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.
Now we want to hear from you.

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. Does this sound like you? Then please get in touch. 

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 include: 

• Briefing teams to deliver multiple large production/fabrication projects on time and on budget, and to the quality and standards that we are known for
• Consulting and advising Project & Creative teams, helping them to make informed Production decisions
• Working alongside the Associate Production Director to manage capacity and workflows
• Developing and communicating accurate timelines and scheduling production teams made up of; carpenters, art department & other specialist makers
• Quality control of in-house and outsourced production 
• Estimating and costing multiple large-scale bespoke & complex Production projects from visuals and/or technical drawings
• Building and maintaining relationships with new and existing outsourced suppliers and makers/freelancers
• Keeping up-to-date with new materials, suppliers and processes, driving innovation and sustainability within the business 
• Financial administration - costing commercial options, live project spend tracking, creating POs and reconciling costs, signing off timesheets on your jobs
• Project Administration - production, install and derig schedules, ordering materials
• H&S and RAMS 
• Training and mentoring more junior staff 
• Helping drive company vision and goals 

Who exactly are we looking for?

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

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent administrative skills and organisational skills

• An in-depth knowledge of materials, production and assembly processes/experience working in or for a workshop environment

• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail 
• Be a great communicator and true team player 
• Be 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

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.   

Some of our benefits:

• 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.