As Windows Senior Producer, you will support the Production Manager as key stakeholder in the Window installations to ensure all scheme launches are successfully delivered on time and produced to the best possible standards. Continual research into production methods and technology will ensure Selfridges production remains one step ahead of competitors and continues to build on the respected reputation Selfridges’ creative holds.
As Windows Senior Producer, you will be responsible for:
Interpretation and planning of window installations
Working closely with the Production Manager and the Window Design team on the practical realisation of the window installations
Work with suppliers to resolve more difficult/detailed elements of window builds
Work closely with suppliers to ensure progression of builds is on brief and of the highest possible standards.
Coordinate with Security, Facilities and Lighting teams to ensure installations run smoothly
Communicate with contractors to arrange access and appropriate H&S paperwork
Understands the ORACLE system and is confident in raising purchase orders
Supports Production Manager in the delegation and maintenance of scheme and overheads budgets, ensuring trackers are ordered and schemes are delivered on budget
Research and sourcing
Support the Production Manager with research to aid development of production methods and materials for each scheme
Research and meet new suppliers
Attend shows and visit suppliers to support and progress supplier relationships
Awareness of cultural trends through active research and attendance of major exhibitions
Awareness of major competitors through regular comparative shopping and detailed research
Install and execution:
Work closely within Windows Production and with the Styling team to deliver schemes smoothly with a collaborative approach
Create an installation schedule and share with Styling and Design teams
Work out of hours to ensure the smooth delivery of installation of the windows
Work to a strict installation timeline and support the Production Manager to ensure both the in-house team and contractors adhere to this
Back of house and maintenance:
Regularly walk windows to check standards are being upheld by the production assistant, feeding back snags to be resolved
Adhere to H & S standards, policies and procedures, ensuring builds are installed maintained in a safe, hazard-free manner
Respect tools, equipment and environment
Lead by example to assure the production assistant uses best practice when maintaining back of house.
People and communication:
Briefs for suppliers
Technical drawings for builds
Communicate costs and build updates to Production Manager
Shares information with line manager and colleagues, providing regular updates on workload, deadlines and schedules
Communicates with stakeholders on builds
Maintains effective relationships with key suppliers
Supports the Production Manager in communicating materials boards to VM teams and Regionals
A bit about you
Experience
Tool handling and use
Practical installation skills
Prop handling
Creative research
Material knowledge
Art direction
Technical Skills
Materials development with ability to communicate this visually
Presents and translates build ideas/concepts into an easily understood way with a clear and simple message
IT skills, computer literate and has an established proficiency in Word, Excel, Photoshop and Sketch Up
Produces written work and data that is accurate, clear and well presented.
Personal Attributes/ Behavioural Skills
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent attention to detail, to ensure standards of builds are always immaculate and that these standards are adhered to by the Production team
Practical, must be able to install schemes and maintain back of house storage, with a hands on attitude in the studio environment
Good listener who can clearly demonstrate they have understood what is being asked of them and asks questions to gather information and stimulate ideas
Seeks to understand the differing views of others, actively connects with the person talking to them
Establishes positive working relationships with both team and other key people
Proactive with a positive attitude