At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects for high-end retail builds in global airports.
- Company: Creative agency known for bespoke retail solutions and a collaborative team.
- Benefits: Opportunity to work on premium projects and mentor junior colleagues.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for international collaboration and career growth.
- Why this job: Join a talented team and tackle unique production challenges for major brands.
- Qualifications: Experience in project management and retail environments is essential.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
We’re looking for a Senior Project Manager / Production Manager to join a brilliant creative agency, working on the production of high end and often one off / bespoke retail builds for major international brands in Global Travel Retail.
This will see you working on builds for premium retail environments across the world’s biggest airports. You’ll be working with internal teams and external suppliers as you take ambitious creative ideas and work out how to make them happen. From the early stages of a project, you’ll be looking at the creative, drawings, space, budget and technical requirements, identifying challenges and finding solutions before they become problems.
Projects can include permanent and semi-permanent retail fixtures for store in stores, tasting areas, displays through to shopper experiences and use materials such as wood, metal, acrylic, Corian and marble amongst others, as well as illuminations or / and technology led installations. You could be working on a high-end tasting bay one minute and a large-scale bespoke store in store the next.
- Own the delivery of bespoke GTR projects with involvement from concept through to installation
- Work closely with Account Directors, internal teams, suppliers and installation partners
- Interrogate technical / CAD drawings and make sure creative ideas work in the real world
- Solve challenges around space, height restrictions, materials, power, lighting, logistics and installation
- Manage procurement, production, shipping, installation, budgets and timelines
- Get involved early in projects to advise on feasibility, budget and production solutions
- Manage multiple projects simultaneously, keeping everything moving and resolving issues quickly
- Work with the agency’s global teams to bring international expertise and production capability into projects
- Support and mentor more junior Project / Production Managers, acting as a senior point of escalation within the team
Requirements:
- Strong Senior Project / Production Management experience
- Strong background in retail, POS, experiential or branded environments
- Comfortable reading and scrutinising technical and CAD drawings
- Excellent understanding of materials, fabrication, production and installation
- Strong commercial and supplier management experience
- Highly organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing multiple complex projects
- Someone who can take ownership and support others within a collaborative team
This is an exciting opportunity to work on high-profile, premium projects for incredible brands. It’s an interesting role within a talented, down-to-earth team where you’ll have the opportunity to help mentor more junior colleagues. If you’re a Senior Project / Production Manager who loves bespoke builds, within high end, premium retail and solving complicated production challenges, APPLY NOW!
Production Manager (Contract, Temporary) employer: Neko London
Join a dynamic creative agency in Northampton, where you'll be at the forefront of producing bespoke retail builds for prestigious international brands in Global Travel Retail. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and mentorship, this role offers a vibrant work culture that values creativity and problem-solving, alongside opportunities for professional growth within a supportive team environment. Enjoy the unique advantage of working on high-profile projects in a hybrid setting, allowing for flexibility while contributing to innovative retail experiences across the globe.
