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We create evocative brand worlds, crafting immersive experiences that spark surprise, delight, awe and emotional connection, with Strategy, Creative and Production all under one roof at our East London HQ.
We're looking for our next Production leader to help shape and strengthen the team as we grow.
The Associate Production Director is a key leadership role reporting into our Head of Production. You'll lead and develop our Production Management team, helping them deliver ambitious work confidently and independently while owning the standards, strategy and commercial thinking behind how projects are costed, scoped and run.
You'll coach and mentor Production Managers, set the standard for how we work and maintain strategic oversight across the project portfolio. You'll use your own strong project delivery experience to support the team with costing, scheduling, production strategy and risk, particularly on our biggest and most complex projects.
A strong understanding of in-house fabrication, workshop processes, materials and making is fundamental to the role. You'll use this knowledge to challenge and develop production strategies and support better decision-making.
You'll also help grow our supplier network, develop new production capabilities and shape where Production Management goes next at StudioXAG.
An experienced Production Lead or Director with a strong track record in creative production
Strong in-house fabrication and workshop knowledge, with a good understanding of materials, manufacturing processes and making
A confident estimator and production strategist who can quickly understand an opportunity and develop the right approach
Experienced in planning and oversight, not just single-project delivery
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A natural coach who develops others through clarity, support and accountability
Commercially sharp, with a strong understanding of project costs, production strategy and risk
Well connected to suppliers and the wider creative production industry
A strong communicator who can build trust across Technical, Workshop, Project Management and Creative
Comfortable operating at a senior level and contributing to wider business strategy
Someone who enjoys being close to the work and the team, and is motivated by making both better
Lead and support rapid costing and scoping on live opportunities
Develop production strategies, sequencing and options to deliver projects effectively and commercially
Use strong fabrication and workshop knowledge to challenge and improve production approaches
Support Production Managers in developing their own strategic and commercial thinking
Lead, coach and develop Production Managers across scoping, costing, strategy and delivery
Set clear standards and expectations for how we work
Own the development, progression and performance of the team
Build a culture of confidence, accountability and continuous improvement
Maintain a view across live production, schedules, sequencing and resourcing
Identify risks, clashes and blockers before they impact delivery
Provide senior support and challenge without taking ownership away from the responsible Production Manager
Ensure projects are being delivered to the right creative, technical, commercial and production standards
Provide senior production input on our biggest and most complex projects
Support costing, scheduling, sequencing, risk and production strategy
Use your experience to critique and develop the best approach for a project
Step in where needed to help resolve complex production challenges while maintaining clear project accountability
Develop production standards, systems and ways of working that enable the team to operate more effectively
Build strong supplier relationships and expand our production network
Identify new capabilities, technologies and approaches that strengthen Production
Help shape the future structure and capability of the Production Management function
StudioXAG is a London-and-Amsterdam design and production studio creating immersive retail experiences for global brands.
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Senior
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