Producer

We’re looking for a Producer to help bring our projects to life by connecting the right talent, managing workflows, and supporting teams across Creative, Account, Project Management, Design, and Legal. You’ll be involved throughout the creative process, helping shape ideas, coordinating resources, and ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish. Day-to-day, you’ll manage projects of different scope sizes independently, support your cross-discipline teams, and guide junior team members when needed. The right person is organized, adaptable, and resourceful, with strong connections across creative disciplines like editing, animation, design, illustration, and more. You’re culturally tuned in, aware of trends in art, music, and film, and always looking for ways to elevate the craft in every project. Your goal is to combine creative thinking and practical project management to deliver high-quality, engaging work on time and on budget. *Applicants must be legally able to work in the USA. We cannot sponsor visas for this role at this time. About Us Bakery is an independent creative and culture agency designed to ignite people's obsession in great products. From our headquarters in Austin, TX, we work with highly ambitious brands like Johnnie Walker, Nike, Shiner Beer and Tree Hut to infuse cultural value and drive desire at every interaction point, increasing their fandom and helping them make things people want. Bakery is a 2022, 2024 and 2025 AdAge Small Agency of the Year. Primary Responsibilities Project Oversight: Support the end-to-end production process, working alongside agency producers from concept through delivery. This includes coordinating a wide range of content—film, photography, digital media, experiential activations—as well as projects that involve apparel, hardware/software, retail spaces, CPG products, and other creative outputs. Documentation: Prepare clear and complete specifications for each project and ensure pre-production materials are thorough and accurate, serving as a reliable roadmap for everyone involved. Cross-Team Coordination: Serve as the main point of contact across departments—creative, design, account, and project management—while collaborating with external production partners. Provide guidance on areas such as animation, photography, studio services, video production, editing, digital assets, and physical fabrication. Partner Network: Build and maintain relationships with external vendors and creative partners. Source, vet, negotiate, and manage a roster of skilled collaborators to help deliver high-quality work. Scope & Budget: Assist in defining project scope, timelines, and budgets in partnership with internal teams and external partners. Track progress, anticipate changes, and communicate updates clearly to ensure projects stay on track and within budget. Quality & Standards: Contribute to maintaining and elevating the quality of our work by recommending top talent, identifying new craftsmanship opportunities, and suggesting innovative approaches to mediums or processes. Compliance & Legal: Work closely with Business Affairs to handle production-related legal and compliance requirements, including risk assessments, documentation, and post-project reconciliations. Requirements 5+ years of agency experience in production. A passion for planning and executing creative vision without compromise, including a meticulous attention to detail, recognizing that small elements can significantly impact the success of a production. Excellent knowledge of project budgeting, resource management and scheduling, and time management. Familiarity with union guidelines and the basics of evaluating bids for production (AICP), post-production (AICE), photography, and other vendor services, coupled with robust negotiation skills. Exceptional multitasking skills to manage several projects simultaneously while maintaining composure. Quick adaptability and problem-solving capabilities in dynamic environments. Superior communication skills, both verbal and written, with a strong emphasis on follow-through. Proven ability to collaborate, promote communication, and inspire teamwork between a group of multidisciplinary people. Working experience with Microsoft Office, Slack, and Smartsheets. An intense drive to “get things done”, making innovative ideas come to life without having the perfect guidebook on how to do it. Impeccable communication and presentation skills with the ability to present to clients and internal stakeholders. Must submit a portfolio showing market-leading work for well-known brands, ideally work that's been recognized in the award circuit. Benefits Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Unlimited Vacation Time 2 weeks Work From Anywhere (WFA) 401(k) matching Pet-Friendly Office Yearly Creative Stipend Snacks, Meals and Drinks No Time Tracking!