Production Manager, Battersea / Hybrid – Up to £120,000 + Benefits
We're looking for an experienced Production Manager to join a growing creative production studio specialising in retail, experiential and live events.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong Production Manager who understands how high-quality physical environments are made and enjoys taking projects from design development through fabrication, logistics and installation.
You'll work closely with designers and project teams to turn ambitious creative concepts into practical, commercially viable and exceptional physical experiences for major global brands.
As Production Manager, you'll lead the production process across complex retail, experiential and live-event projects, managing suppliers, budgets, schedules, technical requirements and onsite delivery while protecting the creative vision.
Responsibilities of this Production Manager include:
• Leading production from design development through fabrication, installation and completion
• Translating creative concepts into practical, buildable and cost-effective production solutions
• Managing production budgets, schedules, scopes of work and supplier quotations
• Reviewing technical drawings, specifications, materials and fabrication methods
• Sourcing and managing fabricators, contractors and specialist suppliers
• Identifying technical, commercial and logistical risks and developing solutions
• Overseeing quality control, site visits, pre-builds, installations and breakdowns
• Managing logistics including freight, transport, storage and international delivery where required
• Maintaining strong communication across clients, designers, project teams and suppliers
To be considered for this Production Manager role, you'll need:
• 5+ years' production management experience across retail, experiential, exhibitions, live events or creative production
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, materials, finishes and construction processes
• Proven experience delivering complex physical builds from design through to installation
• Experience managing suppliers, contractors, fabricators and specialist production partners
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing and reconciling production budgets
• Ability to review technical drawings, specifications and production information
• Strong understanding of logistics, installation and onsite operations
• Excellent organisation, problem-solving and client-facing communication skills
• Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and internationally
In return, you'll join a growing creative production studio delivering ambitious physical experiences for major global brands, with a competitive salary, discretionary bonus, unlimited holiday, flexible working, personal development allowance and regular UK and international travel.
If you're a Production Manager looking for a senior, hands-on role where you can combine technical expertise, commercial awareness and creative problem-solving, we'd love to hear from you.
Please quote reference ILS281 when applying for this role.