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The Multidimensional Experience Agency
VMI is a Journey studio. Together, we have a global team of 400+ working across multiple locations, with an international portfolio of work and clients. We create experiences that resonate across cultures while remaining authentically rooted in place.
Journey is a global design and innovation agency shaping the future through multidimensional experiences (MDX) that connect people, brands, and culture. Our layered MDX approach crafts story-driven, sensory-rich engagement across physical, immersive, digital, and virtual spaces—fuelled by creative and technological innovation. Born from a legacy of pioneering studios, Journey blends strategic thinking with deep creative expertise to deliver solutions across industries. Journey’s MDX approach fuels growth and forges lasting value for audiences and partners, by creating cultural connections that resonate with impact.
Opportunities
Are you interested in joining Journey and collaborating with our teams? There are typically three ways to connect with us:
• Permanent roles in our core team
• Project or fixed-term opportunities
• Opportunities to share your details with us, where we are actively building our network in specific skills
Due to the volume of interest, we can’t guarantee we’ll respond to every application, but our Talent Team does aim to read each one.
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Assistant Producer – Architectural & Exhibition Design About the Role
We're looking for an Assistant Producer: Architectural & Exhibition Design to join our project teams and provide fundamental support across a range of tasks and responsibilities that enables the teams’ work to be more effective and leads to our ambitious design projects to be realised.
This role will suit someone with previous professional experience in an architectural, built environment and/or exhibition creative context as a Co-ordinator, Runner, Administrator, Assistant Producer or Project Manager who is interested in supporting full teams with a high level of detail and reliability. To manage expectations, this is not an entry level position.
This particular Assistant Producer opportunity will work across the Architectural & Exhibition area of Journey's design portfolio, and while we're open to applications from people without direct experience in these fields, we would like to have a clear understanding how your experience will transfer as part of your cover letter.
Key Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Producing
Scheduling project meetings, supporting the Producers with diary management and taking minutes when required.
Travel and accommodation booking for all team travel.
Processing of relevant visas for project teams in all territories.
Creating and distributing schedules and itineraries as required including tour and travel packs.
Assisting Producers on projects as required including attending on-site during tech periods as necessary.
Updating various databases with clear and correct data, for company wide use and business critical decision making.
Putting together the essential information for the creation of tenders and pitches.
Availability checking & requesting contract information for technical and production freelancers for required roles on projects (e.g. programmers, lighting designers, sound designers etc.).
Assistance in third party licensing.
Assisting with the organisation of shoots for both content creation and behind the scenes filming as required.
Project related research for the project team as required.
Working with the Producers to ensure sustainability and the reduction of Journey's carbon footprint is a priority on projects.
Working with the Producers to ensure considerations for our designs to be accessed by the widest possible audiences is a priority on projects.
Communications
Working with the Marketing & Communications department to upload new project pages to the company website and social media.
Assisting the Producers with final project documentation for both external and internal use.
General
Deputising for the Producers and Project Managers as required.
Provide basic catering for meetings as required.
Any further general or administrative tasks reasonably requested.
Acting as one of the company’s health & safety and Fire Warden representatives as required.
Candidate Qualifications & Skills:
Required
Approximately 1 year experience as an administrator, runner, coordinator, project manager or producer
Ability to interact with a wide range of people and excellent interpersonal skills
Experience working in a fast-based environment and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
An aptitude and/or understanding of creative processes and projects, and specialist craft
An interest in working to the highest possible standards
Knowledge of or interest in producing in different industries and geographical territories
Experience in budgeting and effective budget management
An interest in and willingness to travel globally
A willingness to work during the hours of our industries for example on weekends and evenings as required (Journey operates a Time Off in Lieu policy)
A commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level
Desirable
Experience in sales of projects and negotiating with a range of clients
Language skills
An existing network of relationships with commissioning organisations and potential clients
Contract: This is a permanent contract in our London team.
