Studio Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage creative studio workflow and operations, review project briefs, and manage projects from concept through completion.
• Set and monitor timelines, deadlines, priorities, deliverables, workloads, utilization, and project progress.
• Allocate internal staff, freelancers, and external resources based on project requirements.
• Identify workflow bottlenecks and implement efficiency improvements.
• Coordinate with creative, account management, marketing, production, finance, clients, vendors, and external partners.
• Monitor costs, maintain digital assets and documentation, and provide management reports on projects, risks, resources, and performance.
• Develop studio processes, support team development and performance management, resolve project conflicts, and assist with creative production when needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in media production, fine arts, graphic design, film and television, marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field.
• Experience in studio management, creative project management, agency operations, or a similar role.
• Understanding of creative production, project workflows, print and digital specifications, and production processes.
• Experience with creative or design software and digital file management systems.
• Strong project management, organization, communication, leadership, problem-solving, decision-making, and cost-control skills.
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating internal teams, freelancers, vendors, and external partners.
• Experience in team training and development is an advantage.

Working Environment

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