London, UK
Production manager
at StudioXAG
StudioXAG requires an experienced and confident production manager to join its team in London.
Are you a driven, organised team player that wants to work in a creative and vibrant studio?
For over a decade StudioXAG has created some of the most extraordinary installations, windows and pop ups with a focus on retail environments.
We are a highly creative studio that challenges and nurtures its people with boundary-pushing projects, training, growth and development.
You will be joining a medium sized team in a challenging, exciting and creative environment and will have the opportunity to work with great brands on interesting projects, be involved in all levels of the production process, and will be able to see work ‘go live’ within a very short space of time.
Responsibilities would include:
- working in the production team to run projects through production in our in-house workshop or using our network of suppliers
- producing accurate costs and estimates based on briefs, designs and technical drawings, using your in-depth understanding of materials and production methods
- building and maintaining relationships with new and existing suppliers and makers/freelancers
- overseeing quality control on projects, and on all incoming and outgoing products and samples
- keeping up-to-date with new materials, suppliers and processes implementing when relevant
- ensuring that the workshop and production department are communicating effectively with project managers and designers
- being a key point of contact for project managers when scheduling production
- allocating and booking freelancer carpenters, technicians and makers for both in-house production and installations
- communicating with workshop staff and freelancers, ensuring timesheets are submitted weekly, comparing estimates with actual figures to improve future quotes
- ensuring production and installation calendars are updated and well communicated across the company
- understanding health and safety practices and ensuring that we meet all requirements, including producing accurate and in-depth RAMS for each project and installation alongside the projects team
- ordering materials and sundries for the workshop and for installation crews
- distributing and redistributing day to day work in the workshop and managing the team of makers to create the best work flows
Our ideal candidate must have:
- a minimum of two years’ experience in a similar production role, preferably with a background in retail/exhibition design
- an advanced understanding of materials, production and assembly processes
- excellent time management and communication skills
- great attention to detail and a passion for creative fabrication
- the ability to read CAD/technical drawings would be a bonus but not essential
Benefits:
- 31 days paid annual leave including Bank holidays and Christmas closure
- up to six additional paid days a year for culture and research
- flexible working available
- unlimited access to YCN learning platform
This is a full-time position with an immediate start, based at our studios in East London. This role is not remote.
Salary: £30,000 to £40,000 DOE, please state your expectations on application.
How to apply
If you think this role would suit you, please submit a cover letter and CV via the apply for job button below.
StudioXAG is committed to a policy of equal opportunities. We embrace diversity in all areas of activity and encourage applications from disabled people and people of all ethnicities.
StudioXAG launched a company-wide sustainability initiative in 2018 in response to growing concerns over our industry’s impact on the planet. We aim to become sustainable leaders in the retail display industry through re-aligning our strategy, processes and operations.