CCT Digisol - Media Production Manager - Creative Services

Communication Crafts is a full-service creative and digital agency based in Ahmedabad, founded in 2005.

With a team of creatives, strategists and video production experts, we deliver end-to-end branding, advertising, digital marketing, video & film production, and content creation services.

The Production Manager will lead the end-to-end execution of all shoots - from concept to delivery - including photo shoots, digital films, outdoor campaigns (hoardings), and social media content.

This role demands hands-on experience in production planning, vendor and talent coordination, and a sharp eye for detail, ensuring every output meets creative and quality standards while staying on time and within budget.

• Translate creative briefs into executable production plans.
• Manage and execute shoots for hoardings, digital campaign and DVC from concept to delivery.
• Execute photo, video, and outdoor shoots - from pre-production to post.
• Manage shoot logistics - locations, permissions, talent, crew, set design, art direction, and schedules.
• Ensure brand and creative intent is retained through every execution.
• Budgeting & Cost Control.
• Prepare, review, and finalize production budgets for each campaign.
• Negotiate with vendors, freelancers, and talent agencies to optimize cost.
• Maintain cost transparency and ensure every production stays within approved limits.
• Track cost vs output and submit post-shoot cost reports.
• Vendor & Team Management.
• Build and manage a pool of reliable vendors, directors, photographers, stylists, editors, and post-production partners.
• Manage in-house production.
• Manage casting vendors and freelance models / actors for campaign shoots.
• Have strong working knowledge of studio setup and lighting arrangements (indoor and outdoor).
• Evaluate vendor quality, timelines, and consistency through regular feedback cycles.
• Creative Collaboration.
• Work closely with the Creative Director and Art / Copy leads to ensure production outcomes match creative vision.
• Collaborate with Account Management to align on timelines, budgets, and client expectations.
• Provide creative production inputs - new styles, formats, techniques, and references to elevate output.
• Operational Efficiency.
• Create structured production workflows for both mainline and digital content.

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