Head of Production - Culture, Artistic, Live at Immersive International - 9 Month Maternity Cover

Direct Reports: Director of Production Start Date: 13th May, 2024 Salary: DOE Position: Head of Department - Culture, Artistic, & Live Events (9-months Parental Leave Cover) Location: London, UK This is us Immersive International was founded in 2004 and has since gained a reputation for being one of the most creative experiential studios in the world. Our studio is committed to questioning accepted trends, so we can go beyond them. This collaborative and authentic creative process generates works that are innovative and timeless, challenging us to constantly evolve our practice. All of our projects are unique, each one an intricate blend of visual arts, bold architectural concepts, narrative storytelling, and innovative technologies. This fusion of art forms allows us to produce world-first shared experiences that engage, entertain, and connect audiences across the globe. If you want to be a part of creating innovative experiences with a long-lasting impact, inspiring audiences across the globe, and helping us evolve into a truly sustainable and responsive studio - you re in the right place. The Immersive team culture is driven by an honest passion for our work, open-minded curiosity, superstar skill sets, and a determination to reinvent or re-imagine anything we set our mind to. Our ambition is to build a nurturing and inspiring, virtual and physical working environment that prioritises the well-being of our team members and fosters limitless imagination and creativity. Our collaborative practice provides opportunities for individual development and cultivates a true sense of community. We are looking for A Head of Department for our Culture, Artistic and Live Events division (9 months maternity Cover) to join our London Studio team and oversee the production of large-scale installations and events. The right candidate will be a seasoned production lead, responsible for the overall management, mentoring and development of the department. They will have a good understanding and background of the content production process for 2D & 3D animation, motion graphics for projection, screen and interactive technologies. They are directly responsible for the line management of producers and project managers within the department and by extension the delivery of all projects to budget, scope, schedule and creative expectations. They will have significant experience in managing and building client relationships and pitching for new projects. Our people, their enthusiasm, and their drive are vital in allowing us to push boundaries within the Immersive sector. We value your mindset just as much as your experience, and are looking for team members who can plug into our existing structure, owning our processes and embodying our values. Passion, focus and an innovative approach are the key ingredients to success. The right person will be accustomed to working in a fast-paced environment and handling multiple projects and priorities at once. Key Responsibilities: Team Department Management: Line Management of Line Producers and Project Managers within the department, including regular check-ins and performance reviews Identifying training plans and CPD opportunities for the department in consultation with individual team members Active recruitment planning for department on both a project and departmental level Liasing with the Director of Production to plan and forecast the resourcing for staff time allocations over the year Client & Partner Management: Client & Partner Relationship development - maintain client relationships with existing client and accounts as well as developing relationships with new clients and partners To act as the client escalation point for all relevant projects within the department Sales Integration: To work with Directors and other Heads of Department to develop pitches and proposals for the division Networking and identification of new opportunities with new clients Sales & Markets (Projects) Evaluation & Review Client Retention Strategy Sustainability: To work interdepartmentally to ensure sustainability standards and goals are met both operationally and on a project level. Project & Department Management: Project Onboarding: Set up of new projects including working with other Heads of Department to build teams for the projects, create strategy for delivery and set internal and external objectives for the team Develop project processes to be more efficient and streamlined as required Project Controls: To act as the main point of responsibility for risk management on all projects, steering team members for appropriate action as required Quality Assurance across our processes and project delivery Act as an escalation point for clients and team members, steering emerging project risks Project finance controls: To be responsible for the responsible management of project budgets within the department Ensuring financial strategy on all projects adheres to company goals and guidelines Maintaining project margins and risk managements Reconciliation and reporting to Directors on the status of project budgets Contractual controls: Responsible for contractual management including but not limited to: Client contracts Project Team contracts (Freelancers and third parties) Production team Contracts To ensure that all contracts are maintained and updated for specific projects as required and adhere to best industry practice. Essential Experience: Approximately 5+ years experience in the creative industries in producing and/or project management-specific roles, should have at least 3+ years experience in leadership roles. Experience of producing and developing projects within the immersive creative industries on project budgets above £2M Demonstrable experience of project success and track record Experience line managing team members and developing team Key Qualities: A passion for storytelling and developing new concepts Excellent time management, planning and organisational skills Ability to work across multiple projects at different stages of development Ability to work under pressure Confident verbal and written communication and presentation skills Attention to detail and accuracy on all project work Creative problem-solving skills Experience or an interest in multi-disciplinary work, including animation, live events, theatre and experiential events Ability to work in our London Bridge office when not working remotely Enjoying being a part of a team, and collaborate with multiple disciplines Bonus Experience: Project management software - Wrike Experience in producing in different territories is a plus, especially North America, China and EMEA. Additional languages We offer As a full-time employee at Immersive s London Studio you will get access to our Benefits Programme including Birthday off, Time off for health & wellbeing, Gym Membership, Cycle-to-work scheme, Pension Scheme and CPD Credits. Diversity & Equal Opportunities We are committed to a nondiscriminatory approach and provide equal opportunity for employment and advancement. We respect and value diverse life experiences and heritages and ensure that all voices are valued and heard. Please note, that you must have the right to live and work in the UK. #J-18808-Ljbffr