Location: This role is based within our London Studios. We value regular in-person collaboration because we think it leads to the best creative work however hybrid working is available around project commitments.Application: Please submit a CV demonstrating your experience along with a bespoke cover letter explaining how your experience meets the required and desirable criteria of this role. We anticipate a large volume of applications for this role and so unfortunately won't be able to consider applications without a bespoke cover letter directly referencing the criteria for this position.
Deadline: Monday 17th August 10am.
Interviews: Introductory calls and interviews are anticipated from 18th August. We aim to run two rounds of interview for this role with various members of our project teams, time to visit the studio and opportunity to meet more people in person.
If you have any questions about accessibility in applying for this position please highlight this in your cover letter and a member of our Talent Team will reach out for a dedicated conversation.
Assistant Producer – Media Production & Immersive Film About the Role
We're looking for an Assistant Producer: Media Production & Immersive Film to join our project teams and provide fundamental support across a range of tasks and responsibilities that enables the teams’ work to be more effective and leads to our ambitious design projects to be realised.
This role will suit someone with previous professional experience as an Assistant Producer, Co-ordinator, Runner, Administrator or Project Manager who is interested in supporting full teams with a high level of detail and reliability. To manage expectations, this is not an entry level position.
This particular Assistant Producer opportunity will work across the Media Production and Immersive Film area of Journey's design portfolio, and while we're open to applications from people without direct experience in these fields, we would like to have a clear understanding how your experience will transfer as part of your cover letter.
Key Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Producing
Scheduling project meetings, supporting the Producers with diary management and taking minutes when required.
Travel and accommodation booking for all team travel.
Processing of relevant visas for project teams in all territories.
Creating and distributing schedules and itineraries as required including tour and travel packs.
Assisting Producers on projects as required including attending on-site during tech periods as necessary.
Updating various databases with clear and correct data, for company wide use and business critical decision making.
Putting together the essential information for the creation of tenders and pitches.
Availability checking & requesting contract information for technical and production freelancers for required roles.
on projects (e.g. programmers, lighting designers, sound designers etc.).
Assistance in third party licensing.
Assisting with the organisation of shoots for both content creation and behind the scenes filming as required.
Project related research for the project team as required.
Working with the Producers to ensure sustainability and the reduction of Journey's carbon footprint is a priority on projects.
Working with the Producers to ensure considerations for our designs to be accessed by the widest possible audiences is a priority on projects.
Communications
Working with the Marketing & Communications department to upload new project pages to the company website and social media.
Assisting the Producers with final project documentation for both external and internal use.
General
Deputising for the Producers and Project Managers as required.
Provide basic catering for meetings as required.
Any further general or administrative tasks reasonably requested.
Acting as one of the company’s health & safety and Fire Warden representatives as required.
Candidate Qualifications & Skills:
Required
Approximately 1 year experience as an administrator, runner, coordinator, project manager or producer
Ability to interact with a wide range of people and excellent interpersonal skills
Experience working in a fast-based environment and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
An aptitude and/or understanding of creative processes and projects, and specialist craft
An interest in working to the highest possible standards
Knowledge of or interest in producing in different industries and geographical territories
Experience in budgeting and effective budget management
An interest in and willingness to travel globally
A willingness to work during the hours of our industries for example on weekends and evenings as required (Journey operates a Time Off in Lieu policy)
A commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level
Desirable
Experience in sales of projects and negotiating with a range of clients
Language skills
An existing network of relationships with commissioning organisations and potential clients
Contract: This is a permanent contract in our London team.
Location: This role is based within our London Studios. We value regular in-person collaboration because we think it leads to the best creative work however hybrid working is available around project commitments.Application: Please submit a CV demonstrating your experience along with a bespoke cover letter explaining how your experience meets the required and desirable criteria of this role. We anticipate a large volume of applications for this role and so unfortunately won't be able to consider applications without a bespoke cover letter directly referencing the criteria for this position.
Deadline: Tuesday 4th August 10am.
