Senior Production Manager

Role: Senior Production Manager

Location: NW London, UK

Type: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £65,000 - £70,000

Ref: 41279

About the Studio

A London-based creative studio bringing ambitious ideas to life through design, technology and exceptional production. The multidisciplinary team works across luxury, retail and experiential event projects, creating memorable experiences for world-renowned brands and clients.

The Role

The studio is looking for an experienced Senior Production Manager to lead the technical delivery of its most exciting projects.

Working closely with creative and project teams, the successful candidate will turn bold ideas into reality, from concept through to installation. Responsibilities include overseeing budgets, managing suppliers and contractors, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, smoothly and to the highest standard.

This is an opportunity to make a real impact, contribute to ambitious projects and help shape the studio’s approach to production.

Who They’re Looking For:

• Strong experience in installations, experiential builds and live production.
• Confidence managing large production budgets (£500k–£1m+).
• Good technical knowledge and experience reading drawings and specifications using AutoCAD, SketchUp, Vectorworks or similar.
• Broad understanding of scenic production, AV, lighting, rigging and infrastructure.
• Established relationships with suppliers, fabricators and specialist contractors.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, permits, insurance and licensing.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A calm, organised and solutions-focused approach under pressure.
• Curiosity about new materials, methods and technologies.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior team members.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Exciting projects for world-renowned clients.
• A friendly, collaborative studio at the intersection of luxury, design and technology.
• 22 days’ annual leave, plus UK bank holidays.
• Additional Christmas and New Year studio closure.
• Annual discretionary bonus scheme and contributory pension.
• Season ticket loan and Cycle to Work scheme.
• Local gym membership.
• Regular team outings and cultural experiences.
• Training, professional development and industry events.

Working Environment

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm (40 hours per week).

• Flexible working: Working from home can be agreed in advance with the line manager.
• Travel: Occasional UK and international travel.

Please get in touch with me, Summer Bolitho at [email protected] if this position sounds of interest. I am a consultant at mustard with a specialist approach to creative recruitment.

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