At AKQA we believe in the imaginative application of art and science to create beautiful ideas, products and services.

With an entrepreneurial and collaborative approach, we design adaptive digital services and content that capture the imagination and create impact, delivering impressive returns for our clients.

As a Senior Producer at AKQA Paris, you will be the production expert responsible for the set-up and management of complex end-to-end, full life-cycle production projects mixing photography, video, 3D and 2D motion, Gen-AI, post-production, in close collaboration with the creative and client service teams. 

You will be involved in the conception phase to frame a safe and suitable production setup after proof-checking the feasibility of creative ideas. You will be responsible from inception and scope definition through to delivery, setting up the best production systems to reach the balance between competitivity towards our client, profitability of the projects, and quality of the deliveries.   

The position also consists of defining what typology of content is most relevant to be conceived given the context, targeted consumers, and client. This is a client-facing role requiring effective communication and management skills across several internal disciplines: Creative, Client Services, Strategy and Delivery.

The producer is also responsible for setting up fair and efficient partnerships with third parties so that they bring value to our production projects. Most importantly, the position consists of being a reference for the postproduction phase of any content project. 

Located in the heart of Paris in Saint-Germain-des-Près (6th arrondissement), you will work in an environment that fosters a meritocratic culture and encourages ownership, and you will be surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields. Contributing to AKQA’s founding values: Innovation, Service, Quality and Thought, you will be excited about being part of our success. You will thrive when faced with new challenges and will constantly strive to improve the way things are done for our clients.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Closely work with the Creative team to ensure and conduct meticulous scoping, planning, costing and timing of projects.
• Evaluate and improve delivery practices and techniques. Notably by conceiving and crafting relevant and flexible management tools (dashboards, financial models, etc.)
• Oversee the entire delivery and execution process, ensuring and facilitating effective team communication and collaboration – most specifically in the post-production phase.
• Ensure a collaborative ‘One Team’ approach comprising both client and agency representatives. Organize postproduction systems and workflows as optimized as possible.
• Cultivate excellent communication towards internal teams, clients and partners.
• Use AKQA’s software and systems to track the financial performance
• Ensure that both financial objectives and quality standards are met through all phases of the project: from client brief to pre-production, production, and postproduction. 
• Help build out AKQA SoW and articulate production workstreams accordingly.
• Select, pilot, and manage a wide range of third parties, always bearing in mind the company’s value and making sure that its interest as well as our clients’ is respected.
• Organize and manage any relevant third-party company delegation, putting together protective production contracts as detailed as possible (based on the AKQA existing templates).
• Carry out risk assessment, and flag necessary warnings in due time.
• Run the postproduction phase to deliver master assets.
• Run the secondary postproduction phase to deliver adapted assets.

QUALITIES AND CHARACTERISTICS

• Demonstrate 5+ years experience working on high-end content production projects for luxury clients, including campaign, brand films, photography, CGI and more
• Ability to implement innovative, interactive, and consumer-focused solutions from a production standpoint. 
• Rigorous in organization and management, conscientious and adept in solving issues at all levels of a project
• Experience working with Creative teams with the ability to make sound commercial and financial decisions, quickly understand problems, propose solutions, and manage client situations.
• Ability to inspire, support and understand the interplay between people, processes, and systems
• Sharp attention to detail and a drive for perfection
• Be an excellent team player who supports and elevates the project and other team members
• Excellent communication in English, French is a plus. 

AKQA is committed to developing wellbeing and supporting life choices for our team. We provide an extensive range of benefits. To find out more click here.

We believe great work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach including required in-office days. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

AKQA is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.