Studio Coordinator in Bradford

Studio Coordinator

Location: Bradford, BD4 6HN
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time
Salary: Competitive

We\’re looking for a Studio Mock Up Coordinator to join our team. In this role you will be responsible for the execution and delivery of physical and digital samples. You will manage & create a variety of different types of samples for a variety of presentations and customers. Working with Creative, Product and Marketing to showcase our latest / innovative designs, allowing the customer to see a realistic product sample.

Your responsibilities will include:

Creates highest standard production quality samples for both internal and customer presentations using a variety of methods Eg: Foil, Emboss, Laser cut
Create digital samples for customer submissions
Responsible for monitoring e-mail in-box, processing and booking in requests using M365 prioritises workload to ensure all required completion in line with Critical Date Path
Coordinating activity, preparing and printing files of daily workload including the delegation of tasks to freelancers through peaks
Resource management alongside ERM to plan & book additional resource as demand requires
Negotiates with key stakeholders, communicating progress throughout process, escalating where necessary
Work with external suppliers to scope out potential to outsource
Problem solving ability to troubleshoot design issues and find creative solutions
Maintain mock-up training documents and deliver training
Responsible for the maintenance and usage of specialist equipment, such as laser cutter, cutter machine, foiling machine
Monitor and ordering of supplies to ensuring mock-up areas are fully stocked at all times and areas are tidy & fit for purpose.
Advises best safety practise in Mock-Up area
Advises design studio how best to prepare files for sampling and mock-ups.
Investigate and develop new techniques in-line with New Product development
Work alongside ERM driving cost saving, minimize waste and maximize freelance resource
Quality Control by ensuring that all mock-ups/samples are accurate representations of the product and meet quality standards
Gather feedback from key stakeholders and team members, and make necessary adjustments to mock-ups

To be successful you will need:

Technical knowledge of setting files up for print, proficient using Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator & Photoshop, must be able to work with Print ready files and be able to manipulate as necessary – Essential
Excellent organization prioritization and communication skills to meet deadlines and plan appropriately – Essential
Experience of negotiation, influencing and problem solving – Essential
Sense of urgency, able to deal with a level of ambiguity – Essential
A meticulous eye for the details, a steady hand and excellent craft skills – Essential
A great attitude to continually strive to produce best quality samples – Essential
Eagerness to develop yourself & others for the benefit of the business Essential
Time Management the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines Essential
Experience working with machinery such as Printers, Laser Cutting & Die cutting machines-Desirable

Previous experience of working/learning in a creative environment – Desirable

Experience working with M365 – Desirable

Based at our Dawson Lane site in Bradford, close to key motorway links youll be able to take advantage of:

Competitive salary
26 days holiday plus bank holidays
Health cashback scheme
Pension benefit
Flexible working opportunities
Free onsite parking for when you are in the office
A variety of other cultural and lifestyle benefits, aimed at promoting a positive work/life balance

You may also have experience in the following: Studio Mock Up Coordinator, Mock-Up Specialist, Sample Production Coordinator, Print Production Coordinator, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Photoshop, Digital sample creation, Laser cutting, Cutter machines, Physical mock-ups, Digital mock-ups, Design sampling, Sample quality assurance

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