Production Coordinator

HENI; Greater London; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Job summary

HENI is seeking an experienced Production Coordinator to own all aspects of artwork production across the UK and internationally, serving as the vital conduit between production and senior management. The role requires strong organisational skills, relationship building, and the ability to manage multiple timelines while supporting critical decision making.

The position is hands-on, centered in our South East London production facility, with involvement in merchandise production and art drops.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in production coordination within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of production processes and supply chain management.
• Excellent negotiation ability and commercial awareness.
• Concise and straightforward written and verbal communication.
• Experience working with international production and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all elements of artwork production UK and abroad, managing the full production cycle.
• Manage production timelines with exceptional organisation, running multiple projects simultaneously.
• Act as client-facing point of contact, advising on optimal print run results.
• Liaise between production, photography, logistics and finance teams.
• Communicate daily with senior management, supporting critical decision making.

Skills

Production coordination

Project management

Client-facing

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree (advantageous)

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

HENI is an international art services business working with leading artists and estates across printmaking, marketplaces for physical artworks, NFTs, publishing, digital, video production, art research and analysis. HENI is at the cutting edge of art and tech using the latest and best technologies, to make art accessible to audiences worldwide.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Production Coordinator to take ownership of all elements of artwork production, both in the UK and internationally. This is a central, pivotal role within our business where you will be the vital conduit between production and our senior management.

A highly organised people person, you'll thrive on building relationships both internally and externally. You will manage multiple project timelines simultaneously, keeping your finger constantly on the pulse to support critical decision making. This role requires someone who can communicate daily with senior management, proactively questioning options, thinking analytically, and making well-considered recommendations.

This is a very hands‑on and varied role that will see you at the centre of our drops and collections. You will be instrumental in coordinating production workflows, liaising across departments, and ensuring seamless execution from concept to delivery. You will also be involved with merchandise production, though this will be a smaller element of the role.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a growing brand within the art world and be pivotal to its success. You will have the opportunity to deploy your excellent organisational skills and production experience in an innovative and ever‑evolving business.

Please note, this role will be primarily based on site in our South East London production facility.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate all elements of artwork production both in the UK and abroad, managing the full production cycle
• Manage production timelines with exceptional organisation, running multiple projects simultaneously
• Act as a confident, client‑facing point of contact, advising clients on how best to achieve the optimal results for their print runs
• Act as the key liaison between production, photography, logistics, and finance teams
• Communicate daily with senior management, providing updates and supporting business‑critical decision making
• Proactively question processes and options, bringing analytical thinking to evaluate all avenues
• Make informed recommendations to senior management on production decisions
• Coordinate merchandise production as required
• Play a central role in the planning and execution of art drops
• Review and optimise production processes throughout the business to improve efficiency
• Handle negotiations with suppliers adeptly and commercially
• Work closely with Finance to monitor costs and margins
• Support budget planning and forecasting for production

Requirements:

• A minimum of 5 years' experience in production coordination within a fast‑paced manufacturing business
• Strong knowledge of production processes and supply chain management
• Exceptional organisational skills with proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Client‑facing and confident advising on how best to deliver optimal results for print runs
• Strong relationship building skills across all levels
• Excellent degree would be advantageous
• Excellent negotiation ability and commercial awareness
• Analytical mindset with ability to evaluate options and make sound recommendations
• Proactive and questioning approach to problem‑solving
• Concise and straightforward written and verbal communication
• Experience working with international production and suppliers
• A self‑starter who takes the initiative
• Ideally, a genuine passion for prints

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and challenging work environment with opportunities for growth and development
• A central, pivotal role at the heart of the business
• A culture of innovation and continuous learning
• Competitive salary and benefits package, including private medical insurance and life assurance