The role can be based in various APAC locations:

Singapore, the Philippines, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia

About us

Indicia Worldwide is an insight and technology-led communications agency with global production expertise.

Why we exist: we create new value

At Indicia Worldwide, our philosophy is one of ‘creating new value’. We create new value at every step of the journey that a brand takes to market, by driving an increase in marketing performance and reducing costs in marketing execution. For our clients and their customers, we are building mutually-beneficial partnerships. We see this proposition, built around the perfect balance of efficiency and effectiveness, as pioneering, entrepreneurial and, above all else, sustainable.

Our substantial investment in our technology and data science capability, and resource, provide our differentiation in the marketplace. Data insight and marketing technology allow us to measure our work, evidencing ROI as the most critical metric in today’s environment.

We see ROI where others don't. We are the only agency that combines creative, data and technology talent with production and procurement expertise to improve your marketing performance and efficiencies. We realise ROI for our clients by enabling them to deliver more engaging, cost-effective and sustainable customer experiences.

As a business we draw on a rich heritage from the worlds of print, creative production, retail, data, digital, tech and creative, bringing these disciplines together to support global brands with their omnichannel marketing activation needs.

We believe in what we do. We believe this proposition makes us unique. We have the capacity to redefine the way marketing is activated for our clients across the globe. Now, and well into the future.

The output: Improved client performance by engaging consumers with brand ideas better, faster and more cost-effectively, across every step of a brand's journey to market.

Purpose of the role

• Vision: To drive operational excellence and strategic innovation in the delivery of print, POSM, and creative production campaigns, positioning the company as a leader in the APAC market.

• Mission: To lead and transform production teams, ensuring seamless execution of campaigns and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high-quality delivery.

• Approach: Achieve the mission through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and stakeholder collaboration, leveraging data, technology, and best practices.

The Director of Production for Print, POSM and Creative Production in the APAC region plays a crucial role in ensuring operational excellence and successful campaign delivery. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a commitment to driving efficiency and quality.

Skills, knowledge, experience and exposure

A highly skilled and commercial marketing production practitioner, the Production Director APAC will likely have over 10 years of experience in a professional marketing production capacity. With a track record in managing teams across markets and marketing production disciplines, she/he will be exceptional in defining, developing and activating operational capability that drives value for our clients.

The Production Director APAC will have:

Strategic Leadership and Vision

• Develop and implement the strategic vision for print, POSM, and creative production in APAC.

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the production teams leaders (Heads of Production Management) in market.

• In collaboration with the Solutions team, drive innovation and continuous improvement in production processes.

Operational Excellence

• Oversee the day-to-day regional operations of print, POSM, and creative production campaigns.

• Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.

• Monitor and manage operational budgets.

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, mentor, and develop the production teams.

• Manage and provide strategic guidance to local market heads (Heads of Production Management).

• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.

Process Improvement and Innovation

• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.

• Utilize data and technology to drive productivity / efficiency gains.

• Stay updated with industry trends and innovations.

Quality Assurance and Compliance

• Ensure all print, POSM, and creative production execution meet the highest quality standards.

• In collaboration with the Procurement & Supply Chain team, implement quality control measures and conduct regular audits.

• Address any quality issues promptly and effectively.

Risk Management

• Anticipate and track operational and tactical risks

• Develop contingency plans to ensure business continuity.

• Monitor and report on operational risks.

Stakeholder Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, especially clients and internal peers and decisionmakers.

• Act as the most senior point of contact for strategic operational queries.

• Ensure regular and effective communication and collaboration with all stakeholders.

Strategic Planning and Execution

• Contribute to the development of the strategic plan for print, POSM and creative production campaigns.

• Drive the planning and orchestration of business objectives.

• Support the growth and expansion of the company’s capabilities in the APAC region.

The mindset to navigate the role

Building strong marketing production performance, senior relationships, and high-performance teams requires skill in navigating business and people situations. Key aspects for the Production Director APAC role include:

• Trend Interpretation: ability to anticipate marketing production trends and challenges, developing strategies to manage business impact.

• Resilience and Capability Building: competency in building team capabilities to manage multiple requirements without affecting business performance.

• Perspective Understanding: ability to understand various business positions to make informed negotiations and decisions.

• Clear Communication: skill to clearly articulate complex solutions to address client needs and challenges.

• Decision Making: ability to make decisions and set direction based on the role's time horizon requirements.

The softer skills that we believe, will help you thrive in this role

While there is no specific behavior definition, the following characteristics are expected:

• Balance Pursuit: focus on delivering outstanding service outputs while defining the future of marketing production for print, POSM and creative production.

• Curiosity: desire to understand client businesses, listen to their challenges, and unlock potential.

• Collaboration: bringing together diverse teams to unlock potential and recognize the value of collective efforts.

• Problem-Solving: viewing challenges as opportunities to create value by interpreting them from various perspectives.

• Self-Motivation: ability to create a self-motivating environment that inspires others to perform

Role Requirements

The Production Director APAC role will have certain demands that would need to be met:

• With 10+ markets served across APAC, there is a requirement to travel in order to be visible and accessible to teams and clients.

• Whilst the contracted hours for the role are 9.00am to 5:30pm, Mon – Fri, the nature of the business requires that some meetings and engagements may happen outside of these hours to accommodate different timezones or respond to business critical situations.

• There will be an expectation to combine remote work with face to face interaction, being an example of promoting the use of our great offices.

We are an equal opportunities employer and as such, will make any reasonable adjustments to accommodate the needs of all candidates. If you have any such needs or requirements in the context of your interview, please notify us so that we can make the appropriate arrangements.