Production Manager

We’re Hiring: Production Manager, Dubai

About PMG

PMG is a creative and marketing agency founded in 1996, with offices in Sydney and Dubai and work delivered for leading brands around the world. We specialise in shopper marketing, experiential, media, creative and digital, and we are growing our team in the Middle East.

Much of our work is with leading brands in the alcohol and spirits industry. Candidates must be comfortable working on alcohol brands and attending events and venues where alcohol is served.

We are looking for a Production Manager to lead the quoting, procurement and delivery of everything we produce, from exhibition stands and brand activations to print and retail installs. This is a very fast paced role with tight turnarounds, last minute deadlines and late night installs on site, so we want someone highly organised, proactive and calm under pressure.

The Role

Working closely with our Account Service team, you will:

• Partner with Account Managers on every brief to scope, quote and cost production accurately
• Run the procurement process across our trusted network of vendors, from printers and fabricators to production houses
• Prepare clear, detailed production briefs, including material specifications, finishes, dimensions and technical requirements
• Source, compare and negotiate supplier quotes to deliver the best balance of quality, cost and timing
• Manage builds, installs and de-rigs of what has been quoted, making sure everything is delivered on time, on budget and to spec
• Review artwork, technical drawings and samples with a fine eye for detail before anything goes into production
• Track production schedules, budgets and purchase orders, flagging risks early and solving problems quickly
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with our vendors, holding them to PMG’s standards
• Make sure every job is delivered to an impeccable standard, with no surprises for the client or the team

What You’ll Bring

• 4+ years’ experience in a production role within a marketing, creative or experiential agency
• Strong experience in quoting, costing and procurement
• A solid understanding of production methods, materials and installation requirements across exhibition, activation, retail and print
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple jobs and deadlines at once
• A fine eye for detail and confidence reading material specs and technical drawings
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills
• Flexibility to work late nights and outside normal hours when installs and events require it
• GCC market experience and an established local supplier network preferred; Arabic is an advantage

You will be organised, reliable and a clear communicator, with the confidence to manage vendors and the willingness to support your colleagues. Day to day, the role is office based, coordinating our vendor network and keeping every job moving, with regular time on site overseeing builds and installs, often late into the night.

• If you thrive under pressure, take pride in getting the detail right and want to bring major brand campaigns to life with a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.