Associate Production Director (London), London

Associate Production Director (London)

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StudioXAG creates bold spaces that tell big stories

We are a B Corp-certified creative studio in London and Amsterdam 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 and push us to be better.

Now we want to hear from you.

The Role:
StudioXAG is looking for an Associate Production Director to lead the strategic direction and operational performance of our Production function. You'll ensure excellence in execution across all physical and experiential projects, balancing commercial, creative and delivery goals from our London Studio.

You'll report into the Head of Production, and lead our production management department; inspiring a team of producers, makers and specialists, while shaping scalable systems and supplier partnerships that allow us to deliver world-class work.

You will bring senior-level leadership, deep production knowledge, and future-focused thinking to elevate the department, the team and the studio's reputation across all that we deliver.

Requirements
Who exactly are we looking for?
We're looking for a quality-driven strategic leader with extensive experience managing complex fabrication projects in the creative industry, who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative and ever-evolving environment.

Ideal Experience:

10+ years' experience in creative production management
Extensive experience delivering high-value, high-impact fabrication projects for retail and experiential brands
Proven track record of managing large, complex project portfolios and teams
Deep understanding of materials, fabrication processes and production technologies
Excellent people management and mentoring capabilities
Strong commercial acumen and a detail-driven mindset
Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
Financial management experience including costing, tracking and billing
Advanced proficiency with Google Workspace (Sheets, Slides, Docs) and Quoting & Resourcing Software - Synergist (or equivalent).

Skills & Responsibilities:

Set and lead the strategic direction for Production, ensuring alignment with StudioXAG's creative and commercial goals
Build and maintain scalable processes, systems and supplier networks to support high-quality delivery across all project types
Lead and mentor the Production Management team, providing day-to-day support, coaching and career development
Oversee the successful delivery of complex fabrication projects; on time, on budget, and to the highest creative and technical standards
Drive resource and capacity planning across the studio, working closely with Traffic and senior stakeholders
Lead procurement strategy and manage key supplier relationships to ensure efficiency, value and sustainability
Act as a senior point of contact for clients and collaborators, supporting new business and managing key stakeholder relationships
Champion innovation, quality and continuous improvement across production practices, tools and technologies
Ensure robust compliance with H&S and risk management protocols across all stages of production

Benefits
Location:
This role is based in our East London studio in E10. Our normal working hours are 9am - 6pm but flexible working hours and days are available.

Some of our Be nefits:

Gross profit-related bonus scheme
Workplace pension
22 days holiday + 3 days off for Xmas closure + your birthday off + bank holidays
0.5 paid days off per month to get inspired
International research budgets and trips
All-you-can-eat YCN creative professional learning membership
Spill mental health support
Flexible and remote working available

Salary:
From 60,000 dependent on experience

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.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Director

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Production
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting

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