Production Director Job at AKQA (Tokyo)

Production Director

The Production Director (Communications) is responsible for leading and deliveri...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in production leadership roles within advertising agencies, creative agencies, or production companies
Proven track record delivering large-scale brand, communication, or campaign projects
Strong experience in film production, content production, and integrated campaigns
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Deep understanding of production workflows, budgeting, and vendor management
Business-level English proficiency and native-level Japanese communication skills

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end delivery of communication and brand projects, including film, digital content, integrated campaigns, events, and experiential executions
Own production planning, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and risk management
Ensure delivery quality, creative integrity, and consistency across all outputs
Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve production risks and issues
Partner closely with Creative Directors and creative teams to assess feasibility and translate ideas into executable production plans
Provide production guidance during ideation to balance creativity, quality, timeline, and budget
Protect and elevate creative intent throughout the entire production process
Act as a senior point of contact for clients on all production-related matters
Lead production discussions, align expectations, and manage changes in scope or direction
Communicate clearly and transparently on timelines, costs, risks, and trade-offs

Fulltime

Production Director

The Production Director will lead a team of Producers to plan and execute high-i...

Location

United States , New York

Salary:

110000.00 - 150000.00 USD / Year

SoHo Experiential

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

6+ years of experience in producing a variety of experiential marketing events
3+ years of experience managing multiple full-time Production resources with demonstrable background in hiring, onboarding, and mentoring teams
3+ years experience managing freelance resources
Prior experience in an experiential agency preferred
Proven track record of managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously in a high-pressure environment
Expertise in event budgeting, contract negotiations, and resource optimization
Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office & Teams, Google Workspace, and presentation tools
familiarity with project management platforms (e.g., Asana, Smartsheet, Monday)
Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours (evenings, weekends, extended event days)

Job Responsibility

Spearhead the end-to-end production of large-scale experiential marketing events
Provide leadership and guidance for a team of Producers, fostering a collaborative, solution-oriented culture
Strategically design and oversee the development of a comprehensive operational plan for the production department, encompassing all logistical elements, including but not limited to budgeting, travel, equipment rentals, permitting, insurance, and venue coordination, vendor sourcing, and management
Direct and elevate pre-production, production, and on-site production processes, ensuring meticulous oversight during the end-to-end production cycle, while upholding the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and safety across all touchpoints
Partner with Creative, Client Services, and Growth teams to align event production with brand objectives and innovative strategies
Focus on operational infrastructure to support and elevate the production team and their processes
Source, negotiate, and manage vendor and contractor relationships, ensuring deliverables meet both timeline and budget requirements
Develop, manage, and optimize detailed event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness while upholding quality standards
Oversee risk management processes, develop contingency plans to address potential challenges and ensure seamless event execution

What we offer

Competitive compensation
Comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, and wellness programs
Generous PTO, including vacation, holidays, and wellness days
Professional growth opportunities in a dynamic, creative environment
A collaborative, inclusive workplace

Fulltime

Production Director

The Production Director (Communications) is responsible for leading and deliveri...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in production leadership roles within advertising agencies, creative agencies, or production companies
Proven track record delivering large-scale brand, communication, or campaign projects
Strong experience in film production, content production, and integrated campaigns
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Deep understanding of production workflows, budgeting, and vendor management
Business-level English proficiency and native-level Japanese communication skills

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end delivery of communication and brand projects, including film, digital content, integrated campaigns, events, and experiential executions
Own production planning, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and risk management
Ensure delivery quality, creative integrity, and consistency across all outputs
Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve production risks and issues
Partner closely with Creative Directors and creative teams to assess feasibility and translate ideas into executable production plans
Provide production guidance during ideation to balance creativity, quality, timeline, and budget
Protect and elevate creative intent throughout the entire production process
Act as a senior point of contact for clients on all production-related matters
Lead production discussions, align expectations, and manage changes in scope or direction
Communicate clearly and transparently on timelines, costs, risks, and trade-offs

Production Director

The Production Director (Communications) is responsible for leading and deliveri...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in production leadership roles within advertising agencies, creative agencies, or production companies
Proven track record delivering large-scale brand, communication, or campaign projects
Strong experience in film production, content production, and integrated campaigns
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Deep understanding of production workflows, budgeting, and vendor management
Business-level English proficiency and native-level Japanese communication skills

