Associate Production Director

StudioXAG; London; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A B Corp-certified creative studio in London is seeking an Associate Production Director to lead the Production function. This role involves managing complex fabrication projects, mentoring a team, and ensuring excellence in execution. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of experience in creative production management, a strong commercial acumen, and proficiency with Google Workspace and project management software. Flexible working hours available.

Benefits

Gross profit-related bonus scheme

Workplace pension

22 days holiday + extra time off

Paid days off for inspiration

International research budgets

Mental health support

Flexible working available

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in creative production management.
• Extensive experience delivering high-value fabrication projects.
• Proven track record managing large project portfolios.

Responsibilities

• Set and lead the strategic direction for Production.
• Oversee complex fabrication projects delivery.
• Lead and mentor the Production Management team.

Skills

Creative production management

Project portfolio management

Communication skills

Financial management

Mentoring capabilities

Tools

Google Workspace

Synergist or equivalent

Job description

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.

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

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 Benefits:

• 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.