Production Director
- Full-time
Company 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 full service global digital agency, combining strategy, creative, data and media buying and planning expertise with technology under one integrated roof. With almost 2,000 Jellies across 38 offices worldwide, we are the unconventional global partner of the future. We understand both brand and activation. We ensure our clients reach, influence and connect with the right audiences and fans based on data that reveals the insights to provide exceptional creative solutions across any platform. In short, we create and deliver culturally relevant creativity that cuts through the clutter and sets hearts (and feeds) on fire. As part of the Brandtech Group we’re at the forefront of the deployment of GenAI tools across every aspect of what we do and in PencilPro we have the world’s No 1 generative AI platform, revolutionising the process of creative production, distribution and performance prediction. Fast Company Most Innovative Companies 2024.
Our CoE's will expand in 2025 to support all C&E activity across all US Clients enabling us to continue to deliver against our client roster to be competitive without compromising on our creative output. We are looking for top-tier talented individuals based in Mexico City to join our teams and continue to evolve our collective global community.
Job Description
As the leader of the Mexican Production Hub, your primary responsibility will be to drive its growth and success.
You will develop and implement strategic plans and resources that allow growth. To excel in this role, you must deliver work to the highest standards while adopting proprietary tech solutions, optimizing production processes, and applying best practices across all production deliverables.
Your leadership and strategic vision will guide the success of the Mexican Production Hub (focused in Localization, Digital and Social Production) while contributing to our broader goals.
Main Responsibilities
- Build the Mexican Production Hub through strategic planning guided by a growth mindset.
- Working directly with clients and global production leads to understand and complete client requirements
- Lead a team of producers, editors, developers, and designers
- Ensure projects are delivered on brief, on time, and within budget.
- Embed a commercially minded culture and lead the team to maximize all commercial opportunities.
- Lead, develop, and improve production processes
- Collaborating with global production leads, PMs, and senior partners to guide traffic and utilisation with the Mexican production hub
- Mentor & support other production practitioners
- Ensuring best practices are applied across all production deliverables
- Scope, budgeting and estimate projects
- Develop client and internal relationships while leading retention and development of the team
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in multi-channel production, including Pre & Post Production
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Experience with asset delivery, localisation and asset optimisation
- A subject matter, industry expert
- Proven ability to provide excellent client service, commercial-minded and strategic thinker.
- Experienced in fostering excellent relationships with senior stakeholders, clients, external partners and colleagues
- Developed people management and leadership skills
- Ability to lead several projects, managing the team's time and resources
- Methodical and proactive with an eye for detail
- An extensive freelance network across all production products and Industry relationships/talent book
Note: We emphasise skills, expertise and behavioural attributes over years of experience and traditional degrees. If you want to join our collaborative team, we invite you to apply today with your resume in English.
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 receive a loyalty salary increase on your Jellyfish anniversary in addition to joining 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: Grow your career with one paid day each month for self-development and access to LinkedIn Learning with unlimited online courses.
🏥 Health Insurance: We provide a private health insurance policy that includes visual and dental plan coverage.
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