About Studio Balestra We are an established gallery and showroom in Los Angeles, specializing in both custom furniture pieces and carefully curated antiques and vintage pieces from around the world. Role Overview We are seeking a highly organized, fast-learning Production Manager & Project Manager to oversee the creation of our new furniture pieces, the refinishing/adaptation of antiques, and the production pipelines for our ongoing interior design projects. This is a fast-paced, dynamic role where no two days are the same. You will be responsible for taking ideas from concept to reality quickly—generating drawings, coordinating prototyping, and managing rapid production timelines without sacrificing our exacting quality standards. If you thrive on multitasking, rapid problem-solving, and keeping meticulous digital records in a high-speed environment, we want to hear from you. Key Responsibilities Network Expansion: Actively utilize and expand your existing network of local artisans, workshops, and fabricators to improve lead times, capabilities, and production quality. Fast-Paced Production Coordination: Manage production schedules with tight turnarounds; we do not operate on long lead times. Coordinate with vendors and workshops to ensure on-time delivery. Design & Prototyping: Collaborating closely with Adriano to develop new designs and ideas quickly. Source material samples, generate technical drawings, and manage the prototyping process from start to finish. Project Management: Oversee production timelines for ongoing interior design projects, ensuring all custom elements align with project milestones. Data & Workflow Organization: Maintain absolute organization of all project statuses, vendor communications, and lead times using our Airtable platform and other internal systems.
