Lead producer (maternity cover)

Critical Playground LLC; Greater London; Híbrido; GBP 40.000 - 45.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Flexible/remote working

Hoxton office

Equal opportunities employer

Descripción de la vacante

Dezeen Studio in London is seeking an experienced lead producer to join our creative team on a six-month maternity cover contract. You will oversee the delivery of editorial and branded content projects from brief to final production, coordinating video, editorial, social and branded outputs.

Reporting to the Studio director, you will manage budgets and schedules across multi-format productions, build strong client relationships and ensure work meets Dezeen’s high creative standards.

Formación

• Experience with branded content, social-first video and digital publishing is essential.
• Significant experience producing creative content within a content studio, agency, media company or production environment.
• Strong creative eye and portfolio with a genuine interest in architecture, design and visual storytelling.
• Proven ability to deliver complex, multi-format projects from brief to completion and manage budgets.

Responsabilidades

• Lead planning, development and delivery of a varied portfolio of creative editorial and branded content projects.
• Develop briefs with clients and internal teams, shape concepts and deliver compelling creative solutions.
• Oversee production across formats including video, live talks, editorial and social-first content.
• Manage budgets, schedules, resources and external suppliers to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Lead production teams and freelancers, fostering a collaborative and ambitious working environment.
• Act as key client contact, building trusted relationships and communicating throughout production.
• Collaborate with creative, editorial and commercial teams to meet client objectives and Dezeen standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve production processes and workflows.

Conocimientos

Branded content

Social-first video

Digital publishing

Project management

Client relationships

Leadership

Organisational skills

Communication

Descripción del empleo

Dezeen is looking for an experienced, creative and highly organised lead producer to join our creative team Dezeen Studio in London on a six-month maternity cover contract.

Dezeen Studio is the creative content studio of Dezeen, the world’s leading architecture and design magazine. We work with some of the most exciting brands in architecture, interiors, design and technology to create engaging, original content for a global audience.

As lead producer, you oversee the delivery of creative projects from initial brief through to final production, bringing together talented teams across video, editorial, social and branded content. You’ll be equally comfortable shaping ideas, managing complex productions, building client relationships and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest creative standard.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, collaborative producer who combines creative ambition with exceptional project management skills and a passion for architecture, design and visual storytelling.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Studio director, your main duties will include but not limited to:

• lead the planning, development and delivery of a varied portfolio of creative editorial and branded content projects
• work closely with clients and internal teams to develop briefs, shape concepts and deliver compelling creative solutions
• oversee production across multiple formats, including video, live filmed talks, editorial and social-first content
• manage budgets, schedules, resources and external suppliers, ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish
• lead production teams and freelancers, fostering a collaborative, positive and creatively ambitious working environment
• act as a key point of contact for clients, building trusted relationships and communicating clearly throughout the production process
• work closely with creative, editorial, and commercial teams to ensure projects meet both client objectives and Dezeen’s creative standards
• identify opportunities to improve production processes, workflows and ways of working
• maintain a strong understanding of emerging formats, creative trends and developments across architecture, design and digital media

Experience and capabilities

Experience with branded content, social-first video and digital publishing are essential.

In addition, the ideal candidate will:

• have significant experience producing creative content within a content studio, creative agency, media company or production environment
• have a strong creative eye and portfolio, and a genuine interest in architecture, design, interiors, culture and visual storytelling
• have a proven track record of delivering complex, multi-format projects from brief to completion
• be an excellent project manager, comfortable balancing competing priorities, managing budgets and keeping multiple projects moving at once.
• Be a confident communicator who can build strong relationships with clients, creatives, colleagues and external partners
• have excellent organisational skills and a proactive, solutions-focused approach
• be comfortable leading teams, making decisions and taking responsibility for delivery
• be adaptable, collaborative and calm under pressure, with a commitment to delivering work to a high standard

Details:

• location: London, UK
• contract: Fixed 6-month maternity cover
• start date: December 2026
• salary: £40,000-£45,000, depending on experience
• application deadline: 5 November

This is a full-time, 6-month fixed-term maternity cover position starting in December 2026.

The role is based at Dezeen’s office in Hoxton, London, UK. However, we offer flexible and remote working opportunities to our team.

Dezeen is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and promote equality and inclusion amongst our staff. We welcome applications for all, regardless of personal characteristics or background.

Due to the anticipated volume of applications, we regretfully will only respond to candidates selected for interview.