Integrated Producer

Job Description

As an Integrated Producer, you’ll manage artwork development, production timelines and approvals and other client campaigns, spanning print and digital display channels. You’ll oversee the end-to-end design and artwork production process, from initial scoping through to final delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time, to brief and within budget. Working closely with Project Management, you’ll develop and maintain detailed production schedules, timelines and cost estimates to ensure a smooth and efficient delivery process.

STRATEGY 

• Help build and adapt the current workflow system in response to new business and developing technologies 
• Build strong relationships of trust/reliance with all agency staff and departmental managers 

CLIENT 

• Take briefs from Account Management and Creative and accurately brief Studio Manager or Studio Designer on job requirements, timings and available head-hours 
• Setup and run Studio Briefings 
• Provide the Studio with brief and artwork specifications prior to commencement of artwork. 
• Generate and maintain detailed timing plans from Production Briefing, internal artwork development and approval through to external production and final delivery, in conjunction with Project Management and Production 
• Attend relevant daily Studio WIP meetings with Studio manager and Creative Traffic 
• Ensure internal sign off on all projects – retouching, artwork, proofs etc. 
• Escalate to Production Director any issues on a specific project or account that may jeopardise the smooth execution of a campaign/project 

FINANCIAL 

• Produce all Design/Studio Artwork estimates for client approval, working with Account Management to ensure sufficient internal revenue is generated for the agency 
• Commitment to total accuracy when creating an estimate – with both internal rate cards and external suppliers costing 
• Work closely with the Studio Managers to ensure that actuals/timesheets are monitored against estimates to capture all extra changes or time spent on Studio projects.  
• Flag with Account Management when costs are about to exceed estimate/budget set 
• Budget analysis. 
• Keep accurate and up-to-date timesheets for Production headhours on all assigned projects 

OPERATIONAL 

• Have detailed knowledge of assigned client’s brand guidelines and ensure all artwork complies with them in conjunction with the Studio Manager 
• Maintain fluid communication with Account Management and Creative on all aspects of project production internally and externally 
• Consult with the Studio Manager and Designers as appropriate to provide technical advice and solutions to meet creative requirements 
• Bring a practical production viewpoint to creative, using technical expertise, creative intuition and thorough planning while managing expectations in relation to time and budget 
• Communicate regularly and effectively all production timings, progress and any other important information pertaining to the project and the internal Project Teams  
• Co-ordinate image conversions and proofs 
• Oversee and despatch material to publications via Quickcut and interactive media via Sizmek and Double-Click or to Media Agency as required 
• Maintain and adhere to Studio job bag system – refine as needed 

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years Production and Traffic experience in similar agency environments 
• Ability to communicate effectively and manage people/resources 
• Excellent understanding of the workflow of an ad agency, with good additional understanding of art buying, print production and interactive design/production procedures. 
• Good mediator of the creative process with Creative, Account Service, Studio, Production etc 
• An understanding of all media types and media requirements  
• An understanding of how creative/graphics will reproduce in different media 
• Good understanding of revenue process and profitability - Strong numerical / financial acumen 
• Highly organised with attention to detail, resilience and determination to achieve required results 
• Ability to swiftly gain overview of situations and prioritise activities 
• Excellent diplomatic skills and the ability to deal confidently with people at all levels  
• Good understanding of Apple OSX and its programs. 

Additional Information

What we can offer:

• Beautiful office space with breakfast supplies, snacks, drinks and fruit.
• Flexible working – a mix of office and home.
• Bring your dog to work.
• Paid parental leave and kids club.
• Employee Reward & Recognition program.
• Agency off-site away days.
• Access to our full-service wellbeing provider – including GPs, Psychologists, Health Coaches, Nutritionists and more!
• Social events, diversity initiatives and team sports tournaments.
• Birthday leave.
• And so much more!

About Us

We’re in the memory business. It’s what sets BMF apart and drives us to create long-lasting ideas. This is what builds trustworthy brands and has made us the most effective creative agency in Australia. Our team of 130+ thinkers, doers and makers shape not only culture, but what people remember of it worldwide.

We have the unique advantage of being part of a boutique Australian network with global offices we can align with, but one where everyone has a voice, and every client is heard. That’s why we’re home to long ideas and long relationships. And together, we build businesses that last.

BMF is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally and linguistically diverse communities, and LGBTQIA+ individuals.