Studio Manager
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Job Summary
We are currently looking for a Studio Manager to join one of MCSaatchi Groupsspecialist divisions. World Services partners with governments civil society foundations academia and the private sector we work on the critical issues of our time including national security social justice and conflict prevention.
About the Role:
In this role youll oversee the day-to-day running of the technically enabled design and post-production studio balancing people projects and process to deliver exceptional creative work at pace. Youll have one eye on the craft and creative excellence of our output and the other on workflow resourcing and future readiness. You will work closely with the Global Head of Production Production Directors and Design Director to make the studio world-class in both culture and capability.
What youll do:
A solutions-focused leader who can manage the daily operations of the design and post-production studio ensuring smooth workflow across all creative projects.
Oversee resource planning and allocation: be able to plan a complex workflow and spot bottlenecks before they happen. That might mean reshuffling resource onboarding freelancers at the right moment or reassigning priorities before it becomes a crisis - all whilst communicating clearly with all team members so morale remains high.
Help to build a unified Post-Production and Design team enabling clear cross-team communications and building a strong team culture.
Ensure briefs are clear deadlines are realistic and team members are properly briefed and supported.
Know project statuses at all times; prevent resource clashes; ensure on-time delivery.
Attend and lead daily team workflow status calls.
Top level communicator - able to work with Business Directors and Production Directors to balance capacity workflow and timelines across multiple projects.
Maintain the highest standards of creative output by supporting teams with smart structure and clear communication.
Implement and refine studio systems tools and processes to improve efficiency and consistency.
Champion innovation from new workflows and technologies to emerging design practices.
Be responsible for the financial tracking and accountability of resources spend on items such as stock imagery and footage as well as third party suppliers and freelancers.
Help to build and protect studio culture: positivity inclusivity collaboration creative and technical confidence.
About you:
Youre an experienced Studio Manager who thrives in fast-paced creative environments. Youre comfortable overseeing studio operations across video design motion and digital work and coordinating teams across multiple global offices. You bring structure clarity and momentum to the studio building efficient ways of working while keeping teams motivated supported and proud of the work they deliver
What youll bring:
Proactive self-starter with good sense of urgency.
Motivated by technology and innovation. Has well developed AI literacy and skills in the production of video production and design work.
Exceptional project and asset management skills with very strong attention to detail.
Strength in managing a complex rapid and high-volume workload and keeping designers producers editors creatives and full teams on track with delivery.
High levels of maturity and emotional intelligence.
Capability experience and aptitude to work in matrix management set up ensuring all stakeholders are engaged effectively and supported.
Skill capability in areas of post-production and design able to pick up delivery of elements of the workflow at busy times to a standard of global agency best practice.
In short: you love process and youre brilliant with people!
WHAT WE OFFER
A competitive salary and benefits package that includes 27 days holiday per year pension contributions private healthcare discounted dental insurance enhanced maternity/parental leave plus a whole host of others including:
Cultural stimulation allowance - 250 per person per year
Half days off before bank holidays
Emergency care days for dependants
Up to 5 days volunteering leave per year to work for a registered charity
Up to 10 days special emergency leave per year
Season Ticket loan
Payroll Giving Scheme
Thursday drinks to unwind and socialize
An annual Summer and Christmas party
Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion sees us offer inclusive bank holidays
We also offer learning opportunities around D&I targeted mentoring programmes and the opportunity to participate in several active Employee Led Networks and associated events. Finally this role will be supported with all the necessary personal development required to set someone up for success.
All employee and candidate information is kept confidential according to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
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Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Customer Service
- Google Docs
- Management Experience
- Millennium
- Retail Sales
- Data Management
- Salon Software
- MINDBODY
- Sales Management
- Leadership Experience
- Yoga
About Company
MC Saatchi Groupwas founded in 1995 and is now the biggest Independent creative agency group in the World. Founded on one core principle Brutal Simplicity.
