Sarah st Clair Renard

Sarah St Clair Renard has significant experience in the field of photography and photo production. Sarah began their career as a Retoucher at Pictage, Inc. in 2004, followed by roles as a Photo Assistant for various photographers starting in 2001. In 2007, they started their own photography business, Sarah St Clair Renard Photography LLC, and also worked as a Freelance Photo Producer for various production companies until 2015.

In 2015, Sarah joined MGA Entertainment as a Photo Producer and Studio Manager. In this role, they directed operations and managed multiple lifestyle and product photo shoots per week at an in-house digital studio. Sarah facilitated communication between different teams, ensuring a unified adoption of vision and brand standards. Sarah also oversaw a team of in-house photographers, retouchers, doll stylists, and freelancers, maintaining high-quality results and adhering to strict deadlines.

In 2019, Sarah transitioned to the role of Photo Art Director at MGA Entertainment. Sarah became an experienced creative leader, responsible for planning, directing, and executing visual marketing assets. Sarah worked closely with the marketing and ecommerce teams, translating business needs into visually appealing content. Sarah also led a team of freelancers in executing toy photography while staying on brand, time, and budget.

Throughout their career, Sarah has demonstrated their ability to innovate and improve processes. Sarah implemented a tracking system for product shipments and compiled the company's best practices and policies, accessible online and remotely. Overall, Sarah St Clair Renard has a diverse and extensive background in photography, production management, and creative leadership.

Sarah St Clair Renard earned an Associate's degree in Photography from Santa Monica College, which they attended from 2005 to 2007. Additionally, Sarah participated in the Film Production Workshop at the University of Southern California. No specific start or end dates were provided for this workshop.