Head of Production (m/f/d)

Battle Royal Studios is a boutique creative agency, renowned for delivering innovative and immersive live experiences worldwide. From high-profile brand activations to complex international productions, we operate at the intersection of creativity, strategy, and flawless execution. Our work spans large-scale live events, experiential formats, and cultural productions across global markets.

Discover more about our projects and philosophy at Overview The Head of Production is responsible for the highly regarded execution layer of all BRS global projects.

This role ensures that the approved planning is delivered safely, on time, on budget, and at the expected quality level, through strong leadership of Production Managers and production teams.

The Head of Production does not own creative concepts, but works in close partnership with the Head of Event Planning to ensure execution feasibility and delivery excellence. This is a senior leadership role focused on structure, standards, and reliability across all production outputs.

Key Responsibilities Production & Delivery Oversight

Own production execution across projects, delivered through Production Managers and onsite teams

Translate approved planning outputs into production reality

Oversee timelines, suppliers, technical production, logistics, and onsite delivery

Ensure consistent delivery standards across all projects

Own production‑related risk management, contingencies, and safety

Budget & Cost Ownership

Own and control production budgets during execution within project lead budget frames

Make clear can / can’t / cost / timing decisions

Escalate risks early and transparently

Lead and develop a team of Production Managers (employees and freelancers)

Ensure each project has a clear Production Manager responsible for execution

Support Production Managers in complex or high‑risk situations

Build a resilient, scalable production structure beyond individual projects or personalities

Drive consistent production standards, documentation, and learnings

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with the Head of Event Planning to:

Validate feasibility before production lock

Clarify assumptions and handover points

Align with Creative teams on execution constraints (without owning concepts)

Partner with Client Services on delivery expectations and client communication where needed

What This Role Is Not

Not responsible for creative authorship

Not responsible for client strategy

Not responsible for leading Project Leads or Project Managers

Not a single-person execution role – delivery happens through the production team

8+ years of experience in event / technical production, including large‑scale and international projects

Strong background in production budgeting, supplier management, and cost control

Proven team leadership across multiple productions

Deep understanding of live production realities (timing, safety, feasibility, contingency planning)

Experience working with international suppliers, crews, and production partners

Structured, decisive leader who can hold boundaries under pressure and deliver reliably

Comfortable operating at program level in a growing organisation with evolving processes

What We Offer

Responsibility for the execution backbone of high-profile international live projects

A senior leadership role with real influence on quality, standards, and team development

Collaboration with experienced creative, planning, and client teams

A supportive, professional, no‑ego culture that values reliability and excellence

A Berlin-based setup with flexibility and trust in how work gets done

Want to Work With Us? If you are passionate about delivering complex live productions at the highest standard, we would love to hear from you.

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Join us in building the execution excellence behind extraordinary live experiences.

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