Lydia Mbala
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Lydia Mbala

Freelance EP & ArtbuyerLondon, United Kingdom
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Lydia Mbala
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Lydia Mbala

Freelance EP & ArtbuyerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
An experienced producer & art buyer with a broad skill-set, specialising in creating bespoke content with innovative creatives from the global majority. In my career to date I have worked diligently to deliver engaging pieces of work to a high standard, with the management of complex budgets, priorities and deadlines. I’m a confident, conscientious and hands-on professional, who is committed to fostering fairness and inclusivity.
Work history
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    Freelance Producer/Art BuyerFreelancer/Producers
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Producer/Art Buyer for high-profile clients, managing a range of complex briefs from editorials, TVC’s, print, digital and out of home, to deliver content on-time and within budget. The clients I have worked with span the UK & Europe and include: Bottega Veneta Alexander McQueen Sky Creative DRUM adidas Originals Nike MTV Channel 5 A&E Networks New Look Marks & Spencer Conde Nast With all of the projects I have managed, I have juggled complex priorities and high pressure environments. As a producer, my core responsibilities are as follows: - Casting & Booking crew - Management of complex budgets - Reconciling expenditure - Pre-Production preparations - Post-wrap debrief - Client Liaison - Supporting Senior Producers - Buying coffee & supplying chocolate!
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    Producer/Exec Producer - Global ProductionAdidas Group
     - London, United KingdomFull Time
    In-house Producer/EP for global brand campaigns within adidas. Overseeing the campaign strategies and processes, creative concepts, vendor bids and managing budgets from 800K upwards within the brand portfolio for Commercial, Football, Originals and Top Creators. Projects include: - adidas x KORN FW23 - adidas x Moncler FW23 - Disney FW23 - Lego SS23/FW23 - CCM SS23/ FW23 - Jamaica Football Federation Kit Launch SS23 - Marimekko SS23 - Humanrace x adidas (Pharrell Williams RYAT Black Drop 2022) - Black Panther FW22 - Arsenal Pre Season Tour FW22 - Holiday (FW21/SS22, FW22/SS23, FW23/SS24) - Valentine’s Day SS22 - adidas Stella McCartney Agent of Kindness SS22 feat. Nia Dennis - Bra Revolution – Retail SS22 - World Cup 2022 / Women’s Euros 2022 – various shoots - Common Goal – Uganda SS22 - Speedflow FW21
Skills
  • Fashion
  • Producing
  • Production
  • Production Budgets
  • Pre Production
  • PR
  • Press Relations
  • Events
  • Logistics Management
  • Studio Management
  • Shoot Management