Senior Production Director

Latitude Digital Marketing; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job description

At Jellyfish we believe that our individual differences are our greatest assets. We are passionate about empowering every employee to reach their full potential and contribute their unique perspectives to our collaborative environment. We are an equal opportunity employer and firmly believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce drives innovation and leads to better solutions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other personal characteristics that make them who they are.

Jellyfish is a global digital marketing agency; a unique fusion of tech enthusiasts, creative minds, and media and data experts all united to empower our clients along their digital journey. Our commitment to embracing diverse perspectives fuels our innovation and strategies that challenge the status quo, reinvent media activation, and craft influential stories for our global clients and their customers. Join us in shaping a future where business growth and personal fulfilment go hand in hand.

Job Description

Reporting to our Senior Programme Director, as our Senior Production Director, you will lead and oversee all aspects of creative shoot production, across multiple creative agencies, cross-BU, cross-media, cross-geography, and for all activation levels.

Productions can vary in scale and complexity – and the Production Support levels may range from Light Support, Full Support, Integrated support to Consultancy only. This role requires a deep understanding of global shoot production and leadership. You will drive operational excellence, foster innovation, and mentor a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality creative outputs while aligning with Jellyfish’s business goals.

• Act as a senior point of contact for key clients, ensuring creative solutions align with their business needs.
• Deliver in line with and uphold the adidas Production Policy, Processes, Guidelines, and brand culture.
• Lead and develop a Creative shoot production team, ensuring operational efficiency.
• Partner with Operations to maintain and improve global operational processes.
• Be the final point of escalation for team and day-to-day production issues.
• Oversee all production resources and optimization possibilities.
• Manage large-scale budget, high profile talent, and optimise cost-efficiency across productions.

Qualifications

• 10 years+ experience in a mix of agency, brand and/or production companies, leading large scale global productions.
• Industry leadership with a deep understanding of trends, emerging technologies, and market shifts.
• Visionary approach to creative shoot production, driving innovation while ensuring commercial impact.
• Strong leadership and team management skills, with experience scaling creative production teams.
• Expertise in AI-driven production tools, automation, and emerging content technologies.
• Strong business acumen, including budgeting, resource optimization, and P&L management.
• Ability to balance creative excellence with data-driven performance insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, both internally and externally.

Additional Information

Join Jellyfish and experience a workplace where we prioritise your growth, celebrate your contributions, and empower you to tailor your work environment to suit your needs.

Reward: You'll be eligible to join our discretionary annual bonus scheme.

Custom Work Environment: Work remotely for up to 60% of your days and shape your day between 8am and 6:30pm with flexible working hours.

Growth, Your Way: Accumulate one paid day each month (2 hours per week) for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses.

Family Support: Enjoy 14 weeks of paid leave for primary caregivers and 4 weeks of paid leave for secondary caregivers. We also provide £1000 (or equivalent) towards courses for returning primary caregivers to support your transition back into work.