Interviews: Introductory calls and interviews are anticipated from 6th August. We aim to run two rounds of interview for this role with various members of our project teams, time to visit the studio and opportunity to meet more people in person.
If you have any questions about accessibility in applying for this position please highlight this in your cover letter and a member of our Talent Team will reach out for a dedicated conversation.
Junior Producer
Junior Producer
Summary
You are a highly organized and proactive production or team coordinator with experience supporting CGI, visualization, or design-led creative teams. This role works closely with both the Senior Producer and the Head of CG, supporting the successful delivery of visualization projects from briefing through to final output. In partnership with the Senior Producer, you will help manage scheduling, project administration, budgets, resourcing, and other producer-related tasks, while also collaborating with the Head of CG on the day-to-day coordination of CGI production. While the role is primarily there to support senior leads, it is also suited to someone who is ready to take PM ownership of smaller projects independently with the appropriate level of guidance and oversight and Creative Project leadership in the main client seat.
Main responsibilities
Support the Senior Producer with scheduling, resourcing, project administration, budget tracking, and other day-to-day producer-related tasks across CGI projects.
Work closely with the project's 3D Lead to help coordinate the day-to-day production of CGI imagery, ensuring briefs, priorities, and delivery timelines are clearly communicated and financial performance tracked in our reporting processes.
Assist with project scheduling, resource planning, and milestone tracking across multiple concurrent stills projects.
Coordinate client communication, meeting notes, actions, and follow-ups to help keep projects moving smoothly.
Help manage briefs, CAD packages, design updates, mark-ups, and reference materials between clients and visualization teams.
Support lead artists, the Head of CG, and producers by tracking feedback rounds and ensuring comments are clearly documented and actioned.
Set up and maintain project documentation, production schedules, and internal tracking tools.
Assist with budget tracking, purchase orders, and reporting to help monitor project spend.
Identify potential scheduling or delivery risks early and escalate them appropriately to the Senior Producer and/or Head of CG.
Take ownership of smaller projects or defined workstreams, managing them alongside the 3D Lead from briefing through to delivery with support from senior team members where needed.
Contribute to improving production organization and best practice within the architectural visualization workflow.
Character Traits
Excellent communicator with a professional and confident approach to clients and colleagues
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with strong follow-through
Calm under pressure and comfortable juggling multiple deadlines
Proactive and dependable, with the confidence to take ownership of delegated tasks and smaller projects
Visually aware, with an appreciation for architecture, design, and high-quality imagery
Collaborative, adaptable, and keen to grow within a production team
Qualification/ Experience
[ Required ]
Strong organizational skills and an understanding of project scheduling and resource coordination
Confident using Google Workspace and Microsoft Office tools
Ability to interpret briefs, track feedback, and manage project administration accurately
1–3 years supporting or coordinating CGI, visualization, or design-led creative teams.
A desire and ability to grow into a Producer role in the longer term.
[ Desirable ]
Familiarity with CGI workflows, 3D pipelines, and image post-production processes
An interest in architecture, interiors, placemaking, and the built environment
An interest in digital media and technology.
Senior Project Manager
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage end-to-end delivery of projects from pre-construction through to completion
Develop and maintain detailed project programmes, budgets, and reporting structures
Coordinate designers, technical teams, contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers
Oversee site activities, installations, quality control, and project progress
Manage procurement processes and contractor appointments
Monitor project risks and implement effective mitigation strategies
Ensure compliance with health & safety requirements and CDM regulations
Act as the primary client liaison and manage stakeholder communication
Lead site visits, progress meetings, project reviews, and reporting
Drive projects through to practical completion, commissioning, and final handover
Required Experience & Skills
Proven experience as a Senior Project Manager delivering complex construction, fit-out, or installation projects
Strong knowledge of construction processes, site management, and project delivery
Excellent contractor, supplier, and stakeholder management skills
Strong commercial awareness and negotiation ability
Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and dynamic environments
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities
Willingness to travel and be site-based as required
Desirable
Experience working on hospitality, leisure, commercial, retail, or high-end fit-out projects
Relevant project management qualification (PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent)
Contract Type: Full-time FTC contract
Location : Birmingham
Ideal start date: 15 August 2026 (flexibility available for the right candidate)
Cross-Studio, Studio Assistant Role Overview
The Cross-Studio, Studio Assistant is a key role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day running of our studios while creating a welcoming environment for employees and visitors. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a creative workplace, and takes pride in delivering exceptional support and thoughtful details that enhance the workplace experience. This is an in-person role. You will be primarily based in our Studio on Vyner Street in East London for 3 days a week with the remaining 2 days a week floating between the other London-based studios in North and Central London.
