Production Account Director

Publicis Production harnesses the power of Publicis Groupe’s entire global production capabilities. Through our family of production brands, we access best-in-class production talent, models and technology worldwide.
We do this with pioneering production solutions that drive performance in a data-led marketing landscape and help brands to win in the platform world.
The Global Production Account Director is a senior role responsible for overseeing all aspects of marketing production across global markets and regions. Focusing on building client relationships and growing the business, responding to pitch proposals, strengthening our global teams and reporting to clients. This includes topline oversight of primary production (shoots/origination), CRM, web and automation workstreams. The role requires strategic oversight, operational excellence, and creative collaboration with agencies, production studios, and media teams to deliver high-quality, fit-for-platform content that meets global brand standards.
Working closely with the Global Production Lead and the Global Operations Lead, this role is highly client-facing and demands the ability to manage competing priorities, foster collaboration across time zones, and identify opportunities for growth and innovation. A strong grasp of data and reporting is essential, as is the ability to build a positive team spirit across teams in different regions.
Production Strategy & Execution
Support global production planning and execution across origination, studio setup and oversight, CRM, web, creative amplification and automation
Work with Production teams to oversee shoot logistics, talent coordination, and production timelines across multiple regions
Ensure teams are able to deliver assets on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standards
Drive innovation in production methodologies, including automation, AI integration, and distributed production networks
Client & Stakeholder Management
Collaborate with creative agencies, media teams, and production partners to assess growth opportunities and risks
Partner with the Global Operations Lead to ensure operational excellence across all production touchpoints
Implement and optimise processes to improve speed-to-market, content reuse, and workflow efficiency
Commercial & Financial Oversight
Understand global production budgets, ensuring financial efficiency & value
Report on KPIs related to production performance, cost savings and asset utilisation
Team & Culture Building
This role will help to cultivate a high-performing, inclusive team culture across global production teams
Relevant experience in production roles, ideally within FMCG, food or consumer brands
An understanding of shoots and production teams across multiple regions and time zones would be helpful
Strong record of managing creative development, adaptation, CRM, web and automation processes
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic environments with multiple concurrent projects
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