Southern Guild - Project and Production Manager - Cape Town
The Project and Production Manager will be specifically responsible for the delivery of a Southern Guild Special Project. They will play a vital part in ensuring that the standard of excellence established by the gallery is upheld. The position requires involvement with all aspects of production of works and projects that have been commissioned by the client for this Special Project. The Project and Production Manager is responsible for working collaboratively with artists to produce artworks, and will undertake a complex role of liaison, coordination, trouble-shooting and quality control.
Key Performance Areas:
Project Management & Coordination.
Artwork Production Management.
Supplier Relationship Management & Sourcing.
Quoting, costing & budgeting.
Job Description:
Responsible for overall project management and delivery of Southern Guild’s M1 Project.
Working closely with Southern Guild Team to determine exact details and requirements for every object that is produced or sourced for M1 Project.
Work with artists/manufacturers/suppliers to coordinate design development work and to support product development.
Work with artists/suppliers/manufactures to produce commissioned artworks according to Client specifications.
Source and work in collaboration with engineers to develop structural design aspects of commissioned projects.
Work with engineers to ensure that all projects are structurally compliant and have engineering sign off.
Oversee construction and architecture of projects, as required.
Carry out new manufacturer & supplier research and outreach.
Liaise with suppliers, artists & sub-contractors on requesting and receiving quotes, managing project deadlines and providing feedback to design and operations teams.
Schedule and minute design development meetings and discussions. Draft timelines for production of work.
Coordinate with the Design Team to generate drawings where necessary, check drawings before processing and issue to artists and suppliers for manufacture.
Action new orders: issuing purchase orders, requesting proformas, tax invoices + managing payment schedules with finance department.
Oversee production with a specific focus on timelines, construction, quality and finishes.
Carry out quality control and troubleshooting of commissioned projects.
Prepare client presentations and costing proposals.
Generate care instructions, based on artist and manufacturer recommendations.
Manage production budgets, artwork pricing and record keeping for pricing and accounting procedures.
Draft timelines for production of work.
Oversee production with a specific focus on timelines.
Work with the Operations and Logistics Teams to manage production timeline calendars & collection and delivery associated with production.
Project & timeline management of M1 project, including oversight of all project aspects (including but not limited to timelines for: production, shipping, installation).
Position requirements:
Project management experience is essential.
Interior design or architectural and technical experience.
Strong admin skills and computer literacy, specifically in Word and Excel.
Experience of the creative and manufacturing industries and exposure to a wide range of processes such as upholstery, carpentry, bronze casting, 3D printing etc.
An excellent eye, wide knowledge of materials and processes and strong design sensibility.
Strong communication skills, the ability to work well in a team and to collaborate with people from different walks of life.
Ability to problem solve, multi-task and work under pressure.
A flexible and enthusiastic attitude, with nimble and adaptive thinking.
Independent working methods requiring decision-making, responsibility and accountability.
Authentic interest and dedicated research - resulting in a deep understanding of all artists represented by the gallery and their practices.
Strict adherence to structures around privacy of information and confidentiality.
Big picture thinking with an understanding of the overall brand identities and goals.
Layout skills preferable including software such as: Rhino / InDesign.
Project Hire - 18 - 24 Month Contract
If you meet these requirements, we would love to hear from you!
Please click on the email link below to
submit your cover email and CV to Wendy Mc Donald
By
sending
Southern
Guild
your CV
and
motivation,
you will
be
providing
Southern
Guild
with
personal
information
for the
purpose
of
investigating
whether
you
could be
considered
for an
interview.
Kindly
note
that
this
advertisement
does not
constitute
an
employment
offer,
neither
is
placement
guaranteed
during
this
period
of
consideration.
In
addition,
by
sending
Southern
Guild
your CV
and
motivation,
you
authorise
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Guild
to make
enquiries
and
checks
on the
information
you
provided
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You
further
indemnify
Southern
Guild
against
any
action
consequential
upon
such
enquiries
and
checks.
Southern
Guild
will
compile
a
shortlist
from all
CVs and
motivations
received
and will
invite
possible
candidates
it deems
suitable,
for an
interview.
Candidates
who may
not meet
the
specific
criteria
of the
position
will be
advised
accordingly.
Week
44 |
Wednesday 30
October 2024
valid till
Sunday 08
December 2024
Internal Reference 2024/09004
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