While this role would suit someone early in their career we are also open to candidates later in their careers looking to join a creative environment and/or a new challenge.
Key Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Studio:
Greet visitors at reception and offer refreshments (tea/coffee/cold drinks).
Field incoming calls and take messages.
Handle incoming post and deliveries for the buildings and arrange outgoing post for the company.
Keep the studio/s tidy and organised.
Oversee meeting rooms: check and tidy spaces, and adjust bookings as needed.
Order refreshments and catering for client and internal meetings and workshops.
Manage weekly and ad hoc grocery orders, restocking general studio supplies (e.g. kitchen, stationery and cleaning supplies).
Maintain the coffee machine, and ensure fresh fruit is available daily in all sites.
Perform weekly walk rounds of studios and report/action any outstanding problems
Assist with additional tasks delegated by the Studio and Management team.
Assist with studios opening & closure procedures day.
Studio Admin:
Manage taxis and courier bookings (incoming and outgoing).
Keep shared documents up to date and fit for purpose, such as studio guides & checklists.
Report maintenance issues to the Studio Team and assist with coordinating tradespeople.
Assist in maintaining studio budget trackers.
Personnel:
Assist the Studio team with studio – wide events, such as Lunches, Masterclasses, Project Shares, and initiatives that foster a positive workplace atmosphere.
Create a welcoming and engaging experience for employees and visitors alike
Assists in onboarding new employees which includes setting up studio access, giving studio tours to get acquainted with the studio amenities.
Candidate Qualifications & Skills
Required:
Experience in a full or part time customer service or public facing role.
Clear enthusiasm for working within a design company and with creative practitioners.
Experience adapting to changing plans and environments.
Ability to thrives in a dynamic, people-facing role.
A skilled planner and organiser with excellent time management skills.
Friendly, polite, and professional in all interactions.
An interest working in a varied and changing environment.
Ability to bring a proactive approach to problem-solving and improving daily studio operations.
Desirable:
Experience problem solving autonomously.
Experience building relationships in an organisation with 150+ employees.
Experience planning high quality social events.
Pre-existing first aid and/or fire warden trained.
Experience greeting and hosting VIPs.
Salary: this is a London Living Wage role offered at £30,784, with the potential to rise to £40,320 across your time in the role
Contract: Full time, permanent contract
Location: In studio presence across our London sites five days per week – hybrid working is not available for this roleApplication: Please submit a CV demonstrating your experience along with a cover letter explaining your motivations for joining Journey and how your experience meets the required and desirable criteria of this role. We will be unable to consider applications without a bespoke cover letter on this occasion.
Deadline: Monday 27th July 2026, 9am
Interviews: Weeks commencing 27th July and 3rd August
Construction Commercial Manager The Commercial Manager plays a key role in driving the commercial success of themed entertainment, creative design, and experiential projects. You'll lead the commercial aspects of projects from opportunity through delivery, ensuring strong client relationships, effective contract management, financial performance, and commercial governance.
Working closely with the Managing director, Project Managers, Creative teams, Finance, and Operations, you'll help identify new business opportunities, manage commercial risk, negotiate contracts, and support the successful delivery of innovative projects. This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong commercial judgement, relationship management skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Business Development
Identify and pursue new business opportunities that support company growth.
Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
Contribute to strategies that expand Journey's client portfolio and market presence.
