Production Manager

Islington, London
Advertising Producers Association

With a wealth of experience and a stellar reputation for production, Darling Films is headed by joint MDs Clare Timms & Kelly Doyle and Head of New Business / EP Kat Downs. Darling brings an exciting directorial roster ranging from noted young guns to very established and experienced top-ranking directors. As an all-female run company, we have a heightened awareness of creating an inclusive diverse roster and we approach each production with care, dedication, positivity and a smile on our face.

Contract Type:

Full Time Permanent – 3 months Probation

Salary and commission structure dependent on experience.

Job overview:

You will mainly be responsible for budgeting jobs, organising the logistics of the production, working closely with the relevant In house Producer on both UK shoots as well as abroad. Soho office based Tuesday-Thursday, remote working Monday and Friday.

Key Responsibilities/required skills & experience:

• At least three years working in production, with a deep knowledge of the production process
• Able to provide accurate ballpark production costs
• Excellent budgeting, scheduling, and negotiation skills
• Be able to bid on a range of pitches, from low to larger budgets
• Develop and maintain relationships with crew and suppliers
• Strong track record of ensuring productions are delivered within budget
• Work across multiple productions if required, excellent multitasking
• Able to create documents for meetings and put together storyboards
• Excellent attention to detail with a strong work ethic
• Strong organisational and project-management skills
• Proactive, methodical, with a meticulous eye for detail
• Strong understanding of APA terms and industry regulations and best practices
• Have an understanding of Standard APA PIBS and Contracts
• Timely reconciliation of budgets and wrapping of projects