Production Manager - Luxury Retail Display Fabrication

TwoSeven Inc.; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 110 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

401k matching

Profit-sharing

Up to 80 hours PTO per year

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Life, short-term, and long-term 보험

Résumé du poste

TwoSeven Inc. in Brooklyn, NY, is seeking a Production Manager to lead fast-paced creative projects from prototyping through fabrication, installation, and closeout.

You will coordinate with Project Managers and cross-department teams, balancing scope, schedule, and budget while maintaining the highest quality standards. Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in fabrication and production management, hands-on fabrication skills, and strong organizational abilities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; arts background preferred.
• 5+ years of fabrication and production management in fast-paced environments.
• Ability to balance oversight with hands-on fabrication.
• Proficiency with hand/power tools, machinery, and shop safety.
• Ability to read shop and architectural drawings.
• Strong knowledge of materials and production methods across disciplines.
• Proficient in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite; knowledge of AutoCAD/SolidWorks/Rhino is a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Highly organized with strong time management; multitask.
• Calm, collaborative under pressure; work across departments.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs; stand for long periods.
• Flexible availability for extended hours, travel.
• Eligible to work in the U.S.

Responsabilités

• Lead production on projects; translate scope and budgets into plans.
• Coordinate production across design, fabrication, install, and finish.
• Manage schedules and department handoffs; run regular check-ins.
• Create production instructions and maintain documents and photos.
• Advise on materials and labor needs during planning.
• Coordinate labor and shop capacity with leadership.
• Track labor and expenses against budgets.
• Anticipate risks and develop cost-effective solutions.
• Participate in client meetings and design reviews.
• Lead prototyping and approvals before full production.
• Inspect work against drawings and safety requirements.
• Remain involved in fabrication as needed.
• Support research and testing of new materials/techniques.
• Coordinate installation and strike planning; manage logistics.
• Lead packing and shipping preparation.
• Complete outstanding production work and material returns.
• Mentor fabricators and provide feedback.
• Participate in interviewing fabrication candidates.
• Contribute to post-project reviews and process improvements.
• Develop tools, templates, and workflows.
• Support production coverage as assigned.

Connaissances

Fabrication management

Production planning

Cross-dept coordination

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Rhino

Communication skills

Organization

Read drawings

Formation

High school diploma

Outils

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

Rhino

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Description du poste

We are seeking a highly organized, solution-driven Production Manager to lead the execution of fast-paced creative projects. Reporting to the Production Director and working closely with Project Managers, this role combines production planning, cross-department coordination, and hands-on fabrication expertise.

The Production Manager leads assigned projects or accounts from prototyping and sampling through fabrication, finishing, logistics, installation, strike, and closeout. The ideal candidate is resourceful, collaborative, curious, and adaptable, bringing sound judgment and a practical understanding of project scope and constraints to deliver work on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $110,000, commensurate with experience, plus comprehensive benefits.

Project Planning & Team Coordination

• Serve as production lead on assigned projects or accounts, partnering with Project Managers to translate scope, schedules, and budgets into actionable production plans
• Coordinate production across departments and capabilities, including design, digital fabrication, fabrication, metal, electrical, print, paint, soft goods, and installation
• Manage production schedules, sequencing, and department handoffs; lead regular check-ins on progress and next steps
• Create clear production instructions and maintain version-controlled documents, schedules, progress updates, and photos in the required planning and tracking systems

Production Resources & Cost Control

• Advise Project Managers on materials, hardware, production methods, and labor needs during estimating and planning
• Coordinate labor, materials, and shop capacity with the Production Director, Department Heads, and Lead Fabricators
• Track labor and expenses against budgets, assessing the cost, quality, and schedule impacts of production changes
• Anticipate production risks, develop cost-effective solutions, and elevate technical, staffing, or schedule constraints early

Design, Production & Quality Control

• Participate in client meetings and design reviews to resolve construction details and confirm feasibility before production
• Lead prototyping and sampling to validate materials, finishes, assemblies, and production methods, coordinating required approvals with Project Managers before full production
• Inspect work against drawings, approved samples, and structural and safety requirements; resolve or elevate defects before packing or handover
• Remain actively involved in fabrication and assembly as needed while maintaining oversight of assigned production
• Support research and testing of new materials, techniques, and fabrication technology

Installation & Strike Management

• Coordinate installation and strike planning with project teams, incorporating site conditions and requirements into production sequencing, logistics, and site protection
• Oversee packing, crating, labeling, staging, and shipping preparation to prevent damage and support efficient installation
• Lead or support on-site installation and strike as assigned, coordinating coverage and handoffs between site and shop teams
• Complete outstanding production work and coordinate material returns, storage, reuse, or disposal, and production closeout

Team & Process Development

• Mentor assigned fabricators and support skill development with Department Heads
• Provide team performance feedback and document concerns for review by Department Heads and the Production Director
• Participate in interviewing and evaluating fabrication candidates as requested
• Contribute production feedback and cost analysis to post-project reviews and process improvements
• Develop production tools, templates, and workflows that improve planning and communication
• Support peers and the Production Director with production coverage as assigned

About Us

TWOSEVEN is a multidisciplinary design/build firm located in Brooklyn, New York. We specialize in the creation of store window displays, retail environments, showrooms, and event activations for high-profile fashion, luxury, and lifestyle brands. We partner with museums, galleries, and cultural institutions to produce exhibitions and limited-edition artwork.

TWOSEVEN combines a design studio, fabrication workshops, and installation teams, all under one roof, providing our clients with a wide range of services. Excellent craftsmanship, high-quality design, and attention to detail are essential in all our work.

Join our creative, friendly, and dynamic workplace. TWOSEVEN is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; background in the arts preferred
• 5+ years of fabrication and production management experience in fast-paced creative production environments
• Proven ability to balance production oversight with hands-on fabrication
• Advanced working knowledge of hand tools, power tools, machinery, and shop safety practices
• Ability to read, interpret, and work from shop and architectural drawings
• Strong knowledge of materials, hardware, and production methods across multiple disciplines
• Proven ability to plan, sequence, and coordinate production across multiple teams and disciplines
• Proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite; working knowledge of AutoCAD, SolidWorks, or Rhino a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong time management and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once
• Calm, solution-driven, and collaborative under pressure, working effectively across departments
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and stand for extended periods
• Flexible availability, including occasional extended hours, overnights, weekends, and out-of-state travel when needed
• Professional, punctual, and dependable, with a strong sense of accountability
• Eligible to work in the U.S

Benefits

• Employee Health Insurance. Three plans are available after a two-month waiting period, with TwoSeven covering from 55 to 70% of the premium
• (401k) After one year of employment, up to 4% of the salary matched
• Profit-sharing of up to 5% of salary after 1 year of employment
• Up to 80 hours PTO per year
• Up to 40 hours of sick leave per year
• 6 Paid holidays (New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day)
• Life, short-term, and long-term insurance
• Paid Family Leave