Commercial & Contract Management
Lead commercial negotiations with clients, suppliers, and subcontractors.
Review, negotiate, and manage commercial contracts and agreements.
Ensure contractual obligations are clearly understood and effectively managed throughout project delivery.
Financial Management
Oversee project budgets, forecasting, profitability, and financial performance.
Monitor project costs and revenue, identifying opportunities to improve commercial outcomes.
Provide commercial reporting and insights to support informed decision-making.
Project Delivery & Risk Management
Partner with Project Managers and creative teams to support successful project delivery.
Identify commercial risks and develop mitigation strategies.
Support effective change control, resource planning, and project governance.
Promote compliance with health and safety requirements and company policies.
Client Relationship Management
Act as a key commercial contact for clients throughout project delivery.
Build trusted relationships by understanding client objectives and delivering excellent service.
Resolve commercial issues professionally while maintaining positive client partnerships.
Leadership & Collaboration
Provide leadership, guidance, and mentoring to members of the commercial team where appropriate.
Work collaboratively across departments to support business objectives.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and commercial excellence.
Strategy & Continuous Improvement
Contribute to business planning and strategic initiatives.
Analyse market trends and identify opportunities to improve commercial performance.
Support the development of efficient commercial processes and best practices.
Candidate Qualifications & Skills
Required
Experience in a commercial management, contracts, or business development role within a project-based environment.
Strong commercial acumen with experience negotiating and managing contracts.
Understanding of project budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Desirable
Experience within themed entertainment, creative design, construction, experiential, or related industries.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Project Management, Marketing, or a related discipline.
Professional project management qualification such as PRINCE2 or PMP.
Experience leading commercial teams or mentoring colleagues.
Knowledge of commercial risk management and contract administration.
Unreal Artist About the Role:
Role Overview
A Real-Time Unreal Artist for the Built Environment (Architecture, Engineering, and Construction – AEC) is a specialized role that bridges the gap between traditional architectural design and high-end game engine technology.
Unlike a traditional "arch-viz" artist who produces static renders, a Real-Time Artist builds interactive, live-navigable worlds that allow stakeholders to walk through a building before a single brick is laid.
Specific Studio
Squint/Opera, a Journey studio, specialises in immersive, interactive experiences and visually compelling content that bridge the digital and physical for architecture, urban planning, and cultural projects.
We're the innovators behind the Empire State Building Observatory's digital reinvention, creating over 40 unique exhibits that transform 10,000 square feet into an interactive journey through history and architecture. At Battersea Power Station, we designed Lift 109, an immersive ascent experience that melds cutting-edge animations, interactive elements, and spatial soundscapes to breathe new life into London's iconic landmark.
For Qiddiya City, we pushed the boundaries of virtual production, crafting a revolutionary campaign that ignited global excitement for Saudi Arabia's visionary sports and entertainment mega-development. And in 2025 we redefined the way a nation tells its story through the Kingdom of Saudi Pavilion at World Expo 2025, where history, culture, and innovation converge with cutting edge storytelling and technology.
Key Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to:
Work within a team of artists, producers, and leads, finding ways to improve the process, align on requirements, and have a solutions-based approach to problem-solving and production.
Build out "built environment" contexts, including people, vehicles, urban surroundings, urban activation (coffee shops, stores, etc), sound layout, and realistic vegetation.
Create real-time assets that are optimised for real-time experiences.
Import and clean up complex geometry from Revit, Rhino, or 3ds Max using pipeline tools and workflows.
Optimization: Implement LODs (Level of Detail), nanite geometry, and texture atlasing to ensure smooth frame rates (60+ FPS) on target hardware (PC, VR, or Pixel Streaming).
Lighting: Master Lumen (real-time global illumination) and ray-tracing to simulate accurate sun studies and interior artificial lighting.
Create high-quality, physically based rendering (PBR) materials that accurately represent glass, concrete, wood, and metal.
Candidate Skills & Qualifications:
Technical Skills
Unreal Engine 5 (Optimisation, Lumen, Nanite, PCG).
