Head of Production
London
Studios – Production /
Full-time, Permanent /
Off the back of delivering the first luxury brand collaboration in esports brands, GUCCI x Fnatic, and driving BMW head first into a gaming future, this is a role for the aspirational as we continue to raise the bar on connecting to the fastest and liveliest segment of youth culture through our creative endeavours.
As Head of Production at Fnatic, you'll lead our internal studio responsible for delivery of all creative from across the business, be it creating highly engaging campaigns for our brand partnerships with global brands like BMW and AMD, brand content pieces with talent collaborations or diverse product marketing assets to launch the next Fnatic apparel drops to millions of fans. You'll be meticulous about quality, and ensure that our ethos of high performance is reflected in all of the creative we produce.
You'll have a track record of implementing great processes to make the most of the creative minds you've worked with in the past, and be a cool head in times of high pressure, keeping morale high and ensuring standards never slip. You're also the type of person who can see problems before they arise, and have an innate sense of when a situation requires flexibility to deviate from a well-laid plan in order to get the best result. Most importantly, you'll be passionate about seeing how your efforts in planning and process translate to attention-grabbing creative that continues to surprise and delight millions of fans and new audiences, across the world.
Your mission is to:
- Oversee production of all creative requests within Fnatic, ensuring delivery of assets that are on time, on budget, and of a high standard
- Keep Producers and Project Managers on point with a unified production process, and work closely with the COO and People & Culture Director to ensure planning is aligned with company planning and goal setting processes
- Work closely with Creative Leads to ensure appropriate level of resource is available for upcoming production needs
- Drive compliance with briefing processes from Commercial and Marketing teams to ensure creative delivered always exceeds expectations
- Maintain a high level of morale in the team, especially during occasions of time pressure
- Ensure risks are managed appropriately within projects and preventative measures are taken
- Ensure production progress and timelines are communicated within Fnatic; as well as leading on reporting post major projects
- Monitor adherence to budgets and look to make savings without compromising quality
- Maintain industry and market awareness on production methodology and ensure Producers/Project Managers benefit from relevant innovations
- Explore useful planning and production management tools, test their effectiveness and implement where suitable
- Support talent acquisition efforts within Production as required, leading on candidate assessment and providing appropriate feedback
We're looking for:
- Track record of delivering award-winning and innovative multimedia campaigns across a variety of platforms
- A deep understanding of creative production disciplines and process, and curiosity to stay on top of latest trends
- On point intuition, with ability to think through brief requirements holistically, drawing out any issues or pitfalls and providing solutions
- Detail-orientation and strength in resource management/optimisation, able to do a little with a lot
- Ability to work with stakeholders (internal and external) at varying levels of seniority
- Planning and budget management proficiency
- Proven management skills and ability to grow those you mentor
- A positive disposition, resilient and calm under pressure
- Connection to youth culture and appreciation for great creative output
- Flexibility and willingness to consider different approaches to solve problems
- Excellent written and verbal communication in English, other languages desirable
What we have to offer:
- The chance to learn from an ambitious and super creative team, and enjoy the buzz of our fast-paced business
- Award winning office in the heart of Shoreditch in London
- Private medical insurance (Vitality)
- Eyecare vouchers
- Cycle to work scheme
- Self-development book requests for the Fnatic Library
- Fnatic shop staff discount
- Fruit, drinks and snacks available daily in the office
- Regular lunch clubs, Friday drinks and other social activities
Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: #AlwaysFnatic
At Fnatic, we believe that a diverse mix of voices leads to better discussions, decisions, and outcomes for everyone. We strive to recruit and nurture an inclusive workforce who feel empowered every day to forge the future as part of the Black and Orange family.
We know that applying for jobs can be daunting - but be assured that at Fnatic:
- Who you are, and how you identify has no impact on our selection process
- We understand no candidate will tick 100% of what our job descriptions are seeking, so if you’re missing a point here or there, we still want to hear from you
- We're happy to consider reasonable adjustments where needed to fully participate in Fnatic’s recruitment experience - just let us know.
About us
Fnatic is a global esports performance brand headquartered in London, laser-focused on seeking out, levelling up and amplifying gamers and creators. Our history is unparalleled. Founded in 2004, we are the most successful esports brand of the last decade, winning more than 200 championships across 30 different games.
Today, driven by our ability to advance esports performance, Fnatic is the channel through which the most forward-thinking brands communicate with young people. We deliver industry-leading content, experiences and activations globally with bases in Berlin, Belgrade, Tokyo among others. Our pros and creators generate hundreds of millions of watch hours, showcasing our global partners to an audience of millions of fans across our social platforms.
Forging the future is in our DNA. We pioneered the intersection of street culture and esports with merch collaborations, and continue to lead the industry with the quality of our pro wear and fan apparel. After launching in 2016, our award-winning esports equipment (comprising mice, keyboards, headsets and pads) has sold to hundreds of thousands of gaming enthusiasts who want to play better.
Gaming is the place where music, fashion, sport and technology come together, and Fnatic is leading the charge.
