois, Minooka
701 Grainger Way (Show on map)
Oct 21, 2026
Work Location Type:Hybrid Req Number 335904 About Grainger W.W. Grainger, Inc. is a leading broad line distributor with operations primarily in North America and Japan. At Grainger, We Keep the World Workingby serving more than4.6 million customersworldwide with maintenance, repair andoperating(MRO) products and value-added solutions delivered through innovative technology and deep customerexpertise. Known for its commitment to service and purpose-driven culture, the Company reported2025 revenue of$17.9 billion. For more information, visitwww.grainger.com. Compensation The anticipated base pay compensation range for this position is $103,600.00 - $172,600.00. This role is eligible for an incentive target of up to 15% or $, based on the achievement of individual and company performance objectives in accordance with the current terms of the incentive program which are subject to change. Rewards and Benefits With benefits starting on day one, our programs provide choice and flexibility to meet team members' individual needs, including: Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans with coverage starting on day one of employment and 6 free sessions each year with a licensed therapist to support your emotional wellbeing. 18 paid time off (PTO) days annually for full-time employees (accrual prorated based on employment start date) and 6 company holidays per year. 6% company contribution to a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan each pay period, no employee contribution required. Employee discounts, tuition reimbursement, student loan refinancing and free access to financial counseling, education, and tools. Maternity support programs, nursing benefits, and up to 14 weeks paid leave for birth parents and up to 4 weeks paid leave for non-birth parents. For additional information and details regarding Grainger's benefits, please click on the link below: https://experience100.ehr.com/grainger/Home/Tools-Resources/Key-Resources/New-Hire Grainger Benefits The pay range provided above is not a guarantee of compensation. The range reflects the potential base pay for this role at the time of this posting based on the job grade for this position. Individual base pay compensation will depend, in part, on factors such as geographic work location and relevant experience and skills. The anticipated compensation range described above is subject to change and the compensation ultimately paid may be higher or lower than the range described above. Grainger reserves the right to amend, modify, or terminate its compensation and benefit programs in its sole discretion at any time, consistent with applicable law. Position Details Visual content is critical to the success of our business. The Photo Studio Manager is a key member of the Publishing team who plays a crucial role in ensuring that Grainger has the best possible visual content to help customers choose products efficiently and with confidence. This role oversees the photography team, manages studio workflows, and drives continuous improvement to deliver high-quality product photography. The manager partners with CGI, Retouching, and Global Product Information teams to align priorities, coordinate handoffs, and support consistent quality across studio-produced and supplier-provided imagery. The role helps enforce quality standards across content teams while managing and refining processes with a continuous improvement mentality. This leader leverages commercial, operational, and visual experience to develop a deep understanding of our business, the customers we serve, and our content creation processes. They also develop strong relationships across the business with key stakeholders to create best-in-class customer experiences across our digital publications. This is a Hybrid position requiring 3 days per week at the Grainger's Minooka, IL distribution center. You Will Ensure consistency and quality of visual assets, both internally created and externally sourced, meet evolving standards and guidelines. Ensure timely delivery of assets based on project plans and service level agreements. Ensure operations run smoothly and effectively by distributing workloads across creative functions and team members. Interpret key performance indicators to monitor operational health and provide visibility into opportunities to improve operational efficiency and flexibility. Ensure timely feedback to team members while tracking feedback trends to communicate themes to the broader leadership team for additional training needs. Support creative operations supervisors through 1:1 coaching and development. Monitor and report on team member quality and productivity including mid-year and annual performance reviews. You Have Bachelor's Degree BA/BS or equivalent preferred 5+ years of experience in e-commerce, creative operations, or visual production. required Demonstrated leadership, coaching, teaching, and project management abilities. Experience applying continuous improvement / lean methodology to drive incremental change with internal, cross-functional, and external business partners. Experience improving customer experiences through the application of visual content. Excellent communication skills - written, interpersonal, and an ability to engage with senior leadership to discuss insights, best practices, and opportunities to improve. Ability to develop working relationships across the business with creatives, business partners, and technical personnel to drive exceptional results. Familiarly with industrial products and maintenance, repair, and operations customers. Ability to lift <25 lbs. Local and overnight travel up to 10%. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment that includes both providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during the application and hiring process as well as throughout the course of one's employment, should you need a reasonable accommodation during the application and selection process, including, but not limited to use of our website, any part of the application, interview or hiring process, please advise us so that we can provide appropriate assistance.