AKQA’s Senior Producer at AKQA, you will be responsible for the management of complex end-to-end, full life-cycle cross-platform production projects of Photography,Video for Digital and Broadcast, Post-Production, Social Creative Activation, and Immersive/Experiential design.

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 competitiveness towards our client,profitability of the projects, and quality of the deliveries.

The position consists of defining what typology of content is most relevant to be conceived given the context, targeted consumers, and client.The position requires strong knowledge of social networks and brand strategy.The producer must help build a relevant offer of video and photography production at the agency.This is a client-facing role requiring effective communication and management skills across several internal disciplines: Strategy, Client Services, Creative.

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 post production phase of any content project.

As a member of AKQA Tokyo, you will join a dynamic, globally minded team surrounded by some of the brightest minds in their fields.With oversight from the Delivery & Operations Director you will create world-class experiences for both Japanese and overseas markets.

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Project Delivery

• Successfully manage the execution of complex projects. Ensure targets aremet, and that expectations, budgets, and timelines are aligned in collaboration with the Client Service team.
• Ensure consistently high stakeholder satisfaction, with mutual benefits forclients and AKQA.
• Provide accurate reporting and forecasting of resources, financials,deliverables and timelines; fostering visibility and tracking dependencies.
• Build out AKQA SoW and articulate production workstreams accordingly.
• Ensure AKQA clients balance value for money with results.
• Conduct project retro meetings and contribute to continuous improvement of the delivery process.

• Production Skills

• Manage the production process, from planning and pre-production to shoot management, risk mitigation and post-production.
• Manage all aspects of audio production, including voice-over, final mixes and rights management.
• Photography, Video for Digital and Broadcast, Post-Production, Social Creative Activation, and Experiential event design.

• Supplier Management

• Able to identify the most appropriate supplier for the required task.
• Ensure outsourced projects are delivered on time, within budget and to the highest standards.
• 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.
• Maintain a ‘black book’ of approved suppliers.
• Organize and manage any relevant third-party company delegation,putting together protective production contracts as detailed as possible(based on the AKQA existing templates).

• Other

•  Lead and inspire, sharing your knowledge with peers and mentoring mid/junior delivery team.Cultivate a positive team environment,promoting proactivity, enthusiasm for client businesses, and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS & CHARACTERISTICS

• 6+ years of experience preferably within a consulting or agency environment,implementing innovative, interactive, and consumer-focused solutions.
• Demonstrate experience working on interactive content production projects including campaign, brand films, photography, and more
• Experience working with Creative teams with the ability to make sound commercial and financial decisions, quickly understand problems, propose solutions, and manage client situations.
• Rigorous in organization and management, conscientious and adept in solvingissues at all levels of a project
• 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.

AKQA is an Equal Opportunities Employer, we believe that diversity is vital to AKQA’s ability to provide our clients with the best recommendations and are committed to fostering a varied and inclusive work environment. Your race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation,please let us know.