Senior Creative Producer I Special Projects I Milan

Job Title: Senior Creative Producer

Business Unit: Special Projects

Employment Type: Full-time, based at BWS Milan headquarters with international travels

Salary Range: 100.000 – 120.000 euro gross annual salary, depending on experience.

Balich Wonder Studio is an integrated entertainment Group that conceives, produces, and delivers live experiences. We create visionary projects with long-lasting value, from large-scale Ceremonies to immersive shows, events, brand experiences, and destination experiences. With a multicultural team of over 140 individuals from 20 countries, we operate through three divisions and two companies in the Middle East, including our branches in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (BWS-KSA) and Dubai, UAE (HQWS), serving the entire MEA Region. In 2023, Balich Wonder Studio was acquired by Banijay to build a Media and Entertainment powerhouse, combining the strengths of an established content group with our pioneering capabilities.

Role Overview

The BWS Special Projects Unit oversees BWS’s long-standing projects while leading the development and pre-production of new show formats, emotional masterplanning, and attraction concepts. The Unit operates across multiple disciplines, including:

• Live events and ceremonies
  
• Ticketed shows, based on original IP
  
• Architecture and design of theatres and public spaces
  
• Temporary and permanent artistic installations and exhibitions
  

We nurture each project from its earliest conceptual stage, guiding it from an abstract opportunity into a fully realized production. Through a step-by-step process, we transform visionary ideas into tangible, impactful experiences.

The Senior Creative Producer plays a key role within the Creative Department, reporting to the Special Projects Business Unit Director and working closely with the Project Creative Leader. This position ensures the seamless execution of creative projects by overseeing talent selection, onboarding, creative development, and content production across both bid and execution phases.

The primary responsibility is to uphold the quality and creative vision of the company, ensuring the BWS vision is successfully realized, whether during bid development or project delivery.

This role requires an organized, solution-oriented professional with a strong creative mindset. The Senior Creative Producer must build and lead a world-class creative team, fostering cultural awareness, innovation, and sensitivity to diverse projects, ultimately delivering memorable experiences.

Candidates should have experience managing multiple, simultaneous projects of varying complexity and budgets while maintaining industry best practices and creative standards.

Key Responsibilities

Creative Development & Supervision

·       Oversee the creative development of assigned projects, ensuring alignment with BWS’s creative vision and the company’s standards.

·       Ensure that creative output meets the expectations of both the Creative Director and the client.

·       Provide direction and, when necessary, intervene to align work with company objectives, including budgetary constraints.

·       Supervise the creation of presentations, content, and creative materials for projects.

·       Guide Creative Teams and Creative Coordinators in projects where direct involvement is required.

·       Lead and coordinate brainstorming sessions and creative workshops to foster innovation and originality.

·       Coordinate workflows across internal teams and external freelancers.

·       Collaborate closely with Project Management and Producers to establish and maintain clear expectations and deliverables for on-time execution.

·       Provide Scope of Work (SOW) and required information for talent and third-party negotiations.

·       Maintain ongoing project budgets and track financial progress.

·       Liaise with procurement to onboard freelance contributors and vendors, ensuring timely payments.

·       Work with the travel team to arrange and oversee all production-related travel (flights, hotels, etc.).

·       Coordinate with studio management and internal teams to optimize resource allocation and planning.

·       Lead and draft workflow processes for the creative team, ensuring smooth operations.

·       Ensure key project information and updates are properly circulated to all stakeholders.

·       Identify, inspire, and lead creative talents (both in-house and freelance) to foster innovation and originality.

·       Conduct research to support creative direction based on project needs.

·       Liaise with clients to understand their needs and propose creative solutions that align with the project’s vision.

Requirements

Required Skills & Experience

• Strong background in creative development for large-scale events.
  
• Experience collaborating with Creative Directors and creative talents.
  
• Strong knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
  
• Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively.
  
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to prioritise multiple projects and tasks.
  
• Fluency in English
  

Personal Qualities

• Strong time management skills for both personal and team workflows.
  
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality where necessary.
  
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Composed under pressure and highly adaptable to fast-paced environments.
  
• Proactive, efficient, and detail-oriented.
  
• Self-motivated, with a problem-solving mindset and a strong sense of initiative.
  
• Willingness to work long hours when necessary to meet project demands.
  
• Passionate about process optimization, contributing to the development of efficient workflows and best practices.
  
• Commitment to promoting equality and diversity within the organization.
  
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities based on company, project, and client needs.
  
• Willingness to travel for short to medium periods