Director of Production

TM UK (Web); London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Director of Production to oversee the London production team. This senior role involves leading content-first projects, managing a high-performing team, and ensuring creative excellence on projects. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in production and a passion for storytelling and creative processes.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in production across creative agencies or studios.
• Strong financial acumen and multi-project oversight.
• Expertise in live action and motion graphics production.

Responsibilities

• Lead and scale the production department in London.
• Manage budgets, timelines, and team resourcing.
• Collaborate with creative and strategy teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Creative Production

Client Communication

Problem Solving

Budget Management

Job description

We’re looking for a Director of Production to join our London office and lead our growing production department.

In this role, you'll oversee the successful execution of content-first projects, including branded campaigns, live action, and motion design, and occasionally support experiential initiatives.

As a senior leader, you’ll be responsible for managing team operations, ensuring creative excellence across our output, and mentoring producers and production leads.

You'll work cross-functionally with creative, strategy, and client teams to ensure Thinkingbox delivers world-class work, on time, on budget, and on brief.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead and scale the production department within the London office
Oversee execution of content production projects, including live action, motion design, and social/digital campaigns
Provide strategic oversight and support for experiential activations when needed
Collaborate closely with creative and strategy leads to ensure alignment on project goals and creative direction
Manage budgets, timelines, scopes, and team resourcing across concurrent projects
Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of producers and coordinators
Champion and improve production workflows, tools, and processes
Act as a senior point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders on production matters
Support business development and pitch opportunities with operational insights and resourcing strategies
Contribute to overall office leadership, culture, and team cohesion


What You'll Bring

10+ years of experience in production across creative agencies, production companies, or content studios
Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
Expertise in live action, motion graphics, and digital content production
Familiarity with experiential production (pop-ups, installations, events) is a plus
Strong financial and operational acumen—comfortable with complex budgets and multi-project oversight
Deep understanding of end-to-end production pipelines and content workflows
Excellent client communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills
Highly organized, calm under pressure, and focused on solutions
Passion for storytelling and creative craft


Nice to Have

Experience in immersive tech (AR/VR/XR), digital installations, or innovation projects
Familiarity with UK production regulations and vendor network
Experience with multi-market or global productions


Equal Opportunity

At Thinkingbox, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. We believe that diversity is our creative strength, and it’s the blend of unique experiences and perspectives that drives our best problem-solving and innovation. The outcome? Greater creativity, growth, and meaningful impact. We encourage all applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender identity, to apply and bring their unique talents to our team.

To Apply

When applying, please be sure to include both your resume and portfolio (if applicable). While we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to the high volume of submissions, we want you to know that your information will be kept in our talent database and thoughtfully considered for future opportunities.

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“Pro has paid for itself several times over both with jobs I have directly applied for and tracked and as a tool that keeps me better networked and visible”