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Jem Downing

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I'm Jem Downing, a Senior Producer and Production Manager with a proven track record in end-to-end production across cinema, broadcast, digital and online.

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I’m Jem Downing, a Senior Producer and Production Manager with a proven track record in end-to-end production across cinema, broadcast, digital and online. I excel at leading cross-functional teams, managing budgets and schedules, and solving creative problems under pressure to deliver high-quality motion projects on time and on budget.

I thrive in fast-paced environments, nurture strong client and stakeholder relationships, and take pride in crafting craft-focused campaigns across cinema, broadcast, social and digital channels.

  • 10 years' experience
  • Joined January 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Software & Internet

Work experience· 8 roles

Senior Producer (Freelance) · Freelance/Various projectsOct 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Current role delivering end-to-end production management across cinema, broadcast, digital and online, with emphasis on post-production management, budgeting, scheduling and client approvals.

Senior Producer (Freelance) · Freelance – Various projects across the advertising and production sectorsOct 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

Led end-to-end production across motion and stills for multiple brands, overseeing post-production (edits, motion graphics, VFX, sound and grade), versioning by region/platform, organizing shoots and post production retouching, sourcing and engaging directors and post-production partners, and managing cross-functional teams of designers, editors, creatives and production crews. Allocated resources and schedules, conducted feasibility checks on concepts, and facilitated client approvals using Wrike.

VFX / Post Producer / Production Manager (Freelance) · AIRBAGMay 2022 – Jun 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos

Post Production manager and producer; managed VFX artists, directors, editors, colourists and sound studios; scoped production jobs and budgeted accordingly; devised production approaches for each project; created post production schedules and key milestones; coordinated 2D/3D animation and virtual production asset builds; managed remote sessions with client, agencies and VFX supervisor; oversaw script and storyboard breakdowns for VFX/post; scheduled and booked edit suites; led client communications, WIPs, feedback rounds and final cinema/TVC dispatch.

Senior Producer (Freelance) · HogarthMay 2021 – Sep 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Senior Producer · HogarthMay 2021 – Sep 2024 · 3 yrs 5 mos
Senior Producer · VMLY&RMar 2019 – Mar 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Senior Producer · Clemenger BBDOSep 2017 – Dec 2018 · 1 yr 4 mos
Producer · Saatchi & SaatchiMar 2016 – Aug 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos

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