VP Head of Production

Los Angeles, CA (On-site)

$175K/yr – $195K/yrSenior Level15+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead a global, AI-enabled production organization delivering multi-format outputs, from live action to animation, while balancing creative craft with efficiency and vendor partnerships.

  • Own end-to-end production with Monks.Flow integration and AI tooling.
  • Must-have: 15+ years production, 5+ in senior leadership, global team, and AI fluency.
  • Standout: Global tech-brand scale experience and a track record managing complex vendor ecosystems.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Pioneer the New Workflow: reinvent production by integrating Monks.Flow and AI tools into everyday operations.
  • Tech-Enabled Craft: align artists, producers, and technologists to create content that is authored, not just automated.
  • Future-Proofing: continuously adopt new ways of working to move faster than traditional timelines.
  • 360 Scope: oversee live-action, experiential, animation, and scalable content across formats.
  • Global Orchestration: manage a global internal team and partner with Monks Content Studio for overflow.
  • Quality Control: ensure delivery is clear, human, and useful, never mediocrity.
  • Executive Partnership: serve as the primary escalation point, building trust with stakeholders.
  • Commercial Health: scope work, manage contracts, and maximize profitability while delivering top work.
  • Vendor Ecosystem: curate relationships with external vendors and production partners.
  • Build the Bench: recruit and mentor hybrid producers adept with AI-driven workflows.
  • Foster Maker Culture: celebrate making and encourage creative problem solving.

Requirements

  • Experience: 15+ years in hands-on production with at least 5+ years in senior leadership (30+ team).
  • AI Fluency: vision for GenAI impacts on production economics and creativity.
  • Multi-Disciplinary: deep live action, experiential, and digital experience; comfortable with varied topics.
  • Global Tech Client Scale: experience with massive tech clients or global brands in fast-paced environments.
  • Operational Savvy: strong production finance, contracting, and global resource management.
  • Soft Skills: calm under pressure, empathetic negotiation, people-first leadership.

Nice To Have

  • Experience and leadership similar to Requirements.
  • Advanced AI fluency and practical GenAI strategy for production.
  • Cross-disciplinary experience spanning live action, experiential, and digital.
  • Proven ability to navigate matrixed organizations for global brands.
  • Strong budgeting and vendor management capabilities.
  • Empathetic, calm leadership with focus on culture and mentorship.

Benefits

  • What We Offer
  • Excellent, full coverage medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous PTO and 15 company-wide holidays
  • 401k with company contribution
  • Paid parental leave
  • Work-life balance with personal well-being
  • Career growth in a disruptor space
  • Global, diverse culture with ERGs and DEI focus
  • Commitment to sustainable growth
  • Note on Return to Office policy and office days
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Monks combines an extraordinary range of global marketing and technology services to accelerate business possibilities and redefine how brands and businesses interact with the world. It delivers unfettered content production, scaled experiences, enterprise-grade technology and data science fueled by AI to help the world’s trailblazing companies outmaneuver and outpace their competition.

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