Gaurav Mishra
Creative Excellence & Production
Singapore
Summary
Strategic and detail-oriented Creative Operations leader with a proven track record of managing high-volume, cross-channel campaigns from concept through execution. Experienced in overseeing complex workflows across regional and global teams, optimizing resource allocation, and ensuring timely, high-quality creative delivery. Adept at stakeholder management, team leadership, and process improvement, with deep expertise in campaign production, scheduling, and cross-functional collaboration. Passionate about scaling creative excellence through clear communication, operational rigor, and a strong eye for design and craft.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Creative Excellence Manager / Agency Producer
McCann Worldwide Group
11.2023 - Current
- Lead end-to-end creative operations across APAC, managing high-volume, cross-market campaign workflows from intake to final delivery—spanning social, digital, and broadcast mediums.
- Oversea and tracked award entries across 15+ global shows including Cannes Lions and Spikes Asia, streamlining submissions and ensuring consistent creative quality.
- Manage McCann’s global Case Film Studio, overseeing timelines, asset development, stakeholder approvals, and delivery across 20+ campaigns annually.
- Own creative workflow optimization, liaising between Creative, Strategy, Production, and external agencies to maintain momentum and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Conduct performance evaluations and coaching for Creative Excellence (CX) team members, ensuring continuous upskilling, talent development, and resource planning.
- Supervise all regional production outputs as an Agency Producer, delivering integrated campaigns for global clients including Mastercard, Dettol, and Kinder.
- Act as a central point of contact for internal stakeholders and agency partners, aligning expectations and deliverables across regional and global markets.
- Built and maintain project schedules and budgets for key initiatives including regional summits, global reviews, and internal creative showcases.
- Manage logistics for global leadership meetings, covering accommodation, vendor sourcing, catering, and onsite coordination across time zones.
- Monitor central award show spending, created scalable workflows for budgeting, and introduced tools to optimize financial reporting and resource tracking.
Senior Agency Producer
VMLY&R
05.2021 - 12.2023
- Led end-to-end production across film, print, and digital campaigns for regional and global brands including Caltex, Scoot Airlines, Singapore Tourism Board, Zespri, and LTA.
- Translated complex client briefs into executable creative strategies, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams (Creative, Strategy, Media, and Tech) to align on objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
- Managed international production workflows across guerrilla, on-location, and studio shoots—often involving high-CGI and post-heavy assets—with zero compromise on craft or delivery deadlines.
- Oversaw vendor relationships and resource allocation, ensuring cost efficiency while upholding premium creative standards across all deliverables.
- Negotiated talent contracts, licensing, and global usage extensions for large-scale TVC campaigns, managing compliance and legal considerations in multiple markets.
- Maintained production schedules, budgets, and reporting with precision—balancing creative ambition with operational feasibility.
- Championed transparent communication across internal stakeholders and external partners to minimize roadblocks and accelerate approvals.
Freelance Producer
Multiple
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Produced a wide range of creative content including branded films, TVCs, and digital campaigns for clients across APAC, Europe, and the Middle East—often serving as both agency partner and direct client liaison.
- Led full production cycles from creative development through post, managing budgets, timelines, and cross-functional teams across multiple time zones.
- Streamlined production operations, introducing agile workflows and documentation practices that reduced delays and increased delivery accuracy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams (directors, editors, designers, and creatives) to ensure execution matched creative intent while staying within scope.
- Built and managed vendor networks, sourcing talent, crew, and equipment while optimizing costs across varying production scales.
- Demonstrated flexibility and leadership in fast-paced, ambiguous environments—balancing multiple concurrent projects with a consistent focus on quality and delivery.
MD / Producer
Xeitgeist Entertainment
06.2018 - 05.2021
- Oversaw end-to-end development and production of independent and co-financed film projects, managing internal teams, freelancers, international clients, and external partners.
- Led IP sourcing and rights acquisition, securing books and original stories to build a commercially viable and creatively distinct content slate.
- Raised over $400K USD in production funding and secured partnerships for the feature film Hotel Mumbai, earning an Executive Producer (India) credit on the globally released project.
- Created high-impact pitch materials—including visual decks, budgets, and schedules—to engage investors, distributors, and studios across APAC and global markets.
- Managed complex multi-stakeholder relationships, coordinating across creative, financial, and legal entities to keep large-scale projects on track and on budget.
- Developed and executed production budgets and cost estimates, overseeing third-party vendors, legal negotiations, and contract execution to ensure compliance and profitability.
Creative Producer
Electric Lime Films
09.2017 - 06.2018
- Led full-cycle film production from initial concept development through to final delivery for high-profile brands including Uber, HP, Starbucks, and Meadow Fresh.
- Conceptualized ideas rooted in audience insights, collaborating with directors and creatives to shape compelling narratives across digital and broadcast formats.
- Managed production timelines, resources, and vendor coordination, ensuring seamless execution across shoots—on location, in-studio, and across international markets.
- Built and nurtured a robust network of directors, cinematographers, editors, and technicians, optimizing crew pairings for project needs and creative fit.
- Drove business development initiatives, fostering relationships with agencies and brand stakeholders to unlock new briefs and production opportunities.
- Delivered premium creative output on tight timelines and fixed budgets, balancing creative ambition with operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Producer
J. Walter Thompson
06.2014 - 05.2017
- Scaled JWT Singapore’s in-house production arm, Chameleon, from a 5-person unit to a 24-member operation—building out capabilities across production, post, and client servicing.
- Managed end-to-end campaign production for high-profile clients including Unilever, Nikon, Johnson & Johnson, Shell, Singapore Tourism Board, Changi Airport Group, Friso, Abbott, Pizza Hut, Kit Kat, and 100 Plus.
- Oversaw timelines, budgets, and resource allocation for a high volume of concurrent projects, ensuring exceptional delivery across TV, digital, and social platforms.
- Negotiated talent contracts and handled licensing, working across multiple territories and managing compliance for global campaigns.
- Led the in-house post-production facility, juggling multiple overlapping edits and motion design projects while maximizing output under tight resource constraints.
- Collaborated closely with Creative, Strategy, and Account teams, ensuring alignment between creative vision, business objectives, and production realities.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film and Television Production
Savannah College of Art and Design
Savannah, GA 05.2010 - 5 2014
Skills
- Creative Operations Management
- Cross-functional Team Leadership
- Decision-making
- Global Campaign Execution
- Workflow Optimization & Process Design
- Strategic Resource Planning
- Stakeholder & Vendor Management
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Integrated Production (Film, Digital, Social)
- Campaign Scheduling & Prioritization
- Creative Brief Interpretation & Execution Oversight
Websites
Timeline
Creative Excellence Manager / Agency Producer
McCann Worldwide Group
11.2023 - Current
Senior Agency Producer
VMLY&R
05.2021 - 12.2023
Freelance Producer
Multiple
06.2018 - 05.2021
MD / Producer
Xeitgeist Entertainment
06.2018 - 05.2021
Creative Producer
Electric Lime Films
09.2017 - 06.2018
Producer
J. Walter Thompson
06.2014 - 05.2017
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Film and Television Production
Savannah College of Art and Design
05.2010 - 5 2014
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