Modeling/DCC: Proficiency in 3ds Max, Blender, Houdini or Maya.
BIM/CAD Knowledge: Familiarity with Revit, Rhino, or SketchUp workflows.
Adobe Substance 3D Painter/Designer and Quixel Mixer.
Professional Experience
3+ years of relevant experience with real-time 3D environments.
3–5+ years in architectural visualization or game environment art.
A strong understanding of architectural scale, construction details, and "FF&E" (Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment).
A "Real-Time Reel" showing interactive walkthroughs (not just static renders) is essential.
Strong creative background
Strong communication skills, keeping in touch with colleagues across multiple sites
Able to confidently communicate creative needs to technical personnel and vice versa
Passionate about real-time 3D, AR, VR, Games, Virtual Production
Ability to understand conflicting viewpoints and resolve issues
Approachable, flexible, adapts well to changing priorities
Perseverance when faced with difficulties
Contract: Full time, Fixed Term contract
Location: Cape Town
Intermediate Designer Role Overview
We are looking for an Intermediate Designer with an Interior Design or Architectural degree, to join the ICRAVE team at our studio in New York. In this role, you will bring your creativity, refined judgment, discipline, and genuine passion to every stage of the design process, from initial concept through full project development.
You will partner with clients to thoughtfully shape and deliver architectural interior projects that are both highly functional and beautifully detailed. Drawing on your hospitality design experience, you will contribute fresh ideas while collaborating with your team to guide each project seamlessly through every design phase.
Key Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
Participating in client meetings and crafting compelling client presentations in InDesign, Google slides and Power Point
Creating, producing and managing detailed design drawings using Revit or AutoCad
Communication and cross collaboration to drive conceptual thinking on your projects
Producing 3D models, sketches and boards to support your ideas
Selecting, specifying and designing FF&E as well as architectural finishes
Candidate Qualifications & Skills
Required:
Professional degree from an accredited architecture or interior design program
4+ years of Post-graduate experience in an architectural and/or interior design studio
Excellent visualization skills to effectively communicate design ideas
Proficient in AutoCad and Revit
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
Possess the ability to model in 3D Max, Rhino or Revit
AIA or NCIDQ Preferred
Desirable:
Direct experience in the Hospitality industry
Experience working beyond interior design in one or more of Journey's portfolio areas such as live performance, immersive installations and/or fabrication
Location: Our Broadway Studio is a hybrid design Studio. This role is based in our New York Studio with regular in-person studio hours working with the wider team. On this occasion we can only consider applications from those fully authorized to work in the U.S.Application: Please submit a resume and portfolio demonstrating your experience as an interior or architectural designer along with a cover letter explaining how your experience meets the required criteria of this role. Due to the clear design experience required for this role applications without portfolios cannot be considered.
Journey Open Call Journey Open Call
As our portfolio of multidimensional experience design projects continues to grow globally, we're always looking to build our network, connect, and collaborate with new collaborators across our studios. Both those working freelance and looking for employment contracts.If you're interested in multidimensional design & storytelling, we'd love to hear from you.
Particularly those who work within the following disciplines:
Creatives
Art Directors
3D Artists
UX/UI Designers
Filmmakers/Directors
Producers
Experience Design Strategists
Copywriters
Creative Technologists
Technical Designers
Spatial Designers
Interior Designers
Lighting Designers
Architects
Immersive Designers and Storytellers
How to connect:
Fill out the following application, and be sure to indicate the types of roles you're interested in and if you're open to freelance, permanent, or both.
What happens next?
Our Talent Team will include your details in our ever-growing network. Although we aim to respond to each person, regrettably we can't always do this due to the volume we receive. Our Talent team will be in touch to begin a conversations if a project opportunity or role arises.
Senior Design Manager
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the full design lifecycle—from creative concept through detailed design and production handover.
Oversee multidisciplinary design teams (concept artists, CAD technicians, 3D modelers, engineers, scenic designers).
