Promise is looking for a Head of Physical & AI Production to lead our studio’s production operations. You will drive the successful delivery of productions across film, series, innovative formats, and our commercial division, while architecting scalable capabilities that integrate traditional and GenAI methodologies for a next-generation studio.
What You'll Do
- Oversee all physical production activities across Promise’s slate of projects.
- Develop and manage production plans, calendars, and budgets from development through delivery.
- Lead and mentor producers and production staff across concurrent productions.
- Design scalable staffing models and workflows that integrate traditional and GenAI methodologies.
- Collaborate with creative, finance, legal, and product teams to align production with company objectives.
- Ensure all productions are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest creative and technical standards.
- Supervise day-to-day production operations, including scheduling, vendor management, cost tracking, and risk mitigation.
- Manage cost reports, cash flows, union/guild compliance, and key production approvals.
- Oversee all production phases including prep, shoot, post, and delivery.
- Build and lead high-performing production teams. Recruit, develop, and retain top production talent.
- Establish staffing models that optimize both traditional and GenAI production approaches.
- Create training programs for production staff on new tools and workflows.
- Foster a culture of innovation and creative problem-solving.
- Collaborate with Creative Technology and Product teams to integrate GenAI tools into production workflows.
- Evaluate and implement new production software, tools, and technologies.
- Work closely with VFX and post-production teams to optimize hybrid workflows.
- Champion innovative production approaches while maintaining quality and efficiency standards.
- Adapt traditional production pipelines to accommodate GenAI content creation.
- Establish version control, asset management, and approval processes.
- Optimize data flow and collaboration between different production departments.
- Ensure proper integration with studio's proprietary Muse platform and tools.
- Continuously refine processes based on production learnings and technological advances.
What We're Looking For
- 12+ years of production experience in film and/or television.
- Proven track record as a senior production executive managing multiple projects simultaneously.
- Experience producing across multiple formats: animation, live action, and hybrid productions.
- Strong background in production budgeting, scheduling, and financial management.
- Experience working with VFX and post-production workflows and pipelines.
- Demonstrated ability to build and lead large production teams.
- Strong knowledge of production software, tools, and industry-standard workflows.
Nice to Have
- VP-level experience at a major studio, production company, or streamer.
- Familiarity with generative AI tools and their applications in content creation.
- Experience with innovative production techniques and emerging technologies.
- Background in both traditional and digital production environments.
- Understanding of technical pipelines and workflow optimization.
- Experience in startup or fast-growth company environments.
- Knowledge of current industry trends in AI and technology integration.
Technical Stack
- Movie Magic Budgeting and Scheduling, StudioBinder or similar production management platforms
- Shotgun/ShotGrid for pipeline and asset management
- Monday.com, Asana, or similar project management tools
- SAP, Oracle, or similar enterprise financial systems
- Cost reporting and tracking software, Union and guild rate management systems
- Avid Media Composer, Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve workflows
- VFX pipeline tools (Nuke, Maya, Houdini integration)
- Render farm management (Deadline, Qube, etc.)
- Asset management systems (Iconik, CatDV, or similar)
- Slack, Microsoft Teams, or similar communication platforms
- Frame.io, Screenlight, or similar review and approval tools
- Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 suite
- Video conferencing and remote collaboration tools
Team & Environment
You will lead producers and production staff across concurrent productions and collaborate with creative, finance, legal, and product teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Professional development opportunities
- Flexible work arrangements
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience + equity: Stock options
Promise is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
