Lead Producer

  • Location: Sofia - Bulgaria
  • Salary: Dependent on experience
  • Closing date:

Ride Shotgun is a bit different. Not only are we one of the fastest growing strategic brand, activation and production agencies in the UK but we think big, go big creatively and deliver big in production to deliver fully joined-up brand journeys for clients of all shapes and sizes.

This role entails heading up our talented team of CGI producers in Sofia. Key responsibilities as a line manager will include leading the team effectively, offering production planning support, and personal growth through regular one to ones, and focused training in accordance with the business’s current and future needs and RS company values.

Although based in Sofia this role requires a close working relationship with our UK teams, meaning that effective clear and concise communication in English is a must. As a lead Producer you will support the wider team by red flagging any potential production issues at all stages of the production process from quoting, scoping through to project delivery. This will mean playing an active part in finding viable solutions to all production challenges including, but not restricted to production planning and delivery.

As the Lead producer, you will be responsible for all project planning and coordinating teams to deliver assigned CGI & Animations on time, within budget and to the highest Ride Shotgun quality standards.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Acting as an effective interface between the Production teams, Account management and the client.
  • Coaching, mentoring and developing Producers by championing best practices and processes across the team, leading by example and providing motivation and supporting on a daily basis.
  • Forecasting, resource planning and scaling the resource of producers.
  • Producing workable plans, defining priorities and setting realistic milestones and deadlines.
  • Ability to resolve a problem by looking at suitable approaches, reviewing the pros and cons and deciding upon the appropriate solution.
  • Using knowledge and experience accurately to identify core issues quickly.
  • Seeking information from clients and team members to aid the decision making process.
  • Ability to own, manage and execute individual projects.
  • Monitors the quality of work and progress against plan.
  • Setting clear performance standards and objectives for self and others, monitors progress and takes appropriate actions to the achieve delivery of results.
  • Generating a high degree of enthusiasm, promotes positive team spirit and maintains morale.
  • Exercising authority appropriately and persuasively, delegating effectively and directing where necessary.
  • Ability to attend meetings and manage the clients needs presented by the Client Services team, within the context of the project, or projects that they are responsible for.
  • Ability to identify and qualify new opportunities and feed these opportunities back to the Commercial teams as appropriate.
  • Ability to identify when it is appropriate to involve other members of the commercial teams, and at which level.
  • Ability to ensure that all financial requirements associated with their projects are fully managed in-line with the plan and are reflected accurately, taking into account any external costs.
  • Commercially aware both internally and externally.

REQUIRED SKILLS

  •  Previous experience with project management tools/software.
  • A level of comprehension for the use of AI and its benefits within CGI.
  • Excellent communicator.
  • Ability to understand and speak English.
  • Excellent team player.

LOCATION AND WORKING HOURS

This role is based in our Sofia office, Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week. This role is open to hybrid working.

WHAT KIND OF PERSON ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We expect all our team members to share the same behaviour and culture code as Ride Shotgun, check them out below!

WE MAKE IT HAPPEN

  • We own it – we want to feel proud of the work we do every day. So, we step up, we crack on and we take responsibility. And when we do that, our infectious and genuine passion for our work shines through.
  • We are on it – “that’ll do”, won’t do. We expect a lot more of ourselves and each other. As a result we’re a proactive, driven bunch with a “can do” attitude, who love nothing more than spotting a problem and sorting it.

WE RIDE AS ONE

  • No drama – we’re all in this together. We look out for, and after, each other. No questions asked. We understand each other and respect each other. We work brilliantly together. No drama. No egos. Nobody being a dick. I’ve got your back, you’ve got mine.
  • Know-how – we work as one team, recognising and respecting each other’s skills and capabilities. We trust each other and we know there’s always someone in the team that will know the answer. It’s in our nature to collaborate because we know that when we work together, amazing things happen.

QUESTION EVERYTHING

  • Be curious and creative – curiosity is our superpower. It drives us to dig deeper. To look at challenges from every angle using left and right brain thinking. Leave no stone unturned. There might be an idea or insight under it.
  • Have guts and glory – we’re fearless in challenging the accepted norms. Brave enough to do things differently. To take risks and try new things. And if that means challenging clients, ourselves and each other…So be it.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

The opportunity to make a real impact and be instrumental in shaping the future of a new, ambitious, and exciting agency. Based in Sofia, you’ll work with some of the world’s best brands and the region’s best talent to produce award winning creative work.

  • 20 holidays per year rising with length of service up to 25 days plus bank holidays.
  • Private health and dental cover.
  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Refer a friend scheme.
  • Regular social events – including monthly team lunches, the BIG summer and Christmas parties!

DOES THIS SOUND GOOD TO YOU?

Applicants should be within commuting distance of our Leeds offices. To apply email futureriders@rideshotgun.global attaching your CV and cover letter.

No agencies please.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES STATEMENT

Ride Shotgun is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment. All job applicants will receive equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation (Protected Characteristics).

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