I'm Anton Mardakin, a creative production systems leader with 8+ years delivering high-volume video units for digital platforms. I built and led a 300-person creative department delivering 1,000+ assets per month across multiple brands and formats, turning briefs into scalable, high-quality content. I design AI-augmented production pipelines that cut delivery cycles and unit costs by 30%+ while scaling output by 200%. I work hands-on across the full lifecycle—from brief and concept through production, testing, and iteration—cultivating a performance-driven, systems-level approach. I’m excited to bring this leadership to teams collaborating with Meta, TikTok, and Google.

Anton Mardakin

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I'm Anton Mardakin, a creative production systems leader with 8+ years delivering high-volume video units for digital platforms. I built and led a 300-person creative department delivering 1,000+ assets per month across multiple brands and formats, turning briefs into scalable, high-quality content. I design AI-augmented production pipelines that cut delivery cycles and unit costs by 30%+ while scaling output by 200%. I work hands-on across the full lifecycle—from brief and concept through production, testing, and iteration—cultivating a performance-driven, systems-level approach. I’m excited to bring this leadership to teams collaborating with Meta, TikTok, and Google.

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I’m Anton Mardakin, a creative production systems leader with 8+ years delivering high-volume video units for digital platforms. I built and led a 300-person creative department delivering 1,000+ assets per month across multiple brands and formats, turning briefs into scalable, high-quality content.

I design AI-augmented production pipelines that cut delivery cycles and unit costs by 30%+ while scaling output by 200%. I work hands-on across the full lifecycle—from brief and concept through production, testing, and iteration—cultivating a performance-driven, systems-level approach. I’m excited to bring this leadership to teams collaborating with Meta, TikTok, and Google.

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Language

English
Advanced
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Production Department at The Soul Publishing
December 1, 2020 - November 1, 2025
Led a 300+ creative team delivering content at scale across multiple brands and YouTube channels. Owned creative direction and production pipeline—from concept through pilot, style creation, scaling, through to delivery—ensuring high quality and SLA-driven timelines. Drove AI/automation adoption with a 30%+ reduction in cost and cycle time. Built a 95% remote production model with consistent output quality and delivery timelines. Managed vendor onboarding, briefing, quality control, and contract negotiation. Ran quarterly creative planning: production roadmaps, capacity allocation, and testing priorities to align with business goals.
Deputy Head of Production Department at The Soul Publishing
August 1, 2018 - December 1, 2020
Structured the department across animation, illustration, sound, and technical design verticals. Built hiring and onboarding pipeline for 200+ creatives, reducing ramp-up time by ~50%. Optimized production workflows, achieving 200% output growth with no additional headcount. Developed training programs and quality standards to elevate creative output and consistency across teams and vendors.
Motion Designer at The Soul Publishing
August 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Produced video creatives, developed visual styles, and built reusable motion templates. Contributed to the launch of new YouTube channels from concept to first published content.

Education

at Institute of Information Technology and Telecommunications
January 1, 2013 - April 11, 2026

Qualifications

AI in Creative Production - Industry Workshop
January 1, 2023 - April 11, 2026
GoPractice - Data-Driven Product Management Simulator
January 1, 2022 - April 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services