Creative Production Manager

ABOUT THE BRAND   At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”   Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.   We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.   Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 35 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.   Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.   We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our  karllagerfeld.com and 35 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.   We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection. ABOUT THE BRAND   At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”   Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.   We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.   Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 35 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.   Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.   We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our  karllagerfeld.com and 35 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.   We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We’re looking for an experienced Creative Production Manager to lead the production of compelling, on-brand creative content - delivered on brief, on time and on budget. Reporting to the Director of Creative Marketing, you’ll be responsible for end to end campaign content production across Marketing, Retail, Digital,Wholesale and E-Commerce.

This is a hands-on, multifaceted role for a highly organized, proactive producer who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment, enjoys bringing creative ideas to life.

Working closely with Creative, Marketing and cross functional partners, you’ll manage production schedules, budgets, resources and external vendors, ensuring projects are delivered with accuracy, efficiency and the highest creative standards. You’ll also play a key role in optimizing production workflows, embracing AI-enabled ways of working and innovative production solutions that drive efficiency and creative excellence.

You'll be comfortable engaging with stakeholders across the business, presenting production plans and recommendations with confidence, fostering strong collaboration and relationships, and contributing to a positive, creative culture within our in-house team.

ROLE OVERVIEW

We’re looking for an experienced Creative Production Manager to lead the production of compelling, on-brand creative content - delivered on brief, on time and on budget. Reporting to the Director of Creative Marketing, you’ll be responsible for end to end campaign content production across Marketing, Retail, Digital,Wholesale and E-Commerce.

This is a hands-on, multifaceted role for a highly organized, proactive producer who thrives in a dynamic, fast paced environment, enjoys bringing creative ideas to life.

Working closely with Creative, Marketing and cross functional partners, you’ll manage production schedules, budgets, resources and external vendors, ensuring projects are delivered with accuracy, efficiency and the highest creative standards. You’ll also play a key role in optimizing production workflows, embracing AI-enabled ways of working and innovative production solutions that drive efficiency and creative excellence.

You'll be comfortable engaging with stakeholders across the business, presenting production plans and recommendations with confidence, fostering strong collaboration and relationships, and contributing to a positive, creative culture within our in-house team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management

• Lead the end to end delivery of creative projects from briefing through to final delivery
• Plan production schedules, allocate resources and manage projet timelines across multiple concurrent workstreams
• Ensure projects are delivered on brief, on time, on budget and to the highest creative standards
• Continuously improve production workflows through AI, automation and emerging crative technoglogies
Integrated Production  
• Lead all aspects of integrated end to end campaign production across content shoots, video, digital, print
• Research, appoint and manage external production partners, freelancers and talent
• Manage talent relations, art buying, usage rights, and contract negotiationsManage talent relations, art buying and contract negotiations
• Oversee pre-poduction, shoot logistics, post-production, and deliveryOversee pre-poduction, shoot logistics, post-production, and final delivery
• Develop, track, and reconcile project budgets, providing
• Provide accurate cost estimates and monitoringmonitor production spend
• EnsureManage talent contracts, licensing, usage rights and legal compliance are managed effectively
• Maintain project documentation and asset management processes

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Build trusted relationships and partner with cross-functional teams to understand creative needs and deliver aligned solutions
• Take a proactive approach to planning and communication, anticipating challenges, resolving issues and keeping projects moving
• Foster open communication and collaborative working relationships with all project contributors
• Present production plans, budgets, timelines and recommendations clearly and confidently, keepingstakeholders informed through timely, proactive communication

Brand Guardianship

• Uphold brand and campaign guidelines, ensuring consistency, quality and creative excellence across all content output

PROFILE

• 6+ years of integrated production experience, within fashion, lifestyle, an in-house creative team or agency
• Proven experience managing complex, multi channel creative projects from concept to delivery
• Strong understanding of art buying, talent management, usage rights and licensing negotiations
• Experience managing production budgets and external production partners
• Good understanding of the fashion industry and seasonality

SKILLS

• Highly organized with excellent project management and prioritization skills
• Collaborative communicator who builds trusted relationships across teams. 
• Confident communicating with and presenting production plans to senior stakeholders
• Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to creative excellence
• Curious about AI and emerging technologies, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Adaptable, solutions focused and comfortable managing multiple priorities
• English is the working language of the company. Fluency in French is a plus

  Why #TEAMKARL? (HQ) ·        Learning and development courses/training ·        Opportunity to make an impact ·        Remote working arrangements ·        Relocation allowance ·        Bonus holidays ·        Working in the heart of Amsterdam ·        Brand discounts ·        And exclusive sample sales only for #TEAMKARL   JOIN #TEAMKARL The collective vision of KARL LAGERFELD is to be the most connected global designer brand, inspiring consumers through luxury collections and immersing them in the World of KARL. If you are interested in joining #TEAMKARL, we invite you to submit your application today.   At #TEAMKARL, everyone can give their opinion, grow in their career, and be part of a genuinely caring and inclusive team. We welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives, ideas, and experiences to work with us.     IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING JOB POSTINGS   Please be advised that all legitimate job opportunities at KARL LAGERFELD are published exclusively on our official careers page and on selected partner platforms that redirect directly to our career site.   We strongly recommend that applicants only apply through our verified channels and remain vigilant against unofficial job offers.   KARL LAGERFELD will never request any form of payment during the recruitment process.   If you come across suspicious job postings or receive unexpected communication about a position, please contact us immediately at career@karllagerfeld.com