Production Coordinator

About the Role

As the Production Coordinator, you will take the lead in maintaining visual consistency across various channels and materials. Your expertise in production work and knowledge of industry trends will guide our organization's creative vision. With a focus on coordination, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders, manage production budgets, and build relationships with production partners and vendors. Throughout the entire production process, from planning to final delivery, you will ensure projects are executed on time, within budget, and in compliance with legal requirements.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Design & Creative Vision 
• Take the lead in the organization's design efforts, ensuring  consistency in visual elements across various channels and materials.
• Set the vision for production work, identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing best practices.
• Conduct thorough research on industry trends and innovative production techniques to enhance our production value.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of the organization's brand guidelines, ensuring adherence to brand standards in all production materials.
• Provide creative direction and feedback to internal and external consultants to ensure the highest quality of production work.

Coordination

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand project requirements, objectives, and timelines.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with production partners, negotiating contracts, and managing production budgets.
• Source and work with external production consultants and vendors worldwide, ensuring high quality and cost-effectiveness.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, such as content writers, designers, and marketing, to align production efforts with overall department goals.
• Coordinate and manage all aspects of production, including scheduling, logistics, talent coordination, and resource allocation.

Production Management

• Oversee the entire production process, from pre-production planning to final delivery, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Develop and maintain production schedules, tracking project milestones and deliverables to ensure timely execution.
• Monitor and control production expenses to stay within budgetary constraints.
• Ensure compliance with legal regulations during the production process.

Eligibility

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic. 
• Access to a computer or laptop with high-speed internet.
• Strong computer skills and experience navigating various cloud-based collaboration platforms, including Google Drive, Slack, ClickUp and Zoom.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with other remotely-based team members while also being self-motivated and able to work independently. 
• Demonstrates respect for diverse identities, including strong multicultural awareness and gender-sensitive behavior as a member of a global team.

Required Skills and Experience

1. Core Qualifications 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Arabic. 

2. Technical Skills

• Strong understanding of design principles and experience leading design efforts.
• Proficiency in production coordination tools and software, such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere.
• Comprehensive knowledge and proven ability to execute all aspects of the production processes, including pre-production, production, and post-production.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Flexibility and adaptability to navigate changing production requirements and priorities.

3. Experience & Education

• Minimum of 4 years of work experience as a Production Coordinator or in a similar role, preferably in a creative or media environment.
• Excellent project coordination and management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.