Production Manager - Exhibition Stands & Kiosks

About the role

Signature Exhibitions, a GCC-headquartered events and exhibitions company, is hiring a full-time, on-site Production Manager in Dubai. The role oversees the end-to-end production of exhibition stands, kiosks, models, interior fitouts and related event installations, managing timelines, budgets and resources while coordinating with design, sales, vendors and onsite teams.

Key responsibilities

• Review technical drawings, plan production workflows and monitor fabrication progress
• Organize logistics for installation and dismantling
• Manage project timelines, budgets and resources
• Anticipate and resolve operational issues, maintain safety and compliance standards and optimize processes
• Supervise production staff and promote safe work practices

Required profile

• Demonstrated experience managing production for exhibitions, events, interior fitouts or related fabrication projects, including oversight of workshops, contractors and onsite builds
• Proven leadership, including supervising production staff and fostering a culture of quality and accountability
• Experience coordinating logistics such as transport, installation, dismantling and onsite troubleshooting
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in Production Management, Event Management, Engineering, Interior Design or a related field is preferred
• Familiarity with the GCC or UAE events and exhibitions market is an advantage

Required skills

• Project management: planning schedules, tracking budgets, allocating resources and delivering multiple projects on time and within scope
• Technical understanding of materials, fabrication methods, carpentry, metal work and finishing
• Ability to interpret design concepts, drawings and specifications and turn them into production plans and instructions
• Excellent communication and collaboration with designers, sales teams, clients and suppliers