Studio Manager - 12 months FTC in Hounslow

Please note this is a 12 months FTC.

About Lampton Group

Established for over a decade, Lampton Group is wholly owned by the London Borough of Hounslow. This means we operate a commercially minded business, with a public service ethos. We work in close partnership with the Borough to provide commercial, strategic and social value to the community; any profits we make are invested back into essential services and community projects. We have three operating arms - Lampton Homes, Lampton Leisure and Lampton Services – each exists to enhance the lives of residents and support the council in supplying essential services.

Why Join Lampton Group?

• Annual pay and contract reviews
• Hybrid working
• 24 days holiday allowance plus bank holidays
• Free gym membership
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity leave and Pension Scheme
• Exclusive Discounts - save with Lampton Rewards and EE mobile offers
• Staff wellbeing perks - online GP access, EAP, health testing, flu jabs, and eye care vouchers
• Sustainability Perks - cycle to work and electric car salary sacrifice scheme
• Career Growth – CPD training, structured development, and leadership opportunities

About the Job

We are looking for a Studio Manager to lead our small but ambitious creative studio, delivering high-quality design work that enhances the visibility, consistency, and impact of Lampton’s multi-brand communications. You will be responsible for managing all creative output, from concept through to production, across digital and print channels. As brand guardian, you’ll ensure all communications reflect our visual identity and house style, helping bring clarity and confidence to our audiences.

This role includes line management of junior creatives and oversight of design work commissioned by internal teams and external partners. You’ll be hands-on in delivery and expected to balance day-to-day creative tasks with forward planning, studio operations, and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of Lampton’s in-house design studio, overseeing workflow, deadlines and quality control.
• Provide line management to junior creatives, supporting development, quality and efficiency.
• Lead the design and delivery of all creative output across the Lampton Group, including Lampton Leisure, Lampton Homes, and Lampton Services.
• Act as brand guardian, maintaining and evolving brand identity systems and house styles for each Lampton division.
• Manage paid design commissions from external clients, ensuring high-quality output and timely delivery.
• Translate briefs from colleagues into creative solutions that are clear, impactful, and on-brand.
• Own the production schedule and manage competing priorities across teams and channels.
• Support the head of marketing and communications with creative development of campaigns and content.
• Ensure all artwork is optimised for both digital and print use, and is accessible, inclusive, and professional.
• Maintain the central design asset library, templates and brand guidelines.
• Bring innovation to the studio by staying up to date with design trends, tools and technologies.

Experience and Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience in a Graphic Designer or Lead Designer role.
• Demonstrable ability to produce high-quality creative work across print and digital.
• Confident using Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) and Canva.
• Experience maintaining or evolving brand identity systems across multiple formats.
• Ability to mentor and support junior colleagues or designers.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple design projects at once.
• Excellent attention to detail and visual communication skills.
• A collaborative approach with the confidence to present and explain creative ideas.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are at the heart of what we value as an organisation. Lampton Group is an equal opportunities employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability or any other status protected by law. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.