Studio Manager

Quick overview We need a Creative person who really likes admin…. A studio manager (with agency side background) who can split their time 80:20 with organisation and steering V's editing, revising and polishing. Managing a team; x3 Designers, 1 Junior who needs nurturing and working alongside the traffic manager (previous experience of managing creatives/Designers is essential). This role will ensure the work from the studio adheres to brand guidelines and checking that the team have done that. Would suit someone who started out as a creative (2-5 years as a Creative Artworker) as this will have a massive advantage.. not expecting this person to generate high level productivity, maybe 20-30% of your time on small amends, must understand consistency of layout, styling and experience of being good at this across large documents. Integrated work: print only 20%, more a mix of large reports, campaigns with mixed assets, eg social media etc- so an understanding of integrated essential. we need someone who would embrace the opportunities that AI can bring whilst recognising the need for care, rather than seeing it as a threat About the Company Our client is on a mission to be a thriving business, which for them means looking after their people, planet AND profit in equal measure. As an employee-owned business, they’re literally all in it together, sharing in the profits and shaping their future. Committed to being a force for good, they are more than a business, they’re a BCorp business. As one of the UK’s top 100 independent agencies they a mid-sized agency with a team of circa 30 and a turnover of around £3m, working with a series of large and growing brands, consistently delivering great work. Sector agnostic, they work across B2B and B2C, engaging customers and employees. About the Role The role of Studio Manager is one that is pivotal in driving the quality and accuracy of creative execution. Understanding all of the elements of the design process from end-to-end, with a focus on team brand accuracy and alignment. Ensuring efficiency in approach and developing methodology to produce high quality creative. A strong relationship leader, managing a multi-disciplinary creative team and supporting, mentoring and driving success in the team’s goals and objectives. Responsibilities * Managing the day to day running of the design team, working with the Content and Creative Directors, supported by the COO, to drive excellent creative quality with a particular focus on brand accuracy and alignment, and quality assurance * Leading, supporting and nurturing the multi-disciplinary design team, both core, flexi and freelancers, helping everyone do their best work. Maintaining motivation, capability and championing best practice, which includes keeping abreast of AI and other developments in this area which might be of use in improving efficiency * Where appropriate being client facing to present work, take feedback or discuss creative delivery * Working closely with the Client Services team with accurate time estimates and understanding of best creative approach to deliver project efficiency (in our ‘Triage’ meetings) * Working with the Traffic Manager to assist with correct resourcing based on skills and with the COO to assess upcoming resource needs * Assessing, interrogating and clarifying client briefs and assigning the appropriate designers to a project * Assisting with clearly communicating the client and project needs to the design team to ensure that the work meets the agreed brief * Reviewing proofs and carrying out design checks on assets (using our proofing platform Page Proof) * Maintaining existing systems and processes so that the studio and the wider agency are aware of how the creative studio operates. Curating image libraries, branding assets etc. Ensuring your team follow protocols of job set up and naming conventions etc * A creative at heart, you work ‘sleeves up’ with the Creative team to deliver best in class creative work Qualifications * Educated to Degree level, or an equivalent professional qualification * Full driving license and own car * Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar role Required Skills Full driving license and own car required due to Surrey location Hybrid working option – 2 days on site per week Pay range and compensation package Salary: £45k – £48k