Studio Coordinator

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 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 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 REF-(Apply online only)