Hogarth · 23 hours ago
Global Production Director
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$125K/yr - $295K/yr
12+ years expHogarth is the Global Content Production Company, part of WPP, serving top brands worldwide. The Global Production Director will define and design the overarching global production strategy and frameworks for integrated marketing campaigns, focusing on strategic design and thought leadership rather than day-to-day production delivery.
AdvertisingMarketingTV Production
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive, end-to-end production strategies and repeatable models for multi-channel, global marketing campaigns
Design production strategies that seamlessly account for global scalability, localization needs (cultural relevance, translation, transcreation), regional nuances, and tiered campaign structures
Provide strategic production leadership for high-profile, complex initiatives, identifying innovative production techniques and partners to guide groundbreaking creative from a strategic perspective
Develop frameworks for managing complex global production budgets, optimizing spend, and advising on vendor ecosystem strategy (production houses, post-production studios, localization partners) to ensure best-in-class talent, cost-effectiveness, and strategic alignment
Proactively engage with Creative, Content Strategy, Channel Planning, Account teams, and crucially, regional/local production leads from the earliest stages of campaign development
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
Provide strategic clarity and repeatable models, enabling local and regional teams to take full ownership of execution
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
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
Equip stakeholders, including local producers and divisional leads, with knowledge on production best practices, innovative approaches, and available strategic platforms/tools
Qualification
Required
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
Experience in a highly matrixed organization, with a talent for empowering and enabling regional/local teams without direct authority
Company
Hogarth
Born to make the best work, brilliantly. We combine craft insight and technology to bring your creative work to life.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Natasha Cholerton-Brown
CEO, Americas
Richard Glasson
CEO
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