Job Descrption
JOB ROLE: Production Manager
SALARY: Depending on experience
TYPE: Permanent, Full Time
Production
REPORTS TO: Head of Production
LOCATION: 5 Hancock Road, London, E3 3DA | Hybrid
Bearded Kitten is a global creative experience agency with a portfolio of award-winning work. From large scale brand experiences to cultural launch events, we cover it all.
It’s an exciting time to be a Kitten, as the company has grown rapidly and worked with some of the world’s biggest brands. The Production Manager role is responsible for managing and coordinating medium to large scale projects for Bearded Kitten and Bearded Kitten Studios. This role ensures efficient, high-quality, and safe planning/pre-production of installations, exhibitions, live events, and brand activations assigned by the Head of Production.
Shape and manage all elements of a production from concept to delivery.
• Provide production specifications and costings for pitches, balancing creative ambition with practical... delivery.
• Be client-facing and articulate proposed production methodologies clearly.
• Take responsibility for third party/subcontractor deliverables.
• Work alongside the in-house fabrication department for smooth delivery of custom assets.
• Work with Producers to ascertain staffing requirements and support booking freelancers.
• Ensure projects are delivered to relevant H&S standards.
• Onsite production management during install and live events.
• Oversee financial control of production budgets and assist with budget reconciliation.
• Assist in training and mentoring junior production team members.
• Be willing to work unsociable hours and travel as required.
International experience in events and installations.
• Management experience of medium to large scale events in high profile locations.
• Proven supplier network with long-term relationships.
• Broad understanding of technical production.
• Proficient in AutoCAD/Vectorworks/Sketchup.
• Willing to travel domestically and internationally.
33 days paid holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
• Approximately five additional days off over the Christmas/New Year period.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days from the office.
• Discretionary end of year bonus scheme.
• Employee Referral Incentive Policy.
• Employee assistance programme with free access to mental health resources.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity leave policy after 1 year of full service.
• Season ticket loans offered.
• Cycle to work scheme
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