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-time
Agree initial budget split
Agree design deliverables in response to budget split, pitch or RFPs
Manage the workflow and resourcing of projects
Ensure the wider Production team are working to Imagination standards
Motivate, guide and support the production team and contribute to their development
Creating practical working solutions to creative proposals
Budgeting projects ensuring best value pricing, negotiating with suppliers and making contractor selection
Present budgets and in depth financial studies to clients and purchasing teams
Conduct supplier bids, market tests and negotiate pricing
Specification of technical equipment and manufacturing
Develop solutions for live event situations
Scheduling of all trades throughout delivery phases
Produce project time plan and ensure all Imagination processes are adhered to
Liaise with venues and carry out site visits as appropriate
Build relationships with suppliers and introduce new and innovative products
Management of all technical and manufacturing trades throughout the process
Producing on site schedules and managing on-site freelance staff as required
Manage client properties at Imagination Warehouse
Manage Health and Safety on all projects in conjunction with the Imagination Health and Safety Manager, including creation of all documentation to UK standards
Presenting budgets and in depth financial studies to client teams and client purchasing teams as required
Manage major exhibitions & events

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERTISE
Creative Agency experience/Production experience working across a range of live events and exhibitions.
International live event experience
Understanding of technical staging, AV and construction processes
Confident and experienced with budgeting and negotiating all scale of projects
Experience with Microsoft Office suite of programs
Able to understand and interpret technical drawings and have a basic use of AutoCad or Vectorworks
Working knowledge of current UK and European Health and Safety regulations

JOB BENEFITS
What 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

Wellness

Private Medical Insurance (including discounted gym options)
Discounted Healthcare Cash Plan
Help at hand EAP
In-Office Gym (London office only)
Life Insurance 4 x salary
Health Assessment (BUPA)
Dedicated DE&I Board

Benefits

25 days annual leave
Birthday day off and gift
Discretionary Annual Bonus
Generous Family Leave policies with New Parent Coaching & Support
Various learning & development platforms for e-learning
Enhanced pension contribution
Cyclescheme
Discounted Private Dental
Income Protection (Employee)
Subsidised Electric Car Scheme
Home technology tax free loan

Perks

Hybrid Working (3 office days)
Company socials
Pet friendly office
Lunch & Learns
Wellness webinars
Educational webinars
Subsidised Cafe (London office only)