Job Description About the role: n Lead the production function across branded content, editorial, digital, social, video, experiential, and integrated campaigns for our portfolio of luxury brands including Vogue, GQ, AD, CNT. This is a leadership role responsible for overseeing end-to-end production, driving operational excellence, managing budgets, building best-in-class production partnerships, and delivering premium creative output that reflects the quality and standards of the CNI brand. n Key Responsibilities n n Lead the end-to-end production ecosystem across video, photography, branded content, social-first content, events, and integrated campaigns. n Own production planning from concept through execution, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery. n Build and manage annual production budgets while ensuring strong cost controls and financial efficiency. n Identify, onboard, and manage a network of directors, cinematographers, photographers, production houses, editors, stylists, and post-production partners. n Negotiate commercial terms, vendor contracts, and production costs to maximize value without compromising quality. n Develop scalable production workflows, SOPs, and governance frameworks across multiple brands and teams. n Partner closely with Editorial, Creative, Brand Partnerships, Sales, Marketing, and Commercial teams to deliver integrated campaigns. n Ensure all productions meet Condé Nast's global creative, legal, compliance, and brand standards. n Oversee production schedules, resource allocation, risk management, and contingency planning across concurrent projects.



n Drive innovation by introducing new production technologies, AI-enabled workflows, virtual production techniques, and emerging content formats. n Lead, mentor, and develop the internal production team while fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. n Track production KPIs, timelines, budgets, quality metrics, and operational efficiencies, presenting regular performance updates to leadership. n Ensure exceptional execution across luxury, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, architecture, travel, and premium commercial content. n n Desired Profile n n 12–15+ years of production leadership experience within media, digital publishing, advertising, broadcast, OTT, branded content, or creative agencies. n Proven experience managing large-scale integrated productions with multiple stakeholders. n Strong commercial acumen with expertise in budgeting, forecasting, and vendor negotiations. n Deep understanding of premium content production, post-production workflows, digital platforms, and emerging media formats. n Excellent project management, leadership, and stakeholder management skills. n Strong network across production houses, directors, DOPs, photographers, editors, studios, and creative talent. n Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven workplace while maintaining exceptional quality standards. n Experience working with luxury, premium, fashion, beauty, lifestyle, or consumer brands is highly preferred. n n Qualifications n n Bachelor's degree in Mass Media, Film Production, Communication, Advertising, Media Studies, or a related field. n A postgraduate qualification in Media Management or Business is an advantage. n

📌 Production Director (Raigarh)
🏢 Condé Nast India
📍 Raigarh