Senior Creative Producer – Brand Experience/Experiential About Us:
Yakusan is a creative, market leading brand experience agency that has been a consistent award finalist and winner in the Brand Experience space. No two projects are ever the same, we take a bespoke approach with every detail considered, giving our clients unique experiential and shopper marketing campaigns that connect brands with people in meaningful, engaging ways.
We are a small but talented team that love what we do and have a great time doing it. With a real focus on growth and development, Yakusan are committed to seeing our team thrive. With a hybrid model that supports work-life balance, we embrace flexibility while keeping our culture vibrant and connected.
The Role:
We have an opportunity for a passionate and talented Senior Creative Producer to lead the creation and delivery of standout experiential, brand activations, and fully integrated campaigns for some exciting clients.
Reporting into the Executive Producer, you will be a creative and production powerhouse, equally comfortable bringing innovative concepts to life at live events and activations as you are helping shape them during the pitch process. Your eye for detail, styling, and trend-forward thinking will ensure our activations don't just meet expectations—they set the benchmark.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead the end-to-end delivery of experiential and brand activations, from initial concept to flawless execution, maintaining the highest standards of quality, timing, and budget management.
* Collaborate closely with creative teams to translate concepts into visually compelling, trend-forward activations, ensuring every detail elevates the audience experience.
* Actively contribute to the creative pitch process, bringing ideas, styling insights, budget scoping realities and production solutions that win clients' confidence.
* Manage client relationships with professionalism and creativity, anticipating needs and exceeding expectations.
* Oversee project teams, guiding and mentoring junior producers to develop their skills and uphold creative and production standards.
* Ensure profitability and efficiency across all projects, balancing creativity with logistical rigor.
What You Bring:
* End-to-end production expertise – Proven experience managing integrated marketing, experiential, and brand activations from concept through to flawless execution.
* Strong creative sensibility – A keen eye for styling, trend-led activations, and attention to detail, ensuring experiences are visually striking and on-brand.
* Client-focused leadership – Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships, understanding objectives and delivering campaigns that exceed expectations.
* Operational excellence – Skilled in pre-production planning, venue management, supplier coordination, set builds, and on‐site execution.
* Innovative problem‐solving – Quick to identify issues and implement effective solutions, ensuring smooth project delivery in dynamic environments.
* Integrated campaign management – Experienced in coordinating digital production, content capture, event delivery, and social amplification across campaigns.
* Financial acumen – Strong track record managing budgets, cost estimates, invoicing, and ensuring projects deliver targeted profit margins.
* Collaborative mindset – Comfortable working with internal teams, external agencies, and suppliers to achieve high‐quality outcomes.
* Trend & technology awareness – Knowledge of emerging experiential trends, AR/VR, motion graphics, and innovative activation methods to elevate campaigns.
* Experience with alcohol brands highly advantageous.
Other benefits:
* Collaborate with a team of talented, inspiring individuals.
* Enjoy a hybrid work setup, with in office days at our stunning creative space in Surry Hills.
* Flexible work hours to support the important moments in life.
* Thrive in a supportive, empowering culture where your team always has your back.
* Access ongoing development through internal workshops, inspiration sessions, and an external training budget.
* Be part of the Culture Vultures Club, participating in creatively inspiring activities.
* Join us for twice yearly multi‐day retreats.
* Come along to Thirsty Thursdays – social drinks at the office.
* Celebrate achievements and plan for the future in quarterly team sessions.
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