Ihre Aufgaben
Location: Berlin-based
Mode: Full-time Employment
Start: As soon as possible
About Us
Battle Royal Studios is a boutique creative agency, renowned for delivering innovative and immersive live experiences worldwide. From high-profile brand activations to complex international productions, we operate at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and flawless execution. Our work spans large-scale live events, experiential formats, and cultural productions across global markets.
Discover more about our projects and philosophy at www.br-studios.com
Role Overview
The Head of Production is responsible for the highly regarded execution layer of all BRS global projects.
This role ensures that the approved planning is delivered safely, on time, on budget, and at the expected quality level, through strong leadership of Production Managers and production teams.
The Head of Production does not own creative concepts, but works in close partnership with the Head of Event Planning to ensure execution feasibility and delivery excellence. This is a senior leadership role focused on structure, standards, and reliability across all production outputs.
Ihr Profil
Key Responsibilities
Production & Delivery Oversight
- Own production execution across projects, delivered through Production Managers and onsite teams
- Translate approved planning outputs into production reality
- Oversee timelines, suppliers, technical production, logistics, and onsite delivery
- Ensure consistent delivery standards across all projects
- Own production-related risk management, contingencies, and safety
Budget & Cost Ownership
- Own and control production budgets during execution within project lead budget frames
- Make clear can / can’t / cost / timing decisions
- Escalate risks early and transparently
Team Leadership & Structure
- Lead and develop a team of Production Managers (employees and freelancers)
- Ensure each project has a clear Production Manager responsible for execution
- Support Production Managers in complex or high-risk situations
- Build a resilient, scalable production structure beyond individual projects or personalities
- Drive consistent production standards, documentation, and learnings
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with the Head of Event Planning to:
- Validate feasibility before production lock
- Clarify assumptions and handover points
- Align with Creative teams on execution constraints (without owning concepts)
- Partner with Client Services on delivery expectations and client communication where needed
What This Role Is Not
- Not responsible for creative authorship
- Not responsible for client strategy
- Not responsible for leading Project Leads or Project Managers
- Not a single-person execution role - delivery happens through the production team
Skills & Expectations
- 8+ years of experience in event / technical production, including large-scale and international projects
- Strong background in production budgeting, supplier management, and cost control
- Proven team leadership across multiple productions
- Deep understanding of live production realities (timing, safety, feasibility, contingency planning)
- Experience working with international suppliers, crews, and production partners
- Structured, decisive leader who can hold boundaries under pressure and deliver reliably
Comfortable operating at program level in a growing organisation with evolving processes
Warum wir?
What We Offer
- Responsibility for the execution backbone of high-profile international live projects
- A senior leadership role with real influence on quality, standards, and team development
- Collaboration with experienced creative, planning, and client teams
- A supportive, professional, no-ego culture that values reliability and excellence
- A Berlin-based setup with flexibility and trust in how work gets done
Want to Work With Us?
If you are passionate about delivering complex live productions at the highest standard, we would love to hear from you.
Please send your application to jobs@br-studios.com
- As one PDF file
- Subject line: Head of Production / [Your Last Name]
- Include:
- Your earliest possible start date
- Salary expectations
Join us in building the execution excellence behind extraordinary live experiences.
