Associate Director of Creative Production

Do you live for shoot days, big creative swings, and building systems that turn ambitious ideas into ads people actually want to watch?

Freebird® is a high-growth DTC brand redefining shaving for millions of people. We’ve scaled to 9-figures in revenue, served over 1 million customers, and built a reputation for award-winning products powered by performance-driven creative.

We’re looking for an Associate Director of Creative Production to lead and scale our sourcing and production function—connecting creative strategy to execution and ensuring every concept is captured efficiently, at scale, on budget, and with full-spectrum production fidelity. In this role, you’ll oversee how high-performing video content comes to life across content types including UGC, testimonials, organic viral formats, and studio shoots, fueling company growth across Meta, YouTube, CTV, and emerging paid channels.

This role sits at the heart of our Performance Creative organization and is ideal for someone who loves both creative execution and operational excellence.

Lead Production at Scale

• Own end-to-end production workflows from pre-production → shoot → post-production handoff 
• Deliver high volumes of performance-optimized content across content types such as UGC, testimonials, organic, photoshoots, and brandformance
• Develop and produce new creative formats such as street interviews, sketches, skits, challenges, podcast-style ads, and high-fidelity studio campaigns

Build Scalable Systems

• Design production systems that balance speed, quality, and scalability
• Elevate production value to support expansion into YouTube, CTV, Amazon Video, and Linear TV
• Explore and pilot AI-driven tools to scale output without linear increases in cost or complexity

Own Creator & Sourcing Operations

• Lead creator and influencer sourcing for performance creative
• Brief creators clearly, manage timelines, negotiate rates, and ensure proper usage rights
• Continuously improve sourcing workflows to maximize creative quality and efficiency

Manage Budget & Resources

• Co-own the annual production budget with the Senior Director of Performance Creative
• Track spend, negotiate with vendors, and ensure adherence to budget targets
• Reallocate resources as priorities shift while maintaining delivery velocity

Lead & Develop the Team

• Lead and coach a 5-person Creative Production team, including managers and associates
• Drive clarity, accountability, and professional growth across the function
• Build a healthy, high-performing production culture

Collaborate Cross-Functionally

• Partner closely with Creative Strategy and Creative Operations (Editing & Design)
• Ensure smooth handoffs from idea → capture → edit → delivery
• Eliminate bottlenecks and maintain creative momentum

• 5–7 years of experience in creative production, sourcing, or operations (DTC brand or performance creative agency)
• Proven ability to produce and source high-volume performance creative
• Hands-on experience managing creators, negotiating rates, handling production logistics, organizing remote or on-site shoots
• Track record of building and managing production teams (3+ people)
• Strong operational mindset with excellent communication skills
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, remote-first environment

• (Bonus) Experience using AI tools to accelerate or enhance creative production
• (Bonus) Experience producing content for YouTube, CTV, or Linear TV

• Remote-first & flexible — work from anywhere with autonomy and trust
• Competitive comp + performance bonus — earn based on your impact
• Medical, dental & vision insurance — health coverage for you and your family
• 401(k) with company match — plan for the long term
• Unlimited PTO — recharge when needed, no counting days

• Autonomy + ownership — you’ll have the freedom to lead, make decisions, and drive outcomes
• No politics, just execution — fast-moving, high-ownership, results-driven culture
• Make your mark — help scale a 9-figure brand on the verge of global breakout
• Kind and people-focused culture — we communicate openly, collaborate, and support each other
• We embrace growth and change, never settle, and continuously improve
• We move fast, keep it simple, and innovate without fear

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