Production Manager, Frieze Seoul (Bilingual - Korean/English)
Who We Are:
Frieze is the world’s leading platform for modern and contemporary art, dedicated to artists, galleries, collectors and art lovers alike. Frieze comprises three magazines – frieze, Frieze Masters Magazine and Frieze Week – and five international art fairs – Frieze London, Frieze Masters, Frieze New York, Frieze Los Angeles and Frieze Seoul.
About The Frieze Production Department
The Production team are responsible for delivering all physical elements of the fairs and ensuring it’s safe, timely and successful delivery. This team is an operational one, based in London, made up of two distinct subsets, with a Head of Department for each:
1. Exhibitor Production – focuses on all production elements related to the Exhibitors at the fairs.
2. Fair Production – encompasses all other areas of the fair.
Who We Are Looking For
Frieze is looking for a Production Manager to join the team on a permanent basis and oversee the production and operational running of Frieze Seoul. It is essential that candidates have fluent language skills in both Korean and English.
The role will act as day-to-day liaison and management of various Frieze contractors and internal stakeholders. You will work closely with both the Senior Production Manager and the Head of Fair Production to ensure delivery of the events to a high standard, within budget and on time.
Responsibilities Include But Not Limited To
* Management and operational delivery of Frieze Seoul
* Management and coordination of all non-gallery areas
* Engage and manage onsite caterers
* Procuring and managing fair contractors
* Act as Production team liaison with the venue and with other Seoul team members as required
* Help Frieze to build a strong relationship with the venue and local suppliers
* Act as the floor manager on-site
* Ensure Production requirements are translated to/from Korean/English
* Coordinate and help recruit Production freelancers / temporary staff needs for the fair
* Attend meetings as required to take minutes and follow up actions
* Prepare and manage the department timeline for Frieze Seoul
* Prepare and manage the Production Schedule
* Co-ordinate production signage requirements
* Research and advise on local Health and Safety practices
* Booking & coordinating internal & external meetings
* Fair documentation collation
* Day to day management of Frieze Seoul production budget
* Support Head of Fair Production on future planning and budget forecasting
* Methodical filing and record keeping
* Research and development of new products and/or ways of working
* Post show evaluation and development reports
* Support the department and company’s sustainability goals
* Working on other special projects that may launch in future
You Will Have The Following Strengths
* Minimum 3 years’ experience working on large publicly attended events at Manager level
* Fluent in English and Korean
* Stakeholder liaison (internal and external)
* Experience in working with a number of contractors
* Experience in working in a team, as well as autonomously
* Experience in working to strict deadlines
* Local Health & Safety regulations
* Working with large budgets
Our Values:
* We are fueled by Persistence.
* We support and elevate diverse voices.
* We operate with a spirit of Entrepreneurialism.
* We rely on Collaboration across our network.
* We hold ourselves to the highest standards of Excellence.
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