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Associate Director – Creative Production

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full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: California • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Own end-to-end production workflows from pre-production → shoot → post-production handoff
  • Deliver high volumes of performance-optimized content across content types such as UGC, testimonials, organic, photoshoots, and brandformance
  • Develop and produce new creative formats such as street interviews, sketches, skits, challenges, podcast-style ads, and high-fidelity studio campaigns
  • Design production systems that balance speed, quality, and scalability
  • Elevate production value to support expansion into YouTube, CTV, Amazon Video, and Linear TV
  • Explore and pilot AI-driven tools to scale output without linear increases in cost or complexity
  • Lead creator and influencer sourcing for performance creative
  • Brief creators clearly, manage timelines, negotiate rates, and ensure proper usage rights
  • Continuously improve sourcing workflows to maximize creative quality and efficiency
  • Co-own the annual production budget with the Senior Director of Performance Creative
  • Track spend, negotiate with vendors, and ensure adherence to budget targets
  • Reallocate resources as priorities shift while maintaining delivery velocity
  • Lead and coach a 5-person Creative Production team, including managers and associates
  • Drive clarity, accountability, and professional growth across the function
  • Build a healthy, high-performing production culture
  • Partner closely with Creative Strategy and Creative Operations (Editing & Design)
  • Ensure smooth handoffs from idea → capture → edit → delivery
  • Eliminate bottlenecks and maintain creative momentum

Requirements

  • 5–7 years of experience in creative production, sourcing, or operations (DTC brand or performance creative agency)
  • Proven ability to produce and source high-volume performance creative
  • Hands-on experience managing creators, negotiating rates, handling production logistics, organizing remote or on-site shoots
  • Track record of building and managing production teams (3+ people)
  • Strong operational mindset with excellent communication skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment
  • (Bonus) Experience using AI tools to accelerate or enhance creative production
  • (Bonus) Experience producing content for YouTube, CTV, or Linear TV
Benefits
  • Remote-first & flexible — work from anywhere with autonomy and trust
  • Competitive comp + performance bonus — earn based on your impact
  • Medical, dental & vision insurance — health coverage for you and your family
  • 401(k) with company match — plan for the long term
  • Unlimited PTO — recharge when needed, no counting days
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
creative productionsourcingperformance creativeproduction logisticscontent productionbudget managementteam managementnegotiationAI toolscontent formats
Soft Skills
communicationleadershiporganizationalaccountabilityprofessional growthproblem-solvingadaptabilitycollaborationcreativityefficiency