Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

About JANSON

Founded in 1998, JANSON is dedicated to advancing readiness and serving those who serve. We deliver innovative, customized solutions for national defense and select commercial clients—transforming physical environments and facilities, crafting immersive digital experiences, and driving strategic branding and communications with care. Our work strengthens mission alignment and engagement through integrated, forward-thinking approaches designed to make a lasting impact. Headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia, with branches in Atlanta, Georgia, and Frankfurt, Germany, JANSON operates with a Top-Secret facility clearance to support clients at every level of national and global readiness.

Location: Fairfax, VA

Start: Immediately

Clearance: (Must be clearable)

Overview – Production Manager

JANSON is seeking an experienced Design & Production Manager to lead custom design and fabrication projects for our Atlanta operation. This individual will manage the full production lifecycle—from planning, scheduling, and design integration through fabrication, scenic production, and installation—ensuring that all projects meet JANSON’s high standards for craftsmanship, quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience in scenic fabrication, exhibitions, or creative production environments, with strong expertise in scheduling, planning, and resource management. This role demands operational excellence, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to transform creative designs into flawlessly executed environments.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management:
  Lead, mentor, and manage cross-functional design and fabrication teams, ensuring accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Oversee hiring, training, and performance development for production personnel.
• Scenic Production Oversight:
  Direct scenic and environmental fabrication processes—including props, architectural elements, and branded environments. Ensure design intent is realized through technical precision, craftsmanship, and material selection.
• Scheduling & Planning:
  Develop and maintain integrated production schedules covering design, fabrication, logistics, and installation. Anticipate bottlenecks, allocate resources effectively, and adjust timelines to meet client deadlines and project goals.
• Preferred experience using Smartsheet or similar software to manage deliverables and interdepartmental workflows.
• Quality Control & Safety:
  Oversee quality assurance at every stage—design review, fabrication, assembly, and final installation. Conduct regular safety inspections and ensure compliance with OSHA and JANSON standards.
• Budget & Cost Control:
  Manage production budgets, control material costs, and coordinate with procurement and finance to ensure cost alignment and project profitability.
• Inventory & Vendor Coordination:
  Oversee material inventory and procurement; coordinate with external suppliers and subcontractors to maintain schedules and quality standards.
• Process Optimization:
  Review production workflows to identify efficiencies, standardize procedures, and reduce waste while maintaining creative flexibility and technical excellence.
• Cross-Departmental Collaboration:
  Work closely with design, project management, logistics, and installation
• teams to ensure smooth handoffs, cohesive communication, and aligned execution.

Required Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in scenic fabrication, exhibitions, museum displays, or creative production environments.
• Strong knowledge of design-to-fabrication processes, materials, and construction methods.
• Proficiency in scheduling and production planning tools.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication specifications.
• Proven leadership and communication skills with a collaborative, problem-solving mindset.
• Experience managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously.
• Working knowledge of safety regulations and quality assurance practices.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Design, Architecture, Mechanical Engineering, or related field preferred.
• Smartsheet experience

JANSON Benefits

• Competitive base salary
• Work from home flexibility
• Medical, dental and vision Insurance
• 401K with matching incentive
• Short and long-term disability, life insurance
• PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities

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