Production Director

Production Director Direct message the job poster from ApparentWe're Apparent, a full-service, independent agency made up of 180 thinkers, creators and solution-makers doing what we do best.
One thing you should know about us: we've got an entrepreneurial spirit, and we know the work worth doing doesn't fit into neat, tidy boxes.
And neither should you, for that matter.
Our warehouse space in Redfern is here for you to gather, make stuff you're proud of and grow your strengths (even if they have nothing to do with your job description).
We punch well above our weight, with some of the biggest clients in the world on our roster, from tech giants like Google and IBM, to local icons like Tip Top and Volkswagen Group.
Our approach?
We call it the red thread.
In other words, it's the thing that connects everything we do, from the customer, through to the client and brand.
On any given day you can expect to cross paths with someone in strategy, brand, creative, content production, social media, UX/UI, technology and media planning and buying.
Oh and dogs, too.
You'll definitely cross paths with adorable dogs.A few things you'll like about working here:A flexible and hybrid working policyGenerous parental leave and summer days offHeaps of growth and training opportunities24/7 access to our employee assistance program for you and your familyAbout the jobA newly created opportunity for a Production Director, who will lead customer-centric production services to deliver integrated content at the highest level possible for Google Global, through a mastery of production and management skills.You'll get to deliver the best creative and omni-channel outputs for digital assets, product launches, as well as video and event production.
You will be responsible for leading the team across a range of disciplines making sure there is consistency in the quality of work as well as the process.The role is to:Lead the production capability and team to produce large integrated projects/programs of work for Google Global across multi-channel outputs delivering Video, Display, Social, Search, Print and Experiential whilst ensuring we are offering best practice outcomes.Define and enhance the delivery approach for complex content productions and manage multiple workstream dependencies, consistently working with the project teams to improve quality and efficiencies throughout.Lead the creation and production of various content deliverables such as; keynote presentations, animation and video assets, product demonstrations, experiential builds, and digital asset rollouts.Review and refine vendor selection and contract negotiations for specialist outputs.Elevate post-production projects involving edit, animation, audio, finishing and rollout ensuring they are of the highest standard.Drive the adaptation of AI tools across the production to increase agency's competitive offering in the marketSkills you'll need:Minimum of 8+ years as a Production Director at a creative agency or production companyFirst-rate project and team management across multiple disciplines including digital, integrated campaigns - video, animation, product demonstrations, and event content.Experience leading, resourcing and managing project teams of up to 15 people depending on the disciplines required for each specific project.Expertise in internal and external people and stakeholder management, forward planning, and relentlessly solutions-focused.To mentor a team of around 6-8 producers and enhance production skills across the agencyLead and develop a consistent production process to deliver all projects on time, on budget, and to the highest production standard.Strong creative problem-solving and organisational skillsFocused, organised and effective in challenging environments.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Can effectively engage at every level of the organisation, across several departments.Experience with workflow management tools such as JIRA, WorkBook, Frame IO, and Figma is a plus.Enough about us.
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