Imagination is a world-leading experience design company founded on the principle of independent creativity. We create experiences that change the status quo, from strategy through to delivery.As Production Director, you will join our Live Production department providing office and on-site direction at a senior level leading on the delivery of technical and production requirements for a wide range of sometimes complex live events and exhibitions.Key Responsibilities
Ensure projects are on budget and on-timeAgree initial budget splitAgree design deliverables in response to budget split, pitch or RFPsManage the workflow and resourcing of projectsEnsure the wider Production team are working to Imagination standardsMotivate, guide and support the production team and contribute to their developmentCreate practical working solutions to creative proposalsBudget projects ensuring best value pricing, negotiating with suppliers and making contractor selectionPresent budgets and in-depth financial studies to clients and purchasing teamsConduct supplier bids, market tests and negotiate pricingSpecification of technical equipment and manufacturingDevelop solutions for live event situationsSchedule all trades throughout delivery phasesProduce project time plans and ensure all Imagination processes are adhered toLiaise with venues and carry out site visits as appropriateBuild relationships with suppliers and introduce new and innovative productsManage all technical and manufacturing trades throughout the processProduce on-site schedules and manage on-site freelance staff as requiredManage client properties at Imagination WarehouseManage Health and Safety on all projects in conjunction with the Imagination Health and Safety Manager, including creation of all documentation to UK standardsPresent budgets and in-depth financial studies to client teams and client purchasing teams as requiredManage major exhibitions & eventsSkills, Knowledge & Expertise
Creative Agency experience/Production experience working across a range of live events and exhibitions.Understanding of technical staging, AV and construction processesConfident and experienced with budgeting and negotiating all scales of projectsExperience with Microsoft Office suite of programsAble to understand and interpret technical drawings and have a basic use of AutoCAD or VectorworksWorking knowledge of current UK and European Health and Safety regulationsWhat We Can Offer You
Work with a state-of-the-art product and deliver it to exciting and innovative brands.Learning and development opportunities that contribute to professional growth.Travel to exciting destinations around the world (role dependent).Benefits and Perks Offered
Private Medical Insurance (including discounted gym options)Discounted Healthcare Cash PlanHelp at hand EAPIn-Office Gym (London office only)Life Insurance 4 x salaryHealth Assessment (BUPA)Dedicated DE&I Board25 days annual leaveBirthday day off and giftDiscretionary Annual BonusGenerous Family Leave policies with New Parent Coaching & SupportVarious learning & development platforms for e-learningEnhanced pension contributionIncome Protection (Employee)Subsidised Electric Car SchemeHome technology tax-free loanHybrid Working (3 office days)Company socialsPet friendly officeLunch & LearnsWellness webinarsEducational webinarsSubsidised Cafe (London office only)What Makes Us, Us We spark the imagination, changing the way people think, feel and act.We design experiences that create memories, change behaviours and shape cultures.We specialise in consultancy, brand destinations, live events, content and investor communications.Imagination believes that diversity, equity and inclusion are more than just words, and more than a legal framework or a moral obligation – they are guiding principles that, when acted upon, make us stronger, more innovative and more creative as an organisation.We commit to not only significantly increasing our efforts to effect change today, but also to ensure that our efforts will be sustained for the long-term.To support us on this journey, we have appointed a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Board to help shape our plans to bring about positive change, to help us learn and keep us all moving forward together.We believe the responsibility for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace ultimately rests with all of us.We believe that all employees should feel a sense of belonging at Imagination – regardless of their race, religion or belief, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, disability or background.We believe racism has no place within our workplace or our work culture and we reject all forms of hatred, prejudice, intolerance and discrimination.We believe that Black Lives Matter and it is our expectation that all employees become actively committed to making unbiased choices and are anti-racist in everything they do. Our Imagination community must share and live these beliefs, as diversity makes us stronger.Our priority is humanity and our efforts towards a more diverse, more equitable and more inclusive workplace are never done.Application If you are not a perfect fit for the description above, please feel free to make a case for why you’re the right person for the job.Send us a cover letter and state why you think we should consider you.
Considering applying for this job Do not delay, scroll down and make your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.Talent comes in all forms and we want to encourage applications from as many different backgrounds as possible.We love nothing more than creative, unique and distinct value-driven experiences that push the envelope and connect with our audiences.
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