Danial Thompson

Delivery‑focused Producer / Project Manager with six years' experience leading cross‑functional teams and managing complex digital, immersive, and post‑production projects. Skilled in client management, project delivery, budget ownership, and technical coordination across VR/AR, VFX, and multi‑format content. Known for clear communication, structured planning, and building strong client relationships that support repeat business.

Adept at translating creative ambition into achievable delivery plans that meet scope, schedule, and budget.

PRODUCER / PROJECT MANAGER at Figment Productions (2022-01 – Present)

• Led end‑to‑end delivery of multiple digital content projects with budgets exceeding £500k, coordinating cross‑functional teams and ensuring on‑time, on‑budget delivery.
• Primary liaison between clients, creative teams, and technical leads, ensuring alignment on scope, milestones, and delivery expectations.
• Authored and pitched proposals that secured £500k+ in new business, improving win rates through clearer scoping and structured delivery plans.
• Refined internal production workflows and documentation processes to improve team efficiency and project visibility.

SENIOR PRODUCER at Smoke and Mirrors (2021-01 – 2022-01)

• Managed a £1m+ portfolio across automotive accounts maintaining strong client relationships and consistent project throughput.
• Coordinated project schedules, budgets and delivery requirements across internal and external teams.
• Worked closely with clients and stakeholders during project planning and pre-production phases.

DIGITAL PRODUCER at Alchemy Immersive (2020-01 – 2021-01)

• Supported the delivery of innovative digital experiences across VR, AR and other hybrid production workflows.
• Implemented new communication protocols and workflow structures to maintain delivery quality under remote conditions.
• Managed communication, scheduling and delivery tracking across distributed teams over the course of the project lifecycle.
• Delivered award‑nominated AR experience recognised by Apple Design Award 2021.

PRODUCER / PROJECT MANAGER at HMX Media (2019-01 – 2020-01)

• Coordinated the production of 3D animation and digital content projects for international client accounts including Google, Dell, Sony, Lenovo, and Kawasaki.
• Managed timelines, feedback cycles and communication between creative teams and clients.
• Led the company's early immersive initiatives, producing WebGL and AR configurators for Adidas, McLaren, and Nissan.

Digital Transformation Strategies – Cambridge Judge Business School (2021-01 – 2021-01)

MA in Visual Effects – University of Kent (2018-01 – 2018-01)

BA in Archaeology – Durham University (2015-01 – 2015-01)