Studio Coordinator

Location: Bradford, BD4 6HN

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Salary: Competitive

We are 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 and create a variety of different types of samples for various presentations and customers. Working with Creative, Product and Marketing to showcase our latest and innovative designs, allowing the customer to see a realistic product sample.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Creating the highest standard “production quality” samples for both internal and customer presentations using a variety of methods (e.g., Foil, Emboss, Laser cut).
• Creating digital samples for customer submissions.
• Monitoring e-mail inbox, processing and booking in requests using M365, prioritising 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 and book additional resources as demand requires.
• Negotiating with key stakeholders, communicating progress throughout the process, escalating where necessary.
• Working with external suppliers to scope out potential to outsource.
• Problem solving – ability to troubleshoot design issues and find creative solutions.
• Maintaining mock-up training documents and delivering training.
• Responsible for the maintenance and usage of specialist equipment, such as laser cutter, cutter machine, foiling machine.
• Monitoring and ordering of supplies to ensure mock-up areas are fully stocked at all times and areas are tidy and fit for purpose.
• Advising best safety practice in the Mock-Up area.
• Advising the design studio on how best to prepare files for sampling and mock-ups.
• Investigating and developing new techniques in line with New Product development.
• Working alongside ERM driving cost saving, minimising waste and maximising freelance resource.
• Quality Control by ensuring that all mock-ups/samples are accurate representations of the product and meet quality standards.
• Gathering feedback from key stakeholders and team members, and making necessary adjustments to mock-ups.

To be successful you will need:

• Technical knowledge of setting files up for print, proficient in using Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator and Photoshop, must be able to work with print-ready files and manipulate as necessary - Essential.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation 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 detail, a steady hand and excellent craft skills - Essential.
• A great attitude to continually strive to produce the best quality samples - Essential.
• Eagerness to develop yourself and 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 and 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 you’ll 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.