Studio Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage studio workflow and review project briefs for production readiness.
• Manage creative projects from concept and briefing through final delivery.
• Set and monitor timelines, priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.
• Allocate internal staff, freelancers, and external resources according to project requirements.
• Monitor workload, utilization, attendance, progress, risks, and studio performance.
• Identify bottlenecks and improve workflows and working practices.
• Coordinate with internal departments, clients, account teams, vendors, and external partners.
• Manage freelancers, vendors, and third-party production partners.
• Monitor project costs, maintain digital assets and documentation, and identify cost optimization opportunities.
• Ensure timely, quality delivery and provide management reports and updates.
• Support team development, mentoring, performance management, and a positive working environment.
• Handle project issues and conflicts and assist with creative production when operational priorities allow.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Media Production, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Film and Television, Marketing, Communications, or Business Administration.
• Proven experience in Studio Management, Creative Project Management, Agency Operations, or a similar role.
• Strong understanding of creative production, project workflows, and print and digital specifications.
• Experience with creative or design software and digital file management systems.
• Strong project management, organization, time management, communication, leadership, and team management skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating internal teams, freelancers, vendors, and external partners.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, attention to detail, initiative, accountability, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and work effectively across departments.
• Experience in team training and development is an advantage.

Working Environment

• The role operates in a fast-paced creative environment with multiple concurrent projects.
• The role may occasionally require extended hours, evenings, or weekends for critical deadlines, campaign launches, or pitches.