PRODUCTION MANAGER

The successful candidate will have gained experience working at the highest level of furniture design. They will understand the level of detail and accuracy involved in the successful creation of David Gill Gallery works.

Key Responsibilities include:

• To oversee the design and production of gallery artist collections from concept stage through to manufacture, including material and component specifications, drawings and production of prototypes.

• Plan and manage a production schedule, monitor the production processes and set & control the quality standards.

• Supplier relationship management (budgets, negotiating costs, sourcing and contacting suppliers).

• Liaise with different departments, teams and companies, e.g. internal managers, artists.

Key Person and Experience required:

• Experienced in the fabrication of luxury, bespoke and limited range of sculptural/artistic furniture and products.

• Strong planning and organisation skills to schedule your own work to meet the team's goals and the ability to act decisively.

• The capacity to grasp complex design and production concepts with ease.

• Fluency to deal with various software and CAD programmes, we use Rhino and Adobe Suite, Keyshot would be desirable.

• Strong attention to detail to ensure high levels of quality control.

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and team working skills.

• Strong negotiation skills for getting materials within budget and within timeframe for project.

• Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to meet deadlines.

• A results-driven approach to work.

• Ability to travel and be competent at note taking and be able to take on-site measurements.

• A knowledge of other languages would be desirable (French, Italian).

Please submit a cover letter and CV to: careers@davidgillgallery.com

Only qualified candidates will be contacted, please no visits or phone calls.