Senior Director, Creative Production

About the Role

Architectural Digest (AD) is the international authority on design and architecture, providing exclusive access to the world’s most beautiful homes and the fascinating people who live in them. AD inspires millions of affluent readers through its multiplatform presence, including print, digital, social media, signature events, and archdigest.com. We are seeking a Senior Director, Creative Production to oversee daily production, ideate, innovate, and execute on pilots and existing series for our digital video content.

Responsibilities

• Produce all AD digital video from greenlight to delivery across all formats.
• Drive storytelling development, vision, and execution for new and returning series, bringing fresh perspectives to the AD slate.
• Manage the creative production team, addressing both creative and operational needs to ensure content meets brand standards.
• Lead cross-team creative brainstorms (with Talent/Casting, Editorial, Audience Development, and others) to elevate creative output.
• Act as field director for high-quality and high-impact video series, managing projects from pre-production to post-production.
• Deliver a distinct creative vision for studio and field projects, ensuring execution from pre-shoot through post-production.
• Maintain accountability and brand standards for video execution quality, including creative review and approval of treatments, scripts, casting, schedules, budgets, edits, graphics, music, and final versions.
• Create storyboards, mood boards, casting suggestions, and detailed creative treatments/loglines for ongoing and new digital IP.
• Review all cuts across production to ensure creative standards are met.
• Collaborate with Creative Optimization and Audience Development teams, applying data and insights into creative decisions.
• Work with Revenue teams on creative material requests, balancing business needs with editorial integrity.

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in digital media, creating high-impact content with top-tier talent.
• Proven creative leader with a track record of producing and overseeing video content.
• 4+ years of directing video productions, including lean shoots and multi-camera productions, with experience directing both professional and non-professional on-camera talent.
• End-to-end experience developing, producing, and launching digital video that drives strong organic engagement across platforms.
• Strong creative judgment, with extensive experience providing feedback throughout development, production, and post-production.
• Deep understanding of internet culture, with expertise in design, celebrity, lifestyle, and pop culture content, and what performs across platforms.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize competing deadlines, and collaborate effectively across creative teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a collaborative approach.
• Experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations and fostering a culture of professionalism, accountability, and results.

Pay

The expected base salary range for this position is $155,000–$205,000. Salary offers are based on relevant skills, training, experience, and education. In addition to salary and a generous employee benefits package, successful candidates may also be eligible for discretionary bonus compensation.