Global Production Director
hace 5 días
New York
Job Description We are WPP Production - the unified global production company that brings together all of WPP's content producers, studios and craft experts into one connected organisation. We combine world-class human craft with next generation technology to originate, design, and deliver multi-channel content systems at scale. Built for borderless collaboration and powered by deep craft expertise, we are the production engine designed for today's always on, AI driven marketing world. WPP Production is part of WPP. WPP is the creative transformation company. We use the power of creativity to build better futures for our people, planet, clients, and communities. For more information, visit wpp.com A Hybrid working model We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process. What does a Global Production Director do at Hogarth? At Hogarth, the Global Production Director is a senior, Executive Producer+ level role accountable for defining and designing the overarching global production strategy, frameworks, and scalable models for integrated marketing campaigns and "big bet" brand initiatives. This leader establishes the strategic direction, methodologies, and guidelines that enable the efficient, effective, and consistent execution of our creative vision across all tiers, markets, and channels worldwide. Crucially, this role focuses on strategic design, thought leadership, and model development, and is not responsible for day-to-day production delivery or project management. Instead, it empowers regional and local teams by providing the strategic clarity and repeatable models for them to adapt and execute with ownership. The role operates as part of a senior leadership team, partnering with Creative, Business, and Strategy leaders to proactively embed strategic production expertise at the earliest inception phase of major campaigns. It also involves working directly with Content Strategists, Creative Teams, and regional production leads to shape and optimize production approaches from a strategic standpoint, ensuring innovative ideas are viable, scalable, and strategically positioned for execution "through the line." This role represents a critical blend of creative understanding, operational excellence, and a global mindset, focused on optimizing resources and harnessing innovation to deliver exceptional brand impact without compromising creative integrity. Key Responsibilities: Global Production Strategy & Frameworks • Strategy & Model Design:Develop and implement comprehensive, end-to-end production strategies and repeatable models for multi-channel, global marketing campaigns. This includes defining methodologies, resource allocation principles, budget frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies that span Tier 1 origination to Tier 3 market localization, • Global Scalability & Governance:Design production strategies that seamlessly account for global scalability, localization needs (cultural relevance, translation, transcreation), regional nuances, and tiered campaign structures. Establish clear pathways and governance for collaboration and strategic handover to local execution teams, • "Big Bet" Leadership:Provide strategic production leadership for high-profile, complex initiatives, identifying innovative production techniques and partners to guide groundbreaking creative from a strategic perspective, • Inception Partnership & Influence:Proactively engage with Creative, Content Strategy, Channel Planning, Account teams, and crucially, regional/local production leads from the earliest stages of campaign development. Provide early production viability assessments and strategic recommendations to influence creative concepts and content strategies, identifying efficiencies and optimal pathways, in close consultation with local teams to ensure practical application, • Strategic Liaison:Act as the central strategic production point of contact, fostering robust relationships with global and divisional Creative, Content Strategy, Account/Client Service, and local production teams, providing strategic guidance and ensuring alignment across diverse stakeholders, • Technology & Methodology Identification:Identify and evaluate emerging production technologies (e.g., AI in content creation, virtual production, interactive media) and innovative methodologies to foster efficiency and expanded creative possibilities, • Implementation Partnership:Strategically partner with WPP Open and Hogarth Innovation for the successful piloting and integration of these solutions, ensuring they enhance creative output and operational efficiency across the network, • A minimum of 12-15+ years of experience in production, with significant time spent recently in a senior leadership role within an advertising agency or a dedicated advertising production agency. Experience working directly with or for major CPG brands is highly preferred, • Deep familiarity with the advertising ecosystem; you are an expert at navigating complex inter-agency communications and can serve as the central production hub for various partners (creative, media, strategy, client), • Proven track record of developing and implementing scalable, global production strategies and operational frameworks for complex, integrated marketing campaigns., • Deep expertise in managing the production lifecycle "through the line," from Tier 1 brand concepts to Tier 3 market adaptations, with a strong understanding of localization and transcreation, • Exceptional financial acumen, with experience developing strategic budget frameworks, optimizing multi-million dollar global spends, and managing vendor ecosystems, • Demonstrated ability to partner with and influence senior-level stakeholders across Creative, Strategy, and Business leadership, acting as a trusted advisor from the initial campaign inception, • A strong creative sensibility paired with an obsession for operational excellence; you must be able to protect the creative vision while engineering the most efficient path to execution, • A global mindset with experience working across multiple regions and a nuanced understanding of cultural and market differences, • A passion for innovation, with a strong awareness of emerging production technologies (AI, virtual production, etc.) and their strategic application, • Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to distill complex strategic ideas into clear, actionable guidance for diverse, cross-functional teams #LI-SB2 #LI-Hybrid Why work here: At WPP Production, you'll help shape the future of content production at a truly global scale. We bring together world-class talent, cutting-edge studios, and advanced technology to solve some of the most complex creative and production challenges in the industry. You'll work in a collaborative, borderless environment where craft excellence is valued, innovation is encouraged, and AI and next-generation tools are used to amplify not replace human creativity. With access to diverse projects, global career opportunities, and the backing of WPP's unmatched network, this is a place where you can grow your skills, make real impact, and create work that performs for every audience, across every channel, at every moment. Inclusion and Impact WPP is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers. 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