Producer/Project Manager

Producer/Project Manager - Brand Activations + VM (Luxury & beauty retail) – based in Sydney or Melbourne, Australia. The role leads the end-to-end delivery of high-impact brand activations, ensuring projects run smoothly, hit deadlines, stay within budget, and exceed expectations. You'll manage internal and external teams, coordinate suppliers and stakeholders, and maintain high standards from concept through fabrication and installation. You'll also be a key point of contact for clients, ensuring strong relationships and successful outcomes.

Location: Dashing, Lane Cove West, New South Wales, Australia

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans
• Manage project deliverables in line with agreed timelines and budgets
• Oversee workflow from concept and design through to production and installation
• Manage multiple projects of varying sizes and complexity
• Identify, track and escalate project issues where necessary
• Resolve cross-functional challenges and keep delivery on track
• Liaise with stakeholders, including permits and council submissions
• Manage client and supplier relationships, in collaboration with the leadership team
• Monitor progress and performance, and provide regular status updates
• Collaborate with internal production teams and external partners to ensure flawless execution
• Be the main point of contact for clients throughout the project lifecycle
• Manage subcontractors and install teams to deliver key outcomes
• Ensure all work meets quality standards and aligns with budget parameters
• Partner with in-house teams to troubleshoot and solve problems quickly
• Review design specs and project costings
• Align projects with business needs and strategic goals
• Be present and hands-on during onsite installations
• Contribute to continuous improvement and help drive Dashing forward

• Experienced PM/Producer: 3-5+ years' solid hands-on project management experience in luxury retail, brand or event activations, ideally within beauty and luxury.
• Specialist brand experience: Proven track record working directly with luxury and beauty retail/brand clients.
• Events and activations: Confident delivering high-quality, technical brand activations or retail events end-to-end.
• Production smart: Strong knowledge of materials, finishes, manufacturing methods and visual merchandising.
• Client service: Skilled in managing clients and stakeholders, with varied client-facing experience at mid-senior level.
• Strong communicator: Excellent written and verbal skills, highly organised, thrives in a fast-paced environment, solutions-focused and able to lead for results.
• Tech savvy: Comfortable working across systems, especially Excel or Google Sheets. Experience with Monday.com is a plus.
• Sydney or Melbourne: Currently living in either Sydney (WFH up to 2 days per week) or Melbourne (WFH 1 day per week).

At Dashing, our purpose is simple yet powerful: to immortalise great brands. We specialise in bringing brands to life through thoughtful creativity, cutting-edge technology, and an unparalleled range of production capabilities.

Our vision is to be the leading partner in creating human connections that drive sales across Asia-Pacific. We are proud to collaborate with some of the most iconic businesses across Australia and beyond. We are trusted partners to retailers, solving problems, sparking innovation, and creating experiences that leave a lasting impression on customers. We believe our team is at the heart of our success and are committed to fostering an environment where everyone can thrive, both personally and professionally.

• Work Smarter. Collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. We believe in teamwork, where diverse perspectives come together to create something greater than the sum of its parts.
• Dream Further. Innovation and ambition drive us to push boundaries, exploring new possibilities and creating what's next.
• Win Together. Success is sweeter when shared. We are committed to achieving greatness with our partners and each other.
• Flex working: Enjoy the flexibility of working from home up to 2 days per week.
• Growth opportunities: Benefit from a robust Learning & Development program, with room for growth.
• Kaizen culture: Continuous improvement; everyone is encouraged to share ideas to get better, together.
• People & Culture support: A dedicated team to ensure you feel valued, supported, and part of the Dashing family.
• Tech innovators: Work with a cutting-edge Tech Innovation team, using tools like Monday.com to streamline and elevate workflow.
• Social vibes: Monthly social events and quarterly awards.
• Fuel your day: Kitchen stocked with fruit, snacks, drinks, and more.
• Dog-friendly perks: Bring your furry friends to the office.
• Commuting ease: Onsite parking and accessible transport options.
• Charity involvement: Dedicated volunteering days to support charities.
• Wellness: Access to gym, massages, bikes, run club, and nearby walking tracks and parks.

If you're ready to make an impact, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply via LinkedIn or email people@dashinggroup.com.au with:

• Your CV
• A cover letter telling us what makes you Dashing and why this role is the right fit for you
• To be considered, please include both a CV and a cover letter that addresses the non-negotiables listed above.

Note: We appreciate the time you've taken to apply. Due to the volume of applications we receive, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the process.