Off the back of delivering the first luxury brand collaboration in Esports brands, GUCCI x Fnatic, to helping Nike reach the fastest and liveliest segment of youth culture, or driving BMW head first into a gaming future, this is a role for the aspirational.

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
Working closely 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