Manufacturing & Studio Manager

Company Description

EDEN, House of Art, is an innovative art brand dedicated to delivering art experiences through curated exhibitions, bespoke events, and original works. The company pioneers new "Art Movements" that offer seamless engagement across various platforms and touchpoints. With 15 iconic locations worldwide spanning over 130,000 square feet of permanent art spaces, EDEN has grown rapidly and plans to expand with new spaces in St. Tropez, Paris, and Miami by 2025. EDEN collaborates closely with leading contemporary artists to create extraordinary experiences for art collectors and enthusiasts.

About the role

EDEN Gallery LTD is hiring a hands-on, highly organized Production Manager to run end-to-end production across the gallery's projects. A significant portion of the role will be dedicated to art production at Ron Klimovsky Studio, where you will own day-to-day studio operations, drive projects from concept to delivery, and occasionally work alongside the artist on hands-on fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead end-to-end production of artworks and projects, from planning to delivery.
• Coordinate timelines, budgets, and deliverables across internal and external stakeholders.

Supplier & Procurement Management

• Source, compare, and negotiate with suppliers; run bidding processes to secure quality and value.
• Maintain strong, ongoing supplier relationships.

Inventory, Stock & Archive

• Receive and catalogue incoming materials and works.
• Manage stock levels and the archive of completed pieces, references, and documentation.

Project & Artwork Blog

• Build and maintain an extensive, ongoing blog documenting every project and artwork — process, materials, milestones, and final outcomes — to serve as a living record for the studio and the gallery.

Studio Operations

• Oversee studio space development, organization, and ongoing improvements.
• Maintain equipment in working condition; schedule servicing, repairs, and upgrades.

Hands-on Production

• Perform occasional artisanal/fabrication work as required by projects.

3D CAD & Technical Design

• Translate the artist’s concepts into production-ready 3D models, solve technical design challenges, and prepare files for fabrication.

Gallery Projects

• Take on varied production-related projects for EDEN Gallery as needed.

Cross-Department Collaborations

•  Work closely with various internal teams—including Events, Gallery Operations/Logistics, and Studio Marketing—on the 3D development and production of a diverse range of items, such as custom packaging, high-end gifts, and exclusive merchandise.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production management, studio operations, or a similar hands-on coordination role.
• Strong project management and organizational skills; comfortable juggling multiple workstreams.
• Solid negotiation skills and experience managing suppliers and budgets.
• Strong writing and documentation skills for maintaining the project blog.
• Practical, problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently and taking ownership.

Physical & Environmental Requirements

This is a physical, hands-on role in an active studio environment. The position involves:

• Occasional lifting of heavy objects.
• Working in and with specialized environments and materials, including carbon fibre, paints, lasers, dust, solvents, glues, and similar substances.
• Use of protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory when working with these materials and environments.

Important: Due to the nature of the work and the materials involved, candidates with pre-existing health conditions or physical limitations that may be aggravated by these environments (e.g., respiratory conditions, severe allergies, back or mobility issues, chemical sensitivities) are not suited to this position.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short note about your relevant experience to [email protected] or via LinkedIn