Chanel Group Director, Content Production
- Seniority
- Director
- Department
- Creative, Design & Styling
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- May 11, 2026
About Chanel
Chanel is a privately held Maison revered for haute couture, ready-to-wear, accessories and beauty. Renowned for uncompromising craftsmanship and a distinct aesthetic, Chanel operates globally across fashion, fragrance and cosmetics, sustaining an international creative organization that balances artisanal savoir‑faire with high‑impact brand communications.
Chanel in New York seeks a Group Director, Content Production to lead global video and photo production for campaigns, e‑commerce and social channels.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end content production for global campaigns, including video, photography, digital, social and e‑commerce deliverables, ensuring alignment with brand standards and creative briefs.
- Set and manage large multi‑market production calendars, resource plans and cross‑function workflows in collaboration with creative directors, marketing, retail and e‑commerce teams.
- Own production budgets and P&L oversight: cost forecasting, supplier negotiation, tendering, and financial reconciliation for shoots, post‑production and agency partners.
- Build, mentor and direct a multi‑disciplinary production team and external vendor roster (producers, production managers, studios, post houses), driving best practices and quality controls.
- Establish technical and editorial standards for post‑production, color grading, retouching, file formats and global delivery pipelines to support multi‑channel rollouts.
- Act as senior stakeholder across geographies, presenting creative production plans to executive leadership and integrating feedback while protecting creative intent and timelines.
- Mitigate production risk by enforcing compliance on rights, clearances, permits, health & safety, and contractual terms with third parties.
Qualifications
- Proven leadership at director level with demonstrable experience managing teams and large production budgets for an international luxury or premium brand, agency or studio.
- Deep expertise in multi‑format production (video, stills, motion for web/social, live events) and post‑production pipelines.
- Strong commercial acumen: supplier management, contracting, and budget stewardship on complex, multi‑market shoots.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills with experience aligning creative, marketing and commercial priorities.
- Availability for international travel and flexibility to manage cross‑time‑zone production demands.
Skills
Experience
Typically 10+ years in content production with at least 5 years in senior production leadership, preferably within luxury fashion, beauty or high‑end agency environments managing global campaigns.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Film, Production, Communications, Marketing or a related field, or equivalent professional experience; advanced or specialized training in production is advantageous.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, USA.
Culture
Chanel fosters a culture of creative excellence, discretion and meticulous attention to detail, rooted in artisan craftsmanship and elevated aesthetic standards. Teams operate in a high‑performing, internationally collaborative environment where heritage and innovation coexist.
About Cerulean
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