Creative Producer

We are working with well-loved and well-known food + retail brand with locations across the UK. They have a formed an inhouse Creative studio that operates as an agency to the brand. They are now looking to hire their first Creative Producer. You will be bringing creative ideas to life across photography, film, events, activations, and packaging. Be a support for the Design team in managing and delivering briefs and projects. Developing and building a network of top-notch freelance talent as well as overseeing and managing an annual production budget. You'll be the driving force behind all creative projects within the Studio, turning imaginative concepts into impactful reality. This includes storytelling content, special projects, in-person events, internal communications, and marketing campaigns., Production:

• Take full ownership of the Creative Studio's production processes:

+ Establish and communicate critical paths to key stakeholders, creating and regularly updating planning documents.
+ Assist in briefing creative partners like designers, architects, writers, photographers, and agencies, setting clear expectations and deliverables.
+ Plan and coordinate photo and film shoots, including booking photographers, props, stylists, and venues. Manage the entire pre-production phase, compile shot lists, organize meetings, and ensure smooth execution on the day of the shoot.
+ Manage the planning and execution of brand events, partnerships, and activations, whether independently or with external partners.
+ Build and maintain a network of creative contributors, agencies, and industry experts.
+ Oversee deadlines and deliverables with external contributors to ensure timely content delivery.
+ Draft contributor agreements and negotiate licenses and rights.

Studio/Project Management:

• Lead our weekly status meetings and collaborate with the Brand Manager to ensure all projects are on track, troubleshooting as needed.


• Manage an annual production budget, track costs, manage overspend, and handle invoicing and payments for external partners.


• Ensure all creative content and assets are well-organized and properly archived.


• Work closely with the Design Team, helping them manage their status spreadsheet, track overall projects, and assist with freelance design talent when necessary.


• Serve as the main point of contact for team members regarding the status of creative projects.
  
  Experience in a similar role within a brand or creative agency.


• Experience in food, FMCG, retail, or hospitality is a plus, but a passion for food will take you far in this role (we can also confirm the food is DELICIOUS)


• Reliable and dependable, able to juggle multiple projects and keep everything running smoothly.


• Confident in building strong relationships internally and externally to ensure the best possible outcomes.


• Highly organized and thorough, with the ability to manage multiple projects efficiently.


• Proactive and a natural problem solver, anticipating and addressing obstacles before they arise.