Translate creative briefs into actionable design strategies, ensuring alignment with project scope, budgets, and timelines.
Review and approve drawings, 3D models, material specifications, storyboards, and technical documentation.
Collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and fabrication teams to ensure design intent is technically feasible and production-ready.
Manage client communication for all design-related matters, including presentations, revisions, and technical clarifications.
Coordinate design schedules, resource allocation, design workflows, and version control.
Ensure compliance with safety guidelines, engineering constraints, and buildability requirements.
Support procurement teams with technical spec sheets, material lists, and vendor coordination.
Provide creative direction and mentorship to the design department.
Technical & Professional Requirements
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Industrial Design, Architecture, Engineering, Scenic Design, or a related field.
5+ years of experience in design management within themed entertainment, creative fabrication, attractions, events, or similar industries.
Strong proficiency with design and visualization software: AutoCAD, SolidWorks, Rhino, SketchUp, Revit, Adobe Creative Suite, and relevant 3D rendering tools.
Demonstrated experience interpreting engineering drawings and integrating mechanical, structural, and electrical requirements into design.
Understanding of fabrication methods including carpentry, metalwork, scenic painting, props, animatronics, and interactive technologies.
Exceptional ability to convert creative vision into practical and manufacturable design solutions.
Strong leadership, team management, and stakeholder communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under fast-paced timelines.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving ability.
Contract Type: Full-time FTC contract
Location : Birmingham
Ideal start date: 15 August 2026 (flexibility available for the right candidate)
Group Finance Manager About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled Group Finance Manager to join and support our expanding Finance function. Reporting directly to the Financial Controller, you will take full ownership of the management accounts process, deliver accurate and insightful financial reporting, and provide critical support to our leadership teams.
This is a senior, hands-on position ideally suited to a proactive professional with strong analytical capabilities and exceptional organizational skills. You should thrive in dynamic, fast-paced, project-based environments. The role is offered as hybrid working.
Key Responsibilities
Close Process Coordination: Act as the central point of coordination during the month-end close; perform bespoke reviews and analyses to maintain accuracy across all group entities.
Tax & Compliance: Manage corporate tax provisions, stay abreast of legislative changes, and coordinate with HMRC and external advisors to protect financial reporting integrity.
Intercompany Accounting: Ensure accurate intercompany accounting by maintaining clean records and resolving reconciliation differences across all group entities monthly.
Payroll Oversight: Review payroll reports and journals for accuracy; serve as the primary liaison for outsourced payroll and HR to resolve discrepancies.
Intangible Assets: Oversee intangible asset accounting, including the review of additions, disposals, and amortization, ensuring all capitalized costs are properly justified.
Financial Reporting: Prepare insightful variance analyses and produce clear monthly performance commentary for leadership, highlighting key drivers, risks, and opportunities.
Systems Optimization: Support the implementation and optimization of NetSuite and other financial tools to ensure systems align with group reporting needs.
Audit Management: Facilitate a timely and well-controlled audit cycle by providing accurate schedules and analytical support to external and tax auditors.
Ad Hoc Projects: Support group-wide initiatives and finance projects with high-level analytical input and hands-on execution.
Minimum Qualifications
Required
Professional Qualification: ACA, ACCA, CIMA, or equivalent.
Experience: 5+ years of relevant post-qualification experience.
Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of IFRS and UK GAAP.
Industry Experience: Proven experience within a project-based business (Essential).
Analytical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Excel and Google Sheets with strong analytical capability.
Environment: Comfortable working in fast-paced, dynamic, and evolving environments.
Soft Skills: A proactive self-starter who is highly organized and enjoys collaborative teamwork.
Software: Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
Desirable
Experience with US GAAP.
ERP Implementation: Experience implementing or optimizing ERP systems (specifically NetSuite).
Creative Industries: Experience in VFX, Film, TV, gaming, animation, or other creative/project-led sectors.
