Hello.
We Are DesignScene. We craft design-led events and experiential marketing campaigns for brands worldwide.
We are looking to expand our team with a Senior Production Manager with a minimum of 5 years' agency experience with at least 2 years in a similar role.
his is an exciting opportunity for a Senior Production Manager to work with a talented global team on hugely creative and innovative projects. Our major international clients include Amazon, Braze, Snap, Roku and Live Nation, for whom we activate worldwide. Domestic and International travel will therefore be essential.
Versatility is also key in this role - you will have both proven IRL and virtual event experience and be happy to work across different project types, with a flexibility of approach to ensure the delivery team are supported and the project is delivered to our high standards.
Job Overview
What is the purpose of the job?
You will work alongside the studio, producer and production teams you will deliver the day to day production management of large-scale projects worldwide to an exceptional standard, maintaining the high production values of DesignScene. You will be a hands-on production manager with a proven ability to build collaborative relationships internally, and externally with clients and suppliers.
The ideal candidate will have; a natural and genuine passion for technical innovation, an outstanding record of delivering projects internationally, and excellent management and organisational skills. Practical skills in a technical production discipline an advantage.
The DesignScene values we must deliver on, and you must possess as a candidate, are:
· Confident
· Creative
· Innovative
· Collaborative
Location: London
Employment Type: Permanent
Salary DOE
ROLE & RESPONSIBILITIES:
What do you have to achieve?
· Satisfied clients
· Proactive production management and delivery of projects through the triple constraints of cost, time, and quality
· Co-ordinate the on-site execution of projects including set-ups and de-rigs
· Conduct site surveys and obtain or commission detailed CAD drawings as required
· Conduct relevant research and take part in creative brainstorms with the team
· To ensure all deadlines, both internal and client led, are met
· Efficient production management from design to delivery
· Ensure warehouse standards and stock levels are maintained
· Management of deliveries and collections including load-lists
· Effective and cost efficient supplier management
· Efficient and effective pre-production planning
· Commercially successful projects - work closely with project lead to feed in costs and managing the production aspect of the budget
Job Activities – what do you have to do?
· Lead the production management process on your projects, and support the team on their projects as required
· Manage the onsite production delivery, including client liaison
· Interrogate and assess production feasibility of client briefs
· Oversee the smooth and efficient running of the warehouse, ensuring all operational issues are resolved with speed
· Work with the producers to manage project budgets taking responsibility of the production costs
· Communicate regularly with internal team to ensure they are up to date and fully engaged
· Conduct detailed site surveys and onsite supplier briefings
· Build collaborative relationships, internally and externally
· Contracting and management of suppliers, including cost negotiation
· Complete project reconciliation including expenses to meet deadlines
· Stay informed of industry news and champion new products and technology
· Produce detailed production schedules and other project documentation as required
· Manage the H&S process, collating 3rd party information and contracting H&S specialists if required
· Hold supplier debriefs with the project team to take forward any learnings
· Guide junior team members through internal processes
· Deal with stress points efficiently and effectively, flagging any critical issues to senior management
Requirements
SKILL SET
What are the skills required?
· Clear communication and excellent inter-personal skills
· Excellent planning and organising skills
· A flexible approach with the ability to multi task
· Good time management, planning and organisational skills
· The ability to identify and manage risk
· Quick thinking & analytical
· An eye for detail
· Detailed knowledge and understanding of event and installation production technology, materials, construction techniques and best practice
· Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings
· Understanding of creative, design and production technology
What technical knowledge do you need?
· Filming, Live streaming and broadcast knowledge
· Digital platform experience
· Apple Computers
· Apple Keynote Collaborate
· Microsoft Office
· Google G-Suite
· Vectorworks
· Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
Benefits
Discresionary Bonus - based on business & Personal performance
Holiday: 22 days paid holiday per year.
WFH: Monday & Friday at home, Tues, Wed, Thurs in office for full time staff. Additional 18 bookable WFH/remote days.
Equipment: Company Mobile with US and UK number, Apple Laptop
Medical: Vitality Health Medical Insurance