Production Director Studio

Colin Cunningham

Rocky Point, NY *********@*****.*** 631-***-**** linkedin.com

Results-driven Studio Production Director with extensive experience managing large teams and overseeing complex production workflows across print, digital, video, and interactive. Expertise in integrating new technologies, optimizing processes, and leading cross-functional collaboration to deliver high-quality, release-ready assets for all media. Adept at team development, cost management, and KPI-driven operations, ensuring efficiency and excellence in every project. WORK EXPERIENCE

Dentsu New York, NY

Studio Production Director February 2016 – July 2024

● Led a large, multi-agency production team spanning coast to coast and offshore, ensuring seamless operations across print, digital, interactive and photography.

● Directed multimedia retouching campaigns, working closely with photographers and retouchers to maintain creative vision and brand standards.

● Developed and executed production workflows, creating press-ready files, online static and animated assets, and digital content.

● Optimized financial processes, overseeing cost management, POs, invoicing, and KPIs, while providing quarterly forecasts to senior leadership.

● Drove cross-functional communication, ensuring alignment between creative, production, and client teams.

● Integrated new technologies and automation tools, improving workflow efficiency and reducing production timelines.

● Fostered a collaborative and high-performance work culture, mentoring production managers and line producers.

Dentsu McGarrybowen New York, NY

Premedia Manager November 2007 – January 2016

● Managed premedia production for print and digital assets, ensuring brand consistency and adherence to strict deadlines.

● Supervised a team of retouchers and production artists, providing technical guidance and professional development.

● Developed color management workflows, optimizing both hard and soft proofing to meet industry standards.

● Created project budgets and timelines, ensuring cost-effective and efficient delivery of assets.

● Led billing and invoicing operations, coordinating with finance teams and external vendors. ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

TheLab Brooklyn, NY

Desktop Manager

Master Eagle New York, NY

Quality Control / Production Artist

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Technical Skills: AdobeSuite, AdStream, File Maker, Microsoft Suite, CRM software.

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