King and Country, a full-service, design-centric production company, has hired veteran producer Brian Butcher as its head of production. Butcher is working closely with partner/EP Jerry Torgerson, to build the studio’s roster of talent and strengthen relationships with new and existing clients. With more than 15 years experience managing integrated production through design, animation and live action, Butcher has collaborated with agencies, brands, networks, gaming studios and more.
Most recently, Butcher was an independent producer at Psyop, where he produced campaigns for Target, Samsung, Chobani, Aldi, and a Super Bowl spot for Toyota’s hydrogen car, the Mirai.
Prior to Psyop, Butcher held roles as executive producer at L.A. boutique design shop Iron Claw, and sr. producer at bicoastal Imaginary Forces. During this time, Butcher collaborated with brands and networks including Nike, Ram Trucks, Sapporo, Powerade, AT&T, Yoplait, Propel, Florida’s Natural, Sony PlayStation, EA Sports, HBO, ABC, NBC, ESPN, History, SKY and FX. He has earned multiple awards including an Emmy nomination, working on campaigns and title sequences for the big and small screen.