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end delivery of communication and brand projects, including film, digital content, integrated campaigns, events, and experiential executions
Own production planning, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and risk management
Ensure delivery quality, creative integrity, and consistency across all outputs
Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve production risks and issues
Partner closely with Creative Directors and creative teams to assess feasibility and translate ideas into executable production plans
Provide production guidance during ideation to balance creativity, quality, timeline, and budget
Protect and elevate creative intent throughout the entire production process
Act as a senior point of contact for clients on all production-related matters
Lead production discussions, align expectations, and manage changes in scope or direction
Communicate clearly and transparently on timelines, costs, risks, and trade-offs

Fulltime

Production Director

The Production Director (Communications) is responsible for leading and deliveri...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in production leadership roles within advertising agencies, creative agencies, or production companies
Proven track record delivering large-scale brand, communication, or campaign projects
Strong experience in film production, content production, and integrated campaigns
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Deep understanding of production workflows, budgeting, and vendor management
Business-level English proficiency and native-level Japanese communication skills

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end delivery of communication and brand projects, including film, digital content, integrated campaigns, events, and experiential executions
Own production planning, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and risk management
Ensure delivery quality, creative integrity, and consistency across all outputs
Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve production risks and issues
Partner closely with Creative Directors and creative teams to assess feasibility and translate ideas into executable production plans
Provide production guidance during ideation to balance creativity, quality, timeline, and budget
Protect and elevate creative intent throughout the entire production process
Act as a senior point of contact for clients on all production-related matters
Lead production discussions, align expectations, and manage changes in scope or direction
Communicate clearly and transparently on timelines, costs, risks, and trade-offs

Production Director

The Production Director (Communications) is responsible for leading and deliveri...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in production leadership roles within advertising agencies, creative agencies, or production companies
Proven track record delivering large-scale brand, communication, or campaign projects
Strong experience in film production, content production, and integrated campaigns
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Deep understanding of production workflows, budgeting, and vendor management
Business-level English proficiency and native-level Japanese communication skills

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end delivery of communication and brand projects, including film, digital content, integrated campaigns, events, and experiential executions
Own production planning, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and risk management
Ensure delivery quality, creative integrity, and consistency across all outputs
Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve production risks and issues
Partner closely with Creative Directors and creative teams to assess feasibility and translate ideas into executable production plans
Provide production guidance during ideation to balance creativity, quality, timeline, and budget
Protect and elevate creative intent throughout the entire production process
Act as a senior point of contact for clients on all production-related matters
Lead production discussions, align expectations, and manage changes in scope or direction
Communicate clearly and transparently on timelines, costs, risks, and trade-offs

Production Director

The Production Director (Communications) is responsible for leading and deliveri...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in production leadership roles within advertising agencies, creative agencies, or production companies
Proven track record delivering large-scale brand, communication, or campaign projects
Strong experience in film production, content production, and integrated campaigns
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Deep understanding of production workflows, budgeting, and vendor management
Business-level English proficiency and native-level Japanese communication skills

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end delivery of communication and brand projects, including film, digital content, integrated campaigns, events, and experiential executions
Own production planning, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and risk management
Ensure delivery quality, creative integrity, and consistency across all outputs
Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve production risks and issues
Partner closely with Creative Directors and creative teams to assess feasibility and translate ideas into executable production plans
Provide production guidance during ideation to balance creativity, quality, timeline, and budget
Protect and elevate creative intent throughout the entire production process
Act as a senior point of contact for clients on all production-related matters
Lead production discussions, align expectations, and manage changes in scope or direction
Communicate clearly and transparently on timelines, costs, risks, and trade-offs

Production Director

At AKQA (part of WPP) we believe in the imaginative application of art and scien...

Location

Japan , Tokyo

Salary:

Not provided

AKQA

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

8+ years of experience in production leadership roles within advertising agencies, creative agencies, or production companies
Proven track record delivering large-scale brand, communication, or campaign projects
Strong experience in film production, content production, and integrated campaigns
Excellent client-facing and stakeholder management skills
Deep understanding of production workflows, budgeting, and vendor management
Business-level English proficiency and native-level Japanese communication skills

Job Responsibility

Lead end-to-end delivery of communication and brand projects, including film, digital content, integrated campaigns, events, and experiential executions
Own production planning, schedules, budgets, resourcing, and risk management
Ensure delivery quality, creative integrity, and consistency across all outputs
Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve production risks and issues
Partner closely with Creative Directors and creative teams to assess feasibility and translate ideas into executable production plans
Provide production guidance during ideation to balance creativity, quality, timeline, and budget
Protect and elevate creative intent throughout the entire production process
Act as a senior point of contact for clients on all production-related matters
Lead production discussions, align expectations, and manage changes in scope or direction
Communicate clearly and transparently on timelines, costs, risks, and trade-offs

Fulltime

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