Envato

Production Lead

Australia, New Zealand full-time Mid Salary not listed
full-time Mid level Technology & IT Curated
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About the role

About Envato

At Envato, we empower creative pros to thrive.

We're here to help creatives bring their ideas to life, supercharge their workflows, and equip them with an unparalleled toolkit they can use anywhere. With unlimited access to world-class assets, innovative AI tools, and hands-on tutorials, we deliver what creatives need today - and are continually evolving our offering. As AI transforms the creative landscape, we’re committed to building what’s next for the future.

We’re a purpose-driven company and we’ve long embraced flexible, inclusive ways of working. We’re proud of the connected culture we’ve built across our global team. Our values: Customer First, Build our Future, Make it Happen and Embrace Diversity guide everything we do, shaping how we work and grow.

You can read more about us on our blog, including news of our acquisition by Shutterstock Inc in 2024.

About the role

As our Production Lead, you will be the backbone core of our Brand and Creative team, keeping projects moving smoothly from initial brief through to final delivery. Reporting directly to our Creative Director, you will connect our internal creative team members, external partners, and stakeholders to keep work on track, eliminate blockers and navigate changing priorities with adaptability. You will also look at how we build and scale our workflows, blending traditional coordination with AI-driven tooling to keep our production pipeline highly efficient.

What you'll be doing

Drive project delivery: Coordinate multiple concurrent creative and marketing projects, ensuring high-quality work lands on time.

Manage resource workflows: Build flexible project timelines, proactively balancing team capacity and shifting resources as priorities change.

Optimise operational systems: Continually refine production workflows to simplify processes, clear bottlenecks, and keep our team agile.

Partner with stakeholders: Collaborate closely with internal project leads to manage expectations, solve delivery challenges, and provide project visibility.

Oversee budgets and resources: Manage production spend, external vendor relationships, and freelance contracts to scale content production.

Embed AI efficiencies: Work with our AI Ops team to test, adopt, and integrate smart automation tools that reduce manual tasks.

About you

Creative production background: proven experience managing creative workflows within an internal marketing or creative team environment.

Systems thinker: Highly proficient with database-driven project management tools, with a strong preference for Airtable or similar platform

Adaptable growth mindset: Resilient, flexible, and genuinely motivated to evolve production processes alongside a scaling business.

AI curiosity: A practical interest in emerging AI tools and a knack for using them to drive operational efficiency.

Strong communicator: Confident relationship builder who can navigate competing priorities, negotiate deadlines, and influence outcomes across cross-functional teams.

Delivery & budget focused: Experienced in managing production budgets, external vendors, and freelance talent to drive complex projects through to completion

Compensation

Additional Information

Life at Envato

• Flexible Working: remote-first across Australia or New Zealand with flexibility for you to manage work and life as you need

• Work from Anywhere: apply to work in another location for up to 3 months per calendar year.

• Connection Budget: an annual budget to connect with the team IRL where and when possible.

• Learning Budget: study leave and an annual budget for you to put towards your learning and development.

• Home Office Allowance: a contribution towards your set-up and a monthly allowance to support work from home costs.

• Wellbeing: access to a holistic assistance program that provides support in many areas of life and health.

• Volunteer Leave: 2 days per calendar year to volunteer and give back to the community.

• Parental Leave:20 weeks paid primary carer leave, and 6 weeks paid secondary carers leave.

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Technology & IT Data Analysis MySQL Project Management Remote Collaboration Sales Mid level

Likely questions

  1. Tell us about work you have done that is close to the Production Lead role.
  2. How would you approach your first 30 days at Envato?
  3. Which of Data Analysis, MySQL and Project Management have you used recently, and what did it help you achieve?
  4. Describe a time you solved a problem without waiting to be told exactly what to do.
  5. How do you handle busy days, changing priorities, or pressure at work?

Prepare before the call

  • A recent example that proves your experience with Data Analysis, MySQL and Project Management.
  • One short story with a problem, your action, and the result.
  • Two examples that show the strengths listed on your CV.
  • A clear reason why this role and company interest you.
  • Your availability, preferred work style, and salary expectations.

Ask them

  • What would success look like in the first 90 days?
  • What are the main problems this hire should help solve?
  • How does the team give feedback and measure good work?
  • What does a normal working week look like for this role?
Practice line

I am interested in the Production Lead role because I can bring practical experience in Data Analysis, MySQL and Project Management, learn the team quickly, and contribute to the outcomes Envato needs from this hire.

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