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Who We Are
Hi! We’re Thinkingbox, a brand experience agency shaping the future through craft and curiosity. Our team brings together unique perspectives in design, technology, and strategy to push boundaries and create innovative work for our clients. We’re a curious bunch that loves to think big, learn continuously, and collaborate. We love our culture and the natural collaboration that happens in and around our offices, from hanging out with our office dogs to fun weekly events, we maintain a vibrant work environment. However, for 4 weeks a year we encourage our people to explore the world. Try working from another office or even the beaches of Mexico and expand your worldview, then bring that experience back to the team.
Who We Are
Hi! We’re Thinkingbox, a brand experience agency shaping the future through craft and curiosity. Our team brings together unique perspectives in design, technology, and strategy to push boundaries and create innovative work for our clients. We’re a curious bunch that loves to think big, learn continuously, and collaborate. We love our culture and the natural collaboration that happens in and around our offices, from hanging out with our office dogs to fun weekly events, we maintain a vibrant work environment. However, for 4 weeks a year we encourage our people to explore the world. Try working from another office or even the beaches of Mexico and expand your worldview, then bring that experience back to the team.
The Opportunity
We’re looking for a Director of Production to join our London office and lead our growing production department. In this role, youll oversee the successful execution of content-first projects, including branded campaigns, live action, and motion design, and occasionally support experiential initiatives. As a senior leader, you’ll be responsible for managing team operations, ensuring creative excellence across our output, and mentoring producers and production leads. Youll work cross-functionally with creative, strategy, and client teams to ensure Thinkingbox delivers world-class work, on time, on budget, and on brief.
What Youll Be Doing
* Lead and scale the production department within the London office
* Oversee execution of content production projects, including live action, motion design, and social/digital campaigns
* Provide strategic oversight and support for experiential activations when needed
* Collaborate closely with creative and strategy leads to ensure alignment on project goals and creative direction
* Manage budgets, timelines, scopes, and team resourcing across concurrent projects
* Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing team of producers and coordinators
* Champion and improve production workflows, tools, and processes
* Act as a senior point of contact for clients and internal stakeholders on production matters
* Support business development and pitch opportunities with operational insights and resourcing strategies
* Contribute to overall office leadership, culture, and team cohesion
What Youll Bring
* 10+ years of experience in production across creative agencies, production companies, or content studios
* Demonstrated leadership and team management experience
* Expertise in live action, motion graphics, and digital content production
* Familiarity with experiential production (pop-ups, installations, events) is a plus
* Strong financial and operational acumen—comfortable with complex budgets and multi-project oversight
* Deep understanding of end-to-end production pipelines and content workflows
* Excellent client communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration skills
* Highly organized, calm under pressure, and focused on solutions
* Passion for storytelling and creative craft
Nice to Have
* Experience in immersive tech (AR/VR/XR), digital installations, or innovation projects
* Familiarity with UK production regulations and vendor network
* Experience with multi-market or global productions
Equal Opportunity
At Thinkingbox, we are committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels included, valued, and heard. We believe that diversity is our creative strength, and it’s the blend of unique experiences and perspectives that drives our best problem-solving and innovation. The outcome? Greater creativity, growth, and meaningful impact. We encourage all applicants, regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or gender identity, to apply and bring their unique talents to our team.
To Apply
When applying, please be sure to include both your resume and portfolio (if applicable). While we may not be able to respond to every applicant due to the high volume of submissions, we want you to know that your information will be kept in our talent database and thoughtfully considered for future opportunities.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
* Industries
Advertising Services
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