ROLE PROFILE

The WHY

This role exists to ensure NADINE MERABI’S campaign and content productions are planned and delivered smoothly, on time and within budget. The Creative Producer turns approved creative briefs into clear production plans and coordinates every practical detail from pre-production through to shoot delivery, post-production and final asset handover.

ROLE ACCOUNTABILITY

The WHAT

Responsible for:

• Production planning: Translating approved creative briefs into clear production plans, actions, milestones, critical paths and deliverable schedules across pre-production, shoot days and post-production.
• Production documentation: Creating and circulating accurate call sheets, schedules, shot-list trackers, contact lists, booking information and other production documentation in good time.
• Freelancers and suppliers: Sourcing, briefing, booking and coordinating the freelance creatives, studios, locations and production suppliers required for each project.
• Rate negotiation and bookings: Negotiating freelance and supplier rates, availability and working terms within agreed budgets and company processes, with clear written confirmations and usage information.
• Supplier network: Maintaining a dependable roster of photographers, videographers, stylists, hair and make-up artists, assistants, studios, locations, retouchers and other production partners.
• Purchase orders and invoices: Raising or coordinating purchase orders, documenting cost approvals, checking invoices against agreed costs and ensuring outstanding invoices are followed through for approval and payment.
• Samples and product: Liaising with Product and Merchandising and relevant teams to request samples on time and maintaining accurate product lists covering availability, substitutions, arrivals, transfers and returns.
• Product preparation and transport: Preparing, labelling, organising and packing product and shoot suitcases; coordinating couriers, transport and secure storage; and ensuring samples are checked back in or returned promptly.
• Shoot logistics: Coordinating studios, locations, crew, talent agencies, equipment, travel, accommodation, catering, couriers and permits, and confirming every practical requirement before the shoot.
• On-set coordination: Providing hands-on production support on shoot days, keeping the schedule moving, documenting agreed changes and resolving practical issues calmly and quickly.
• Post-production: Coordinating selects, retouching, editing, amends and approval rounds against the agreed schedule, with consolidated feedback communicated clearly.
• Asset delivery and records: Ensuring final files are complete, correctly named, supplied to specification and handed over to the relevant channel owners on time, with organised production and cost records retained.
• Cross-functional communication: Acting as the operational point of contact for live productions, running production check-ins and maintaining effective relationships across Creative, Product, Marketing, E-commerce and Finance.
• Secondary creative support: Where production priorities allow, supporting the Head of Creative with campaign research, references and deck preparation.