Production Project Manager (Retail Design)

Job description

A Design studio that work with the most brilliant brands worldwide, including across Europe, the Middle East and even Africa, seek a strong Production Project Manager to join their Production team from their Manufacturing design and build outlet.

Positioned near central Manchester, you'll be expected to be in the office 2 days per week with 3 being from home or on-site.

Your role would encapsulate the Production process of interesting Retail designs bringing them to life, whereby your direct report will be the Production Director.

A bit of what you will be doing will be -

• Production planning for assigned projects from brief to install and close out.
• Supplier briefs, quotes, samples, tooling, timelines and budgets.
• Site surveys, measurements, access notes and install constraints.
• Review of graphic application, print routes, substrates, finishes, fixings, build details and samples.
• Supplier coordination through prototype, tooling, production, dispatch and install.
• Cost control, purchase orders, scope changes and approval records.
• Commercial accountability for production decisions, including margin impact across materials, methods, labour, rework, supplier choice and install route.
• RAMS, fire certification, FR documents and site specific compliance before install.

While for this role you'll need strong experience in Production, Visual Merchandising, creative production in Experiential environments, as well as being confident understanding Graphic Application and Format Graphics.

As well demonstrating strong knowledge across various materials in Print and Build as well as having confidence managing Supplier management.

Lastly a full UK driving license and valid passport and willingness to travel across the UK and EMEA is need for this role.

Do apply within for this great opportunity!

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester Area

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

11-07-2026

Profession type

Retail

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English