Release Management Director
We're seeking an experienced and strategic Release Management Director to lead across the release and production function. Managing a small team, you will oversee the end-to-end delivery of global physical and digital releases across audio, video, and merchandise, from product conception through manufacturing and digital distribution.
This is a senior leadership role focused on operational excellence, workflow optimisation, sustainability, cost management, and supporting artists through outstanding release execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Release Management team, driving a culture of quality and continuous improvement
- Oversee end-to-end production of physical, digital, and merchandise releases
- Manage timelines, capacity planning, approvals, and global release schedules
- Oversee metadata standards, label copy, asset management, and archival processes
- Manage manufacturing and supplier relationships, negotiating costs and ensuring high-quality delivery
- Own production budgets, cost control, and profitability optimisation
- Drive sustainability initiatives and carbon reduction in physical manufacturing
- Build strong relationships with internal teams, artists, and external partners
About You
- Extensive experience in physical and digital release production within a record label
- Strong knowledge of vinyl manufacturing, print production, metadata, and asset management
- Proven team leadership and workflow design experience
- Skilled in budgeting, cost control, and supplier negotiation
- Highly organised, solutions-focused, and detail-oriented
- Passionate about music, artist development, and operational excellence
Handle actively welcomes applicants from under-represented backgrounds - we pride ourselves on attracting the best talent for every opportunity through a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
