Senior Producer

Role Responsibilities

Project Delivery

Successfully manage the execution of complex projects.
Ensure targets are met and expectations, budgets, and timelines are aligned in collaboration with the Client Service team.
Ensure consistently high stakeholder satisfaction, with mutual benefits for clients 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 Management

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.
Oversee production across photography, digital and broadcast video, post‑production, social creative activation, and experiential event design.

Supplier Management

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, while ensuring both company and client interests are respected.
Maintain a vetted list of approved suppliers.
Organize and manage any relevant third‑party company delegation, putting together protective production contracts as detailed as possible.

Other

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

Qualifications & Characteristics

6+ years of experience, preferably in an agency environment, delivering innovative, interactive, and consumer‑focused solutions.
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 solving issues 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.
Native‑level proficiency in Japanese.
Business‑level proficiency in English.
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.

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