Post-Production Client Lead

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Company description About Publicis Groupe Publicis Groupe is the world's largest agency holding group, leading in Digital, Creative, and Media transformation. With nearly 100 years of experience and 100+ markets worldwide, we're proud to be ranked the #1 Agency Group globally by Forbes. Here in Budapest, Publicis Groupe Hungary is the country's largest integrated creative and media agency-home to 400+ experts, 250+ awards. With our Power of One model, we offer expertise in Creative, Media, Digital and Production. Our modular setup integrates these disciplines, giving clients seamless access to the right blend of services to support their business and customers' journey. About Publicis Production EMEA Hub Powered locally and aligned globally, Publicis Production EMEA Hub forms the regional backbone of Publicis Production. With over 1.200 talented professionals based in the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Hungary, Poland, the UK, and Mauritius, we enable smarter, faster, and more connected content delivery for global brands. Our integrated capabilities include post and primary production, versioning, commerce, web development, CRM, and language services. As part of the global Publicis Production network, our mission is to transform production into a true growth driver. By combining tech, data, automation, and AI, we deliver intelligent content at scale. We are proud to power Publicis Groupe's ambition to build the world's best global integrated production offering. Overview POST-PRODUCTION CLIENT LEAD We are looking for an experienced Post-Production Client Lead to own key client relationships - primarily for one of our global clients - while leading our post-production team in Hungary. In this senior leadership role, you'll act as a trusted strategic partner to clients during post-production and delivery, overseeing end-to-end workflows across multiple brands, regions, and formats. This position suits someone who combines strong client-facing confidence with deep post-production expertise and enjoys leading complex, high-volume creative operations. What you'll do Lead and maintain strong client relationships, acting as the primary point of contact for post-production, revisions, approvals, and final delivery. Advise clients on creative and technical solutions aligned with campaign objectives. Oversee all stages of post-production, including video editing, motion graphics, VFX, color grading, sound design, and final finishing, ensuring outputs meet brand, creative, and technical standards. Manage end-to-end project workflows, including scheduling, resourcing, budgeting, and milestone tracking across multiple concurrent campaigns and markets. Coordinate cross-functional teams - editors, motion designers, VFX artists, colorists, sound specialists, and freelancers - ensuring efficient workflows and high-quality outputs. Review deliverables at each stage, own final approvals, mitigate risks, and resolve issues to guarantee seamless post-production execution. Lead post-production process improvements, implement best practices, and optimize workflows for efficiency, scalability, and consistency. Collaborate closely with creative, production, media, and finance teams to align timelines, resources, and project objectives. Support the growth and development of the post-production team through mentoring, training, workload planning, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability. Oversee archiving, storage, and distribution processes for multi-platform deliverables, ensuring compliance with client standards and security protocols. What we are looking for 10+ years of client-facing experience in post-production or production management, with a proven track record of delivering large-scale campaigns across video, digital, social, and multi-platform formats. Strong leadership experience managing in-house teams and freelance talent, ensuring career development, effective workload distribution, and team motivation. Deep technical knowledge of the full post-production lifecycle, including editing, motion graphics, VFX, color grading, sound design, and final finishing. Hands-on familiarity with key industry tools and platforms, such as Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, Avid, ShotGrid, or similar, to guide teams and review work effectively. Excellent project management skills, including scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and multi-project oversight across markets. Confident and strategic communicator, capable of advising senior-level clients, negotiating priorities, and presenting complex ideas clearly. Strong operational and financial acumen, with experience monitoring KPIs, managing budgets, and optimizing processes for efficiency and quality. Ability to manage risk, troubleshoot issues, and continuously improve post-production workflows. Strategic thinker with problem-solving skills, decision-making capability, and a strong sense of accountability. Bachelor's degree in Film Production, Media, Motion Graphics, or a related field is preferred. Fluent English (written and spoken); additional languages are a plus. Why you'll love it here You'll lead post-production delivery for a major global client, shaping how high-profile campaigns come to life across markets and platforms. You'll join Publicis Groupe Hungary's post-production team, where creativity, craft, and operational excellence go hand in hand. With ownership, leadership responsibility, and room to innovate, this role offers the chance to make a real impact on client success and team growth. Additional information Why should you join Publicis Groupe? Diverse & Inclusive Environment - Viva La Difference is in our DNA. We don't just accept differences-we celebrate them. With 30+ nationalities under one roof, our team is proof that diversity fuels creativity and innovation. Our DE&I initiatives make sure every voice has space and every idea is valued. Thriving Community - Built on camaraderie. We nurture a culture of involvement-colleagues who show up for each other, collaborate, and share wins. From Thirsty Thursdays to DE&I days and team-building events, we create space for real connections (and the occasional celebration dance). People-First - Well-Being Always. We believe you can only bring your best when you feel your best. From initiatives like Working with Cancer and Screening Time Off, to coaching, mental and physical health support and women's health program, we provide the tools and flexibility to help you create a work-life balance that truly works for you. Grow With Us. - Your career, your runway. Your journey is yours-we're just here to fuel it. With tools like Marcel, our AI-powered platform, together with global learning programs, local classes and workshops, we'll help you thrive and build a future-proof, AI-ready skillset. Flexible Work Arrangements - Your work, your rhythm. Some days you're office-ready, other days you're better from home-we get it. Our flexible hours and hybrid options let you set the rhythm. And yes, your furry friends are always welcome in the office - paws on the floor, ideas on the table. Global Mobility with Work Your World - The world is your office. Why stay put when you can take your job global? With Work Your World, you can spend a few weeks working from a selected Publicis Groupe office worldwide. Want to swap apartments with a colleague in Paris or Madrid? Go for it. It's not just travel-it's adventure with a laptop. Relocation Support Moving from the other side of the world? We'll support you by navigating the permit processes to make your start as smooth as possible. We've built this far-now let's build forward, together. Publicis Groupe Hungary is an equal opportunity employer. We believe different perspectives spark stronger ideas. That's why we welcome applicants of all races, colors, religions, sexes, sexual orientations, gender identities or expressions, ages, national origins and disabilities. Everyone deserves an equal chance to thrive here, and we're committed to making our hiring process - and our workplace - accessible, inclusive, respectful, and supportive for all