luke o’sullivan
executive producer with 10 years of production leadership across the united states & Australia
when opportunity (briefly) knocks…
When I saw Canva’s ad for Head of Production on Monday, I recognized a rare, almost uncanny alignment with my experience as an Executive Producer in both Los Angeles & Australia.
After spending Monday researching the amazing work being done by the Creative Studio and at the Canva Creates event in LA, I was blown away by the perfection of this role for me and my unique set of skills, connections & experience.
On Tuesday, the link was taken down after only 5 days online… My heart sank!
Rather than let the perfect opportunity slip away, I decided to reach out anyway—and I’m so glad you’re here.
thank you for allowing me to share with you why this job felt like the perfect fit…
and why i would love to discuss how we could bring my skills & experience to canva
a proven leader in global production
world-class visual campaigns
In 2019 I founded Lucid Productions, a Los Angeles-based production company specializing in creating high-end visual campaigns for international brands shooting in the U.S.
Lucid Productions has since become the trusted production partner for top global brands & ad agencies creating content in LA, NY and around the U.S
global teams, united vision
I’ve led teams of 50+ across multiple time zones, managing the needs & expectations of a large group of stakeholders. My passion is ensuring that a diverse range of talented people all have what they need to excel in their unique roles.
a birds-eye view
With years of experience overseeing a range of creative disciplines, I have in-depth knowledge of how to strategize, coordinate, innovate and spearhead the production of ambitious projects from concept to final rollout.
Combining this practical experience with mindfulness & reflection, my strength lies in being able to zoom out & view complex production operations from a broader perspective.
process & innovation
I thrive on creating & refining production processes, elevating the craft while ensuring we work smarter, not just harder. With major clients traveling to the U.S to shoot their campaigns with Lucid Productions, I’ve been responsible for strategizing, developing & executing entire production processes from start to finish in LA, New York and around the U.S.
from lax to final delivery
I’ve delivered exceptional production experiences for major international brands including Net-a-Porter, Virgin Atlantic, H&M, Speedo & many more. Please explore my website to view more of the productions I’ve guided to success.
investing wisely
Responsible for executing productions with massive budgets & those with limited resources, I have extensive experience balancing big ideas with smart spending to achieve exceptional results.
As a producer, it’s not just about how much money you can save - it’s about knowing how to invest that money wisely.
leading with humility
One of my big motivators is learning how to be the best boss I can possibly be. I’m passionate about incorporating mindfulness, psychology, honesty & vulnerability in my approach to collaboration & leadership.
I’d love to talk with you more about my approach to managing teams, fostering collaboration, uniting people of various disciplines and working styles, and empowering everyone on the team to do their best work while being their best self.
having it all
A big part of my success in Los Angeles has been my refreshingly un-American approach to business & communications.
Rather than an adversarial approach to negotiations or conflicting viewpoints, I truly believe that there is always a happy medium; a way to satisfy people’s different needs and make everyone is happy.
I’ve been able to simultaneously win over major clients, A-list celebrities, diverse crews & everyone in between by being kind, being thoughtful & by being myself.
There is always a win-win situation… As a producer, it’s my job to find it.
AUSTRALIAN OPEN
my most recent adventure was a contract producing entertainment at the australian open
As a Lead Producer on the Precinct Experience Team, I helped manage the design, construction and daily operations of the entire Australian Open Precinct, which welcomed 1.2 million patrons over 3 weeks. This project involved managing dozens of external vendors across design, construction, retail, staffing & entertainment talent.
A key focus of my role was producing AOLIVE PRESENTs - a 3-night concert series featuring international headline acts Benson Boone, Kaytranada & Kesha
This kind of experience producing major events with cross-functional synergy is essential when overseeing production for a global brand like Canva, and especially for the next Canva Create in la
A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY
With roots in Melbourne +
a decade in LA
No one else in Australia has the experience producing in both the US & Australia that I have, not to mention local knowledge & connections in Los Angeles that will be invaluable to this role and to the Canva Create event in LA.
At Canva, I see a place where my production expertise, passion for creative excellence & leadership skills can all converge
final thoughts
A few other things I want you to know:
• After successfully running my own production company in one of the most competitive & challenging markets in the world, I am capable of operating at a very high level and thrive under pressure.
• I have excellent relationships with vendors & external partners in both Australia & the U.S, with extensive experience sourcing, hiring, negotiating, managing & overseeing these vendors to guarantee success.
• I stay calm & solutions-focused in complex and high-pressure situations, guiding teams through shifting priorities & competing operational demands.
• While I have loved working for myself, I am now yearning to be a part of a team & a community over the long-term. I’ve been doing everything by myself for years, and I’ve realized that my best contributions are actually made within a close-knit team.
• While I feel very passionate about the Head of Production role, I am open to working for Canva in any capacity. This could be in a different producer role or potentially with Lucid Productions as one of Canva’s external vendors.
I have been splitting my time between Australia & the U.S, however I am actively looking to move back to Australia full-time. Working for a company that has production operations in both Australia & The United States would be an extraordinary opportunity to utilize the best of everything I have to offer in the most impactful & effective way.
LET’S TALK!
Even if the Head of Production role has already been taken, I would LOVE the opportunity to introduce myself to the current Head of Production & other members of Canva’s Creative Studio and/or Talent Acquisition teams.
It would be great to talk about how my unique set of skills & experiences could be a powerful asset to Canva, especially as it relates to their work in the U.S and the Canva Create event in LA.
view my resume
contact: 0481 229 014
info@lucidproductions.us