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
Location: London, Hybrid working
Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC) Engineer
The QA/QC Engineer plays a key role in ensuring the quality, compliance, and integrity of themed entertainment and construction projects. You'll oversee quality assurance and quality control activities throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring that materials, workmanship, and processes meet company standards, client requirements, and relevant industry regulations.
Working closely with Project Managers, Technical Engineers, Site Teams, Contractors, and Consultants, you'll support the delivery of high-quality projects by implementing effective quality management systems, conducting inspections and audits, and driving continuous improvement across project delivery.
Key Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
Quality Assurance & Quality Control
Develop, implement, and maintain QA/QC procedures and inspection processes across projects.
Ensure all work complies with project specifications, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
Manage project QA/QC documentation, including inspection requests, certificates, calibration records, test results, and non-conformance reports.
Monitor quality performance and recommend corrective and preventative actions where required.
Inspections & Compliance
Plan and oversee inspection and testing activities throughout project delivery.
Review the quality of materials and workmanship to ensure compliance with project specifications.
Coordinate inspections with Consultants, Site Teams, and Technical Engineers.
Support compliance with company quality manuals, industry standards, and health and safety requirements.
Project Support
Develop method statements, inspection and test plans (ITPs), risk assessments, and quality checklists.
Liaise with Technical Engineers regarding material submittals and project documentation.
Work collaboratively with Project Managers, Contractors, and Suppliers to maintain quality standards across all project phases.
Auditing & Continuous Improvement
Conduct internal quality audits and monitor compliance with established quality management systems.
Analyse quality performance data and identify opportunities for process improvement.
Promote best practice in quality assurance throughout the organisation.
Support the implementation and continuous improvement of integrated management systems where applicable.
Documentation & Reporting
Maintain accurate project quality records and documentation.
Prepare quality reports and communicate findings to project stakeholders.
Ensure all quality documentation is complete, accurate, and maintained throughout the project lifecycle.
Candidate Qualifications & Skills
Required
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, Construction Management, or a related engineering discipline.
Experience in a QA/QC or quality engineering role within the construction or engineering industry.
Good understanding of quality assurance principles, inspection processes, and quality management systems.
Experience preparing QA/QC documentation, inspection records, and quality reports.
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, contractors, and clients.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Desirable
Experience within the themed entertainment, visitor attractions, or experiential construction industry.
ISO Quality Management Systems training or certification.
Experience carrying out quality audits and inspections.
Knowledge of Integrated Management Systems (IMS).
Experience preparing Inspection & Test Plans (ITPs), method statements, and risk assessments.
Contract: Permanent, Full Time
If none of these roles feel right for you at the moment, submit your details to the open call for future roles and freelance opportunities.
Journey aims to maintain an environment that is equitable, comfortable, safe and productive where people across all identities, characteristics and lived experiences feel they belong and are included in our project environments and studio workplace.
We ask our teams are professional, respectful, courteous, and mindful of others, our differences, our intersectionality and that everyone accommodates the access needs a person outlines in order to do their role well. Intersectionality in this context being the combination of characteristics that makes up each of our unique identities.
We welcome individual access riders from employees and freelancers at any time.
Flexible PTO
The Company doesn’t limit the amount of PTO employees can take. In other places it is called Unlimited PTO.
Industry Research, Skills and Wellness Fund
We’re invested in our employees’ professional growth. We want to equip our employees with the tools to learn in-demand, innovative skills to offer our clients next-generation subject matter expertise.
Bonus Opportunities
We offer employees the opportunity to earn additional money through various bonus programs through activities that help contribute to our success like Employee Referral Bonus and Project Referral Bonus.
Charitable Match Program
Journey wants to support employees making an impact with causes that are important to them. Because of this Journey offers a financial charitable match for employees who have made contributions to organizations they support financially.
Employee Resource Groups
Employee Resource Groups are voluntary, employee-led groups whose aim is to foster a diverse, inclusive workplace. Employee resource groups (ERGs) create a safe space for employees to network and brainstorm ways to make their organizations more inclusive.
