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Job Description - Sr. Producer, Creative Production, NA Integrated Brand CreativeContract Role - ETWTopline Summary:Acts as a Sr. Creative ProducerSr. Creative Producer duties include leadingscoping all aspects of production. Including identifying production and creative partners, providing guidance on timing and budget criteria, shepherding projects through the ideation, pre-production, production, and post-production process. This includes managing everything from consistent integration of our creative brand POV, to driving contractual oversight and legal feedback, to ensuring assets are delivered to spec. Act as a 360 producer, from brand video & photography, to documentary content, to animation, to social assets, to eventsactivations. Drive collaboration with project management. Educate teams about the production process that would aid in driving efficiency.Responsibilities:LeadingScoping all aspects of production - including identifying production partners, timing, budget, and sourcing of deliverables across a variety of projects and platformsplacements.Source creative photographersillustratorcasting agenciesproduction agenciesstylistsmodels + talentvideographerscopywritersOversee all elements of production (location scoutingcastingmodel & wardrobe selection, insurance coverage, adhering to shot list and schedule as relates to budget, obtaining creative overage estimates as need be, following compliance guidelines, booking travel, ensure file and spec sizes, provide any necessary meta-data, review, and approve all final billing from vendor for payment.Responsible for art buying, managing internal and external content creation (photo, video, artwork, illustrators, copy, etc.)Cultivate relationships and collaborate with emerging and existing artists, agencies, and other partnersInitiate, direct, plan, and execute photo and video productions. Work to create schedule, review concepts with Brand Creative and key stakeholders and ensure concept works within budgets and schedule.Serves as production lead on all projects that are assigned from inception to completion.Develop project plans and associated communications alongside key functional partners (creative, digital, editorial, influencer marketing, brand marketing, product, and ops)Drive collaboration with project management - including workbacks, budget tracking and communications as well as educating teams about the production process to drive efficiency and grounded processCollaborate with cross functional global and regional teams including IBC (integrated brand creative), Brand Management, Brand Planning + Operations, Digital Marketing and Retail Brand.Passionate knowledge of what's happening in the creative and cultural world that our brand communicatesPartner with legal team to clear all rights and obtain accurate release formsagreements. Ensure compliance and good business sense with regulations and codes of practiceNegotiate, prepare and control production budget while partnering with project managers and budget holdersContract negotiations and process improvements. Knowledge of industry trends to offer insights on opportunities for new growth, creative opportunities, and community network connections.Collaborate and partner with creative leads to drive new creative approaches that align brand aesthetics across all platforms.Drive creative excellence, creative opportunities and community network connections.Provide clear communication of project statuses.Proactive approach to responsibilities and creative problem-solving.Ensure all content gets uploaded to appropriate locations in Box andor Brand Portal as directed.Partner with agencies and internal teams to execute brand activations to the highest standard to ensure cohesive consumer experience.Key Capabilities:Clear understanding of the creative and production processBackground in motionmotion contentAbility to lead talent, creative and crew towards one single visionComes with a robust deep and evolving list of creative partnersLeads with a creative vision and maintain a high standard for creative excellenceSelf-motivatedOperates well under ambiguityBias towards action + problem solvingStrong negotiation skillsExcellent communication written and verbal skillsAbility to work under pressureMust be team oriented, organized and able to multi-task8+ years of experience in photoart buying industry