Our client is looking for an industry leading Production Director to lead their creative solutions in digital and technology in live events and experiences.

Role

•  Liaise with relevant stakeholders to obtain project brief and agree best way forward
•  Communicate regularly with internal team to ensure they are up to date and fully engaged
•  In situations of ambiguity manage and mitigate risk by maintaining open channels of communication, ensuring that all stakeholders voice opinions and concerns
•  Manage the costing, tendering and engagement process where suppliers are involved
•  Present budgets and proposals to internal team and agree sign off process
•  Produce detailed plan for the delivery of the project as appropriate
•  Use experience and knowledge to research and suggest solutions such as products, suppliers, technology etc
•  Work closely with the Managing Director to understand vision and direction of business and translate this into business goals
•  Manage the H&S process in terms of collating supplier information and contracting H&S specialists if needed
•  Have debriefs with team and client to understand issues and take forward any learning
•  Champion improvements in Sustainability in events
•  Support and mentor line reports to ensure continuous development of the individuals
•  Keep a cool head when changes, challenges, barriers and client feedback arises, continuing to support the team throughout
•  Build effective relationships with project, production and creative teams and collaborate in creative briefs and timings
•  Maintain suitable quality control levels within the team and wider agency
•  Provide strong leadership – effectively direct team members to accomplish desired goals
•  Contribute to building a team environment that facilitates: mutual respect and partnership across functions; strategic thinking; appropriate risk taking; open lines of communication between team members, on-going performance feedback, professional development, and adherence to agency policy

What are the skills required?

•  Experience leading remote teams of designers across time zones
•  Understanding of production technology, creative and design and ability to recognise and acknowledge suitable products and suppliers
•  A flexible approach with the ability to multi task (run more than one event at once)
•  Proven time management skills
•  Work under pressure and deal with ambiguity
•  Clear communication and excellent inter-personal skills
•  Excellent planning and organising skills
•  The ability to identify and manage risk
•  Quick thinking & analytical
•  An eye for detail

What technical knowledge do you need?

• Detailed knowledge and understanding of event and installation production technology, materials, construction techniques and best practice
•  In-depth knowledge of digital execution, live streaming, recording and broadcasting
•  Knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation
•  Competent use of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Apple Keynote and Cloud Computing Applications
•  Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings. The use of VectorWorks a bonus
• Competent use of Google Apps, Microsoft Office, Apple Keynote, Dropbox and Slack