Creative Workshop Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Scruffy Dog Creative Group’s cutting-edge production facility in Birmingham has an exciting opening for an experienced Creative Workshop Manager. We’re looking for a hard-working and experienced individual to help manage our high-end projects for the biggest names in the entertainment resort and experience design industries.
About us
Scruffy Dog Creative Group is a world-leading entertainment design & realisation company.
We are experts in Experience Design and Creative Build for Theme Parks, Waterparks, Resorts, Attractions, Museums, Live & Experiential Events, and TV & Film.
Our award-winning, multi-disciplinary team of talented individuals come from the biggest names in the creative entertainment industry, from Walt Disney Studios, Universal Studios, and The Lego Group to Warner Bros. and Merlin Entertainments.
We currently work from creative studios in London, Barcelona, and Dubai and operate an extensive, state-of-the-art Creative Build Production facility in Birmingham, UK.
Due to continued expansion, our Birmingham facility is looking for a Creative Workshop Manager.
Position is responsible for planning and controlling the manufacturing process within designated department(s). Responsible for culture setting, strategic planning, balancing capacity to demand, monitoring and scheduling of staff and work operations in the department in a safe, quality oriented, and efficient manner, absence and performance monitoring and overall development of department associates. Analyse and resolve work related issues/problems/complaints, and/or assist Operational Managers in solving work related issues/problems/complaints. Confer with Design and Project Managers to coordinate activities of individual departments.
Knowledge, Skills, & Experience:
Minimum of 10 years’ experience in a Theming, Props/Scenic environmentt with demonstrated team participation, leadership and related continuous improvement successes. A sound working knowledge of lean principles. Strong analytical, problem solving, delegation and conflict resolution skills. Must be adaptable to change and have the ability/desire to make a difference, a “Will Do” attitude. Ability to maintain the professional competence, knowledge, and skill necessary for the successful performance of all assigned responsibilities.
Education:
Educated to Degree level in Theming, Propmaking and Scenic painting.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £35,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- UK visa sponsorship
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Birmingham: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Creative Workshop Manager roles across SDCG's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £35,000 - £45,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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