Syed Khalid Hussain

Experienced Production Manager with 15+ years of expertise in event production, set fabrication, installation, and project execution for television, entertainment, and live-event industries. Proven ability to manage multi-million production budgets, supervise technical teams, coordinate vendors, and deliver projects within strict timelines and quality standards. Skilled in production planning, operations management, procurement, installation supervision, budgeting, and team leadership.

Seeking opportunities within events, exhibitions, fit-out, furniture manufacturing, and production management sectors.

Manager Creative / Production Manager (Set Design) - Samaa TV - Karachi, Pakistan

(2017-11)

• Manage end-to-end production, fabrication, and installation of event and studio set projects for television and digital platforms.
• Supervise a team of 20+ employees including production staff, technicians, fabricators, and installers.
• Controlled production budgets exceeding PKR 5 million while reducing operational costs through improved planning and resource management.
• Coordinate procurement, vendor management, logistics, and installation activities to ensure smooth project execution.
• Ensure timely completion of projects while maintaining production quality and safety standards.
• Resolve production and site-related challenges to avoid delays and improve operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with management, technical departments, and creative teams for successful project delivery.

Set Designer (Lead) / Production Supervisor - Dawn News TV - Karachi, Pakistan

(2013-10 - 2017-09)

• Led production and installation teams for studio sets, events, and interior production projects.
• Managed project budgets and coordinated fabrication and installation processes.
• Supervised technical execution, site coordination, and operational activities.
• Maintained project quality standards and ensured on-time delivery.
• Coordinated with vendors, contractors, and suppliers for project materials and execution.

Set Design Supervisor - Dunya News TV - Lahore, Pakistan

(2012-05 - 2013-10)

• Supervised design execution, fabrication, and installation of television sets and production environments.
• Managed procurement, labor coordination, and production scheduling.
• Planned workflows and monitored daily operations to meet project deadlines.
• Coordinated on-site activities and ensured quality control throughout project execution.

Senior Work Supervisor (Set Design) - Geo News TV - Karachi, Pakistan

(2008-06 - 2012-04)

• Supervised fabrication and installation works for news, sports, entertainment, and music production sets.
• Coordinated production materials, labor management, and site execution activities.
• Managed procurement and ensured smooth operational workflow.
• Assisted in project budgeting, execution planning, and settlement of accounts.
• Ensured projects were completed within deadlines and production standards.

Certification - Set Design for Film & Television - University of Arts London (2010 - 2010)

Bachelor of Honors - Industrial Design - University of Karachi (2003 - 2003)

Higher Secondary Certificate - Board of Intermediate Education, Karachi (1998 - 1998)