Senior Lead Producer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Producer to join our team and help deliver best‑in‑class production solutions for a very diverse set of local and international clients from the DACH region. Projects can range from rapid‑turnaround social content and creative sprints through to complex multi‑market campaigns, large‑scale productions and innovation projects delivered across multiple territories.

Key responsibilities

• Lead projects through all stages of production, from initial scoping and budgeting through to final delivery.
• Work closely with creative, strategy and account teams to assess production feasibility and develop the most effective production approach.
• Build detailed production plans, schedules and budgets for a wide variety of projects and deliverables.
• Manage all aspects of pre‑production, including crew sourcing, casting, location management, permitting, travel and logistics.
• Lead production shoots in the DACH region and internationally, overseeing relationships with production companies, directors, photographers and specialist suppliers.
• Conduct triple‑bid processes and select production partners where appropriate.
• Develop production estimates and provide clear budget recommendations to internal and client stakeholders.
• Oversee post‑production workflows, ensuring projects are delivered on time, on budget and to the highest quality standards.

Required profile

• Extensive experience as a Producer or Senior Producer within an agency, production company or integrated creative environment.
• Proven track record delivering productions across multiple international markets.
• Strong experience in both agency‑side production and hands‑on line production.
• Excellent understanding of video, photography, social content and integrated campaign production.
• Well‑established network of production companies, directors, photographers, crew and post‑production facilities.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience managing production budgets and negotiations.
• Excellent organisational and project‑management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast‑paced environment.
• Great English communication skills; conversational German is a plus.

What we offer

• Private health insurance and access to a range of healthcare and preventive services.
• Sports and cultural benefits to support wellbeing and work‑life balance.
• Dog‑friendly office and hybrid working policy.
• Certified B Corp status since 2021, reflecting a commitment to social and environmental responsibility.
• Opportunities to work with leading global brands and develop skills through training, development and certifications.
• Global DEPT® Cares Month for employee‑led charitable initiatives.