Creative Producer

Our client, a New York City based fashion brand with a powerful cultural mission at its core is looking to hire a Creative Producer for their NYC office. We’re seeking an experienced Creative Producer to lead the production of our campaigns, retail experiences, product launches, events, and brand initiatives. This role is ideal for someone who thrives at the intersection of creativity, operations, and execution Position Overview The Creative Producer is responsible for overseeing the planning, budgeting, production, and execution of creative projects across the organization. This individual will manage productions from concept through final delivery while ensuring every project is executed on time, on budget, and to the highest creative standard. Working cross functionally with Creative, Design, Marketing, Merchandising, Retail, Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership, the Creative Producer will serve as the central point of coordination for internal teams, creative partners, vendors, agencies, and production crews. This position requires exceptional organizational skills, production expertise, vendor management, budgeting experience, and the ability to successfully manage multiple complex projects simultaneously. Success in This Role The ideal Creative Producer is equal parts producer, project manager, and problem solver. They anticipate challenges before they arise, build trust across teams, and consistently deliver exceptional work under tight timelines. They are highly organized without losing sight of the creative vision, balancing operational excellence with a deep appreciation for design, culture, and storytelling. Production is more than logistics, it is the discipline that brings ideas to life. This role is instrumental in ensuring every campaign, retail experience, product launch, and cultural activation reflects the quality, intention, and impact that define the brand. Key Responsibilities Creative Campaign & Content Production: Lead the planning, production, and execution of all brand creative from concept through final delivery. Produce seasonal campaigns, editorials, product launches, look books, brand films, digital advertising, print advertising, social media content, and other marketing assets. Build and manage comprehensive production schedules, timelines, milestones, and project calendars. Coordinate pre-production, production, and post-production workflows across multiple concurrent projects. Facilitate creative reviews, stakeholder approvals, and cross-functional alignment throughout each project. Manage production logistics including locations, travel, equipment, rentals, permits, call sheets, and crew scheduling. Product Release & E-Commerce Production Oversee production for all product-related content supporting retail, e-commerce, and marketing initiatives. Produce e-commerce photography, editorial product imagery, campaign photography, product videos, collection launches, and seasonal content. Coordinate photographers, directors, videographers, stylists, casting directors, models, glam teams, digital technicians, production assistants, studios, and retail vendors. Develop detailed shoot schedules, production books, call sheets, and asset lists. Ensure creative assets are delivered on schedule to support product launch timelines and marketing campaigns. Maintain consistent visual standards across all product and campaign imagery. Retail Production Lead production for all retail environments and physical brand experiences. Oversee flagship store openings, retail renovations, pop-up shops, shop-in-shop environments, store refreshes, and temporary installations. Manage fixture fabrication, signage production, millwork, window displays, visual merchandising installations, and retail construction projects. Coordinate architects, designers, contractors, fabricators, installers, logistics providers, and specialty vendors. Develop installation schedules and coordinate project timelines with Retail and Operations teams. Events & Experiential Production Produce premium brand experiences that reinforce storytelling and cultural impact. Lead production for store openings, product launches, community events, cultural programming, artist talks, panel discussions, film screenings, listening sessions, dinners, Fashion Week events, VIP experiences, and press events. Source venues and negotiate vendor contracts and production estimates. Develop event budgets, timelines, staffing plans, production schedules, and run-of-show documents. Coordinate event production vendors including fabrication, lighting, audio, staging, furniture, catering, security, transportation, and guest services. Manage permits, insurance requirements, venue logistics, and compliance whenever applicable. Oversee on-site execution, troubleshoot production issues, and ensure a seamless guest experience from load-in through breakdown. Activations & Brand Partnerships Produce experiential marketing initiatives that elevate the brand. Lead production for brand collaborations, museum partnerships, exhibitions, installations, public activations, cultural initiatives, museum programming, and other strategic projects. Coordinate production across internal departments and external partners to ensure alignment with creative objectives. Develop production plans, schedules, staffing, logistics, and budgets for each activation. Ensure all activations reflect brand identity, storytelling, and cultural values. Measure production outcomes and identify opportunities to improve future activations. Project Management Serve as the operational lead across multiple high-priority creative initiatives. Build project timelines, production calendars, workback schedules, and milestone trackers. Lead kickoff meetings and establish project scopes, deliverables, and ownership across departments. Identify scheduling conflicts, production risks, and resource constraints while proactively developing solutions. Vendor & Talent Management Build and maintain a world-class network of production partners and creative talent. Source, evaluate, negotiate, onboard, and manage photographers, directors, production companies, agencies, freelancers, stylists, fabricators, installers, logistics providers, and event vendors. Review scopes of work, production estimates, and vendor proposals. Negotiate pricing while maintaining high production quality. Manage contracts, deliverables, production schedules, and vendor performance. Budget & Financial Management Maintain financial oversight across all creative productions. Develop production estimates, budgets, and cost projections. Track project expenses and monitor spending through each production. Review invoices, purchase requests, change orders, and vendor billing. Forecast production costs and identify opportunities for operational efficiencies. Manage contingency planning while balancing budget requirements with creative excellence. Provide budget reporting and project summaries to leadership. Cross-Functional Leadership Partner across the organization to successfully execute creative initiatives. Collaborate with Creative, Design, Marketing, Merchandising, Retail, Operations, Finance, and Executive Leadership throughout every stage of production. Translate creative vision into executable production plans. Align production schedules with business priorities, product launch calendars, and retail initiatives. Facilitate communication between internal teams and external production partners. On-Set & On-Site Production Leadership Serve as the lead producer during all production and installations. Direct day-to-day production operations for campaign shoots, retail installations, events, product launches, and experiential activations. Manage production crews, vendors, schedules, logistics, and talent throughout execution. Oversee quality control and ensure adherence to creative direction and production standards. Resolve on-site issues quickly and effectively to maintain production timelines. Post-Production & Asset Management Oversee final creative delivery and asset organization. Coordinate photo retouching, video editing, color correction, motion graphics, and final finishing. Manage creative review cycles, revisions, and stakeholder approvals. Ensure timely delivery of all final assets for marketing, retail, e-commerce, and archival purposes. Maintain organized digital asset management systems and production archives. Verify all deliverables meet the brand's creative standards, technical specifications, and project objectives before release. Qualifications 5–8+ years of experience in creative production, integrated production, experiential marketing, retail production, or campaign production. Experience producing campaigns within fashion, luxury, lifestyle, or creative industries. Strong understanding of commercial photography and video production. Experience managing retail buildouts, installations, or experiential activations. Proven experience managing multiple complex productions simultaneously. Excellent budgeting and financial management skills. Strong negotiation and vendor management experience. Comfortable traveling domestically and internationally as needed. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with premium or luxury fashion brands. Existing network of production vendors and creative talent. Knowledge of retail construction and fabrication processes. Familiarity with experiential marketing and cultural programming. Experience producing Fashion Week presentations, retail launches, or global activations. Working knowledge of project management platforms such as Air table, Notion, or Slack. Understanding of production insurance, permits, contracts, and risk management. #J-18808-Ljbffr