Integrated Production Lead (6-month FTC)

Company Description

Prodigious London is an award-winning production studio, part of a globally connected company with 4500 production experts across 40 countries worldwide. We are proud makers - from CG animation to DOOH, to print and live action TVCs. We work collaboratively with our agency partners (Leo Burnett, Saatchi & Saatchi, BBH and Publicis London) and our direct clients. Our mission is to deliver excellence in craft with innovative problem solving at our core. 'We make ideas happen' and we do this whilst caring relentlessly about our work, people and future. We care about our work: craft, creativity, ambition We care about our people: support, trust, playfulness We care about our future: innovation, growth, sustainability

Our CommitmentDiversity and inclusion is a core part of who we are at Prodigious. We're committed to building an inclusive culture that encourages, celebrates and supports our wonderfully diverse employee group - whatever their age, gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical or mental ability or ethnicity. Diversity and inclusion doesn't just fuel our creativity and innovation, it brings us closer to our people and audiences. We will continue to strive to create a culture and environment where everyone feels empowered and more importantly comfortable enough to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and strategic Integrated Production Lead to head our production department, with a focus on leading the transition from siloed teams to a more integrated, cross-departmental collaboration model.

The Integrated Production Lead will drive the creation of integrated advertising campaigns across multiple platforms. You will oversee the entire production process, from creative brief to final delivery, ensuring high quality, on-brand, and on-budget execution across TV, digital, social media, experiential, and more.

In this senior leadership role, you will work closely with production and client teams to deliver innovative, cross-channel solutions that meet client objectives. Your leadership will ensure excellence and your strategic oversight will manage change effectively, keeping the team running efficiently, with quality and creativity as top priorities.

Responsibilities

Client & Business Development:

• Build senior-level client relationships for key strategic accounts to drive revenue individually and through team efforts.
• Collaborate to develop creative production solutions in response to briefs, ensuring exceptional creative standards.
• Drive strategies for client retention and organic growth.

Production Leadership:

• Lead the change from siloed production teams to a fully integrated, cross-departmental operating model.
• Work closely with producers and creatives to ensure the delivery of world-class content.
• Monitor budgets and profitability across projects, serving as the escalation point for client concerns.
• Support producers in effectively managing projects, while encouraging autonomy in day-today operations.
• Ensure team members maintain project budgets and schedules, stepping in as needed for critical issues.
• Provide guidance for navigating complex situations and client conversations.

Strategic Vision:

• Maintain a deep understanding of Publicis Production's vision and full suite of services to ensure optimal resource allocation for each project.
• Stay informed on trends in the global content ecosystem, with a strong appreciation for emerging technologies like AI.

Qualifications

Experience:

• 10+ years of experience in integrated production, with a proven ability to manage large, cross-functional teams and deliver complex campaigns across multiple media platforms.
• At least 3-5 years in a senior role (such as Integrated Production Director or similar), with significant experience in overseeing large-scale production processes, budgets, and timelines.

Leadership & Management Skills:

• Strong leadership and people management skills, with a track record of mentoring and developing teams.
• Ability to inspire and motivate diverse teams, promoting collaboration and a positive, results-driven work environment.

Creative & Technical Expertise:

• In-depth understanding of creative production processes, including video, digital, experiential, and social media formats.
• Strong technical knowledge of production tools and platforms, including knowledge of emerging technologies (e.g., AR/VR, interactive content, etc.).

Client-Facing Expertise:

• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to manage high level client relationships, providing strategic guidance and managing client expectations.
• Experience working with top-tier clients in the advertising industry, with a deep understanding of their needs and challenges.

Project Management:

• Expertise in managing multiple complex projects at once, with a focus on achieving deadlines, staying within budget, and maintaining quality.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills, with an ability to anticipate issues and quickly provide solutions.

Creative Vision & Strategic Thinking:

• A sharp creative eye paired with a strategic mindset, understanding how production fits within broader marketing and advertising goals.
• Ability to balance creative ambition with practical execution, ensuring that the final deliverables are impactful, innovative, and on-brand.

Additional Information

Prodigious has fantastic benefits on offer to all of our employees. In addition to the classics, Pension, Life Assurance, Private Medical and Income Protection Plans we also offer;

• WORK YOUR WORLD opportunity to work anywhere in the world, where there is a Publicis office, for up to 6 weeks a year.
• REFLECTION DAYS - Two additional days of paid leave to step away from your usual day-to-day work and create time to focus on your well-being and self-care.
• BENEFITS 24/7 helpline to support you on a personal and professional level. Access to remote GPs, mental health support and CBT. Wellbeing content and lifestyle coaching.
• FAMILY FRIENDLY POLICIES We provide 26 weeks of full pay for the following family milestones: Maternity. Adoption, Surrogacy and Shared Parental Leave.
• HYBRID WORKING, BANK HOLIDAY SWAP & BIRTHDAY DAY OFF You are entitled to an additional day off for your birthday.
• AGENCY DISCOUNTS, onsite gym, and discount in our Publicis-Owned Pub - "The Pregnant Man"

Full details of our benefits will be shared when you join us!

Publicis Groupe operates a hybrid working pattern with full time employees being office-based three days during the working week.We are supportive of all candidates and are committed to providing a fair assessment process. If you have any circumstances (such as neurodiversity, physical or mental impairments or a medical condition) that may affect your assessment, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner. We will discuss possible adjustments to ensure fairness. Rest assured, disclosing this information will not impact your treatment in our process.

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