Production Manager

StudioXAG creates bold spaces that tell big stories. We are a B Corp-certified creative studio in London that believes in business as a force for good. We create exciting experiences for some of the world's best known brands, telling stories that touch every corner of the globe. Luckily for us, we have a diverse team of conceptual thinkers, creative dreamers and inquisitive makers that help this happen. They’re our core. They make us tick, inspire us, push us to be better.

The Role

StudioXAG are looking for a talented Production Manager to help lead our world class production team to achieve the show-stopping storytelling we are famous for. Reporting into our Associate Production Director, you will be joining a hands-on production team in a stimulating, exciting and creative environment. You will execute production management on a wide range of projects from concept to delivery, working with great brands that pop up all over the world. You will be involved in all levels of the production process both in our in-house workshop and with an extensive list of outsourced suppliers and specialists. You will help mentor and grow our teams.

Responsibilities

• Brief teams to deliver multiple large production/fabrication projects on time and on budget, and to the quality and standards we are known for.
• Consult and advise Project & Creative teams, helping them to make informed production decisions.
• Work alongside the Associate Production Director to manage capacity and workflows.
• Develop and communicate accurate timelines and schedule production teams made up of carpenters, art department staff and other specialist makers.
• Quality-control of in-house and outsourced production.
• Estimate and cost multiple large-scale bespoke and complex production projects from visuals and/or technical drawings.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing outsourced suppliers and makers/freelancers.
• Keep up-to-date with new materials, suppliers and processes, driving innovation and sustainability within the business.
• Finance administration – cost commercial options, track live project spend, create POs and reconcile costs, sign off timesheets on your jobs.
• Project administration – production, install and derig schedules, order materials.
• H&S and RAMS.
• Train and mentor more junior staff.
• Help drive company vision and goals.

Qualifications

We’re looking for a highly organised individual with a vast and interesting production knowledge, who is keen to get stuck in, solve problems and work with great people to achieve great things. Ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent administrative skills and organisational skills.
• In-depth knowledge of materials, production and assembly processes/experience in or for a workshop environment.
• Excellent time-management and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Great communication and team-player aptitude.
• Self-sufficient, proactive and able to take initiative to get things done.

Ideal Experience

• 5+ years experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge and experience of a workshop/manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of Synergist Software or similar costing or project-management software.
• Procurement or buying experience for a workshop.
• Project management or coordination experience.
• People management and leadership experience.

Benefits

Location: This role is based full time in our East London studio. Normal working hours are 9am-6pm but flexible working hours and days are available and we have an unofficial 5pm finish on Fridays.

• Gross profit-related annual bonus scheme.
• Workplace pension.
• 22 days holiday + 3 days off for Xmas Closure + a day off for your birthday + bank holidays.
• 0.5 paid days off per month to get inspired.
• International research budgets and trips.
• All-you-can-eat YCN creative professional learning membership.
• Spill mental health support.
• Flexible and remote working available.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Access to fitness discounts.

Salary: £40,000-55,000 per annum. Please state expectations on application.

Belonging and Inclusivity at StudioXAG

StudioXAG is a business that strives for equality for all its people. Known for our storytelling, our different perspectives make us more creative than ever. No matter who you are, you are welcome at StudioXAG.