Production Manager | ASTUDIO

A well-known and well-reputed Company based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates is looking for an experienced, skilled, competent, mature, qualified, creative, and intelligent candidate with significant knowledge and relevant working experience for the position of “Production Manager”.

ASTUDIO, an award winning, 360 digital creative agency and production house, is looking to employ a full time highly experienced Production Manager responsible for the operation of the video and photography production services. If you have a passion for high-end state of the art visual content creation, WE WANT YOU!

As a production manager, you’ll support and in times oversee the production process, coordinating all activities and shoots. You’ll be involved in the pre-production (planning) stage, production (control and supervision) and post-production (supervision of the post-production team) stage.

Responsibilities:

· Manage all pre-production and oversee on-site production for video and photography clients

· Plan and draw up production schedules and ensure delivery in a timely manner

· Set the quality standards for suppliers; ensuring great quality within budget

· Ensure project profitability by negotiating with suppliers & sourcing the best rates

· Responsible for creating cost estimates for upcoming projects and pitches

· Anticipate and respond to client needs and requests

· Supervise additional staff during video and photography production

· Organize the repair of any damaged equipment

· Report to and work with the Creative Director and Business Development Manager

· Identify best practices for video and photography and evolve daily operations as necessary

· Oversee the collection of all produced material to ensure all media is archived appropriately and can be readily obtained

Requirements:

· Min 2 years of proven experience in the UAE

· Planning and organization skills to be able run and monitor the production process

· Ability to act decisively and solve staff and equipment-related problems

· Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others to meet deadlines

· A results-driven approach to work

· The ability to work in a logical, systematic manner

· Ability to work extra hours, or/ and on weekends if it is required for the production operation

· Extensive knowledge of video and photography production equipment

· Excellent organization, planning, and communication skills

· A collaborative mindset and ability to work with varying and changing needs

· Ability to work independently

· Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and meet deadlines