StudioXAG | B Corp™
Freelance Production Manager
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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 talented Freelance Production Managers 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 supporting 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.
Requirements
Responsibilities would 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
- 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
- Bringing in 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 your projects
- 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
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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:
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- 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
- Project team management
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.
Please let us know your day rate & availability upon 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.
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