Team Manager - Dressing and Production

Company: Red Engine

Location:
London EC1V 7LQ United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2024-12-12 19:04:52

Salary:

Job Type: Full-Time

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About Us

Hello, we are Red Engine, the team behind the award-winning global brands Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. We're obsessed with disrupting the hospitality industry by creating and delivering the best possible experience - across all venues, products and brands.  

Our central team covers the full spectrum of skills needed to bring each concept to life – from design to marketing, sales to interior design, people and training, to finance, gaming and HR and everything in between.   We’re not just a team of people, we are dreamers, artists, rocket scientists, content curators, forward thinkers and the industry’s finest. We love what we do and are proud to be included in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024

With a total of 17 incredible venues throughout the UK, and a further 12 around the globe, we have ambitious plans and are passionate about developing new and exciting products, which means we’re always growing and looking for passionate people to join the family.

The Job 

 Join us as our Dressing & Production Team Manager, where you’ll line manage our fabulous team and oversee bringing the décor and installations to life across our iconic venues in the UK and globally. We’re looking for someone who can dream big while keeping every piece in place, balancing the magic of design with the precision of planning. 

You’ll work closely with our Head of Dressing & Production and a dedicated team to coordinate everything from New Venue Openings to maintaining our existing locations. Think team management, buying, planning, coordinating, and ensuring every project sparkles for both Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. Plus, you’ll get to work on eye-catching production pieces – fairground horses, model trains, and more - that keep our spaces unforgettable. 

Why You’ll Love This Role: 

  • Variety & Creativity: You’ll manage projects across new venues, ongoing projects, and international partnerships. 

  • Leadership & Engagement: Line Manage, Inspire and support your team, ensuring they stay engaged, motivated, and aligned with our brand values. 

  •  Team Collaboration: Work with our Interior Design, Warehouse, and Programme teams to nail every detail.                                                         
  •  High Impact: You’re a brand ambassador, ensuring all installations are on-point and memorable. 

 Key responsibilities will include: 

  • Team Leadership  - Line Manage a talented team, mentoring as needed and fostering a collaborative and motivated work environment.  

  • Planning & Resource Management  - Allocate resource, streamline workflow, review deliverables and track team capacity to ensure deadlines are met.  

  • Creative Concepting - Lead the team in the development of Concept Documents for each new venue. 

  • Dressing & Installation Execution - Oversee and facilitate the installation process to guarantee that dressing elements are prepared, packed, and installed seamlessly.  

  • Buying - Own the buying calendar and buying trip coordination 

  • Warehouse & Inventory Oversight  - Create reports on inventory tracking and spending, including full financial reconciliation.  

  • Logistics Coordination - Collaborating closely with the Warehouse & Logistics team to ensure accurate recording, storage, and tracking of stock and costs.  

  • International Client Coordination – Maintain strong relationships with our international franchise partners 

  • Financial Management - Take ownership of budgets, from initial estimates through final reconciliation. 


Who we are looking for:  

  • You’ll have extensive experience in a similar role  

  • Proven leadership and team management skills  

  • Strong grasp of creative studio processes  

  • Excellent communicator, with the ability to build strong relationships  

  • Experience juggling multiple projects at once  

  • Skilled in managing supplier relationships to get the job done  

  • Enthusiastic, confident under pressure, and deadline-driven  

  • Independent worker and team player  

  • Detail-oriented with a flexible approach  

  • Familiar with Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, and Sketchup (bonus!)  

  • Solid project and budget management experience  

  • A natural leader with a passion for delivering top-notch results  

  • Proactive problem solver who tackles risks and challenges head-on!  

What you'll get 

  • Competitive pay 
  • Annual bonus 
  • 33 days annual leave, including bank holidays 
  • Fusion working (our team are regularly in our venues, working collaboratively in our bright offices in Angel, or focusing on individual projects with work from home Thursdays) 
  • Staff discount in all venues (50% off Sunday, Monday, 25% off Tuesday – Saturday, and free game hire) 
  • Private healthcare 
  • Regular team socials 
  • Monthly learning and development classes, quarterly teambuilding events 
  • Summer and Christmas socials 
  • Help @ hand 24/7 health support 
  • Free access to therapy, nutritionists and physiotherapists 
  • Weekly lunch in venue 
Here at Red Engine, we believe our success begins and ends with our people. We are committed to a diverse culture where all our team feel respected and included.  We acknowledge the power that a diverse set of beliefs and perspectives can bring, and that a variety of voices strengthens our team, enhances creativity, and drives innovation. We welcome applications from candidates of all identities, including individuals of different races, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations. If you're passionate about contributing to a culture of inclusion and collaboration, apply now!

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