Help shape the future of some of the world’s biggest Kids & Family franchises — Warrior Cats (90m+ books sold; 730m Roblox plays) and Beast Quest (25m+ copies) — from the centre of an ambitious, PE-backed entertainment business.
Send your CV and a short covering note with your digital video content links to recruitment@coolabi.com
About Coolabi
Coolabi is a leading, PE-backed Kids & Family entertainment company focused on building publishing-led IP into global multi-platform franchises. Our portfolio includes globally recognised brands spanning publishing, television, digital, gaming, licensing and consumer products.
Warrior Cats has sold 90m+ books, has the 4th biggest branded game on Roblox of
all time with 730m plays, and is currently rolling out its first toy range across Walmart, Target and
other retailers. In the US in 2025, Warrior Cats graphic novels were the #1 and #5 bestselling
Kids & Young Adults paperbacks of the year (frontlist titles). A new animated series has just been
greenlit with Tencent Video.
Beast Quest has sold 25m+ copies, is relaunching with a new publishing partner in
2027, and has a major animated TV series in advanced development.
Beyond these flagships, Coolabi has over 200 additional IPs in its stable. Our latest property
adapted for TV, the Lady Grace Mysteries, launched on the BBC in May 2026.
The business is entering a major new growth phase, with investment in franchise expansion across television, gaming, digital audience development and global licensing. As part of this evolution, Coolabi is building a more integrated, franchise-led operating model designed to maximise the long-term value and cultural relevance of its IP.
The Opportunity
Coolabi is building an in-house digital production capability – a lean, technology-forward micro-studio – to power the next phase of growth for its franchises. We are seeking an experienced Head of Digital Production to lead it.
This is a rare opportunity to build a brand-new digital production function from the ground up inside a major IP business. The role will own the production engine for Coolabi’s flagship franchise digital channels.
This role is ideal for an experienced production leader who is excited by the challenge of building a modern, lean digital production capability inside an entrepreneurial, ambitious and highly collaborative environment.
Reporting Structure
Reports to the SVP Digital.
This is a cross-functional role that works closely with senior colleagues across digital, editorial, franchise strategy and consumer products.
Direct report: Editor / Motion Designer. The role also builds and manages a flexible network of freelance animators, editors, illustrators and voice talent.
Role Purpose
To own and operate Coolabi’s in-house digital production capability, translating editorial and format ideas – originated by the Head of Digital Editorial & Audience Growth – into a consistent, high-quality flow of finished digital video content for upload to YouTube, TikTok, Instagram and other digital platforms.
The Head of Digital Production is responsible for the end-to-end production pipeline: workflows, infrastructure, in-house edit capability, freelance network, and the integration of modern production tools and methods. The role is the operational backbone of Coolabi’s digital ambition, ensuring the right content is delivered on brief, on time, on budget and to a quality that protects the long-term integrity of Coolabi’s franchises.
Responsibilities
1. Production Pipeline Ownership
- Design, operate and continuously improve the end-to-end production pipeline, from brief through to delivery
- Build production workflows that allow quality YouTube and shortform video to be produced at scale and pace
- Maintain a reliable production schedule aligned with each channel’s publishing cadence
2. Studio Capability & Infrastructure
- Stand up and operate Coolabi’s internal micro-studio: equipment, kit, studio space, software and tooling
- Make build / buy / partner decisions on production infrastructure
- Ensure the studio operates as a lean, scalable capability
3. Flagship Channel Production
- Translate editorial concepts and format ideas into finished video content
- Lead the English-language dubbing for animation sourced from other territories
4. Format Production
- Partner with the Head of Digital Editorial & Audience Growth to take format concepts and engineer them into repeatable, cost-efficient production templates
5. Talent & Freelance Network Management
- Manage the in-house Editor / Motion Designer
- Build and manage a curated network of freelance animators, editors, illustrators and voice talent
- Ensure the production team has the right mix of skills to deliver across formats
6. Production Innovation & Efficiency
- Implement modern production tools and methods within the studio’s workflows, in line with the digital function’s broader direction on production innovation
- Continuously evaluate new tools and technologies that improve production efficiency and creative range
- Build the operational know-how that turns emerging production methods into dependable, day-to-day workflows
7. Quality & Brand Stewardship
- Safeguard the creative integrity of franchise storytelling in digital formats – particularly important for properties with deeply engaged fandoms
- Ensure all video output maintains a consistent visual style and production standard
- Act as the production-side guardian of brand consistency across platforms
8. Cross-Franchise Expansion
- Once the initial flagship production engine is established, extend production capability to support additional franchises across Coolabi’s portfolio, including cost-effective production tests on selected catalogue IP
- Adapt workflows to the specific needs of each franchise without losing operational consistency
Ideal Candidate Profile
We are looking for an experienced digital production leader who combines craft, operational discipline and creative judgement.
The ideal candidate may come from:
- In-house digital production at a media, IP or entertainment business
- A leading branded content studio, digital agency or YouTube channel operator
- Executive Producer or Head of Production roles within a digital-first production company
They will be a hands-on operator who is excited by building a function from scratch, and equally comfortable making infrastructure decisions, briefing freelancers and pushing for the right creative outcome.
Experience Required
- 7+ years’ experience in digital video production, including significant time in a senior production leadership role (e.g. Head of Production, Head of Content, Executive Producer)
- Track record of building or running an in-house production capability that ships content at volume
- Deep understanding of YouTube and short-form video production workflows, format-led/repeatable templates, post-production, and platform-native delivery requirements
- Strong experience managing in-house editors, motion designers and freelance creative teams
- Familiarity with modern production tools and methods that improve efficiency, with a credible point of view on where they add value. Comfortable balancing creative quality with disciplined production economics
Package
- Competitive salary plus bonus
- Hybrid working, based in London
How to apply
To apply, please submit:
- A CV/resume
- A short covering note outlining your interest in the role and relevant experience
- Optional: links to digital video content or channels you have led the production of
Applications should be sent to recruitment@coolabi.com.
Shortlisted candidates will progress through a multi-stage interview process, including practical discussion of production approaches relevant to the role.