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.