Studio Manager

Studio Manager | High Growth Social First Brand | Manchester | Salary up to £50k Basic

A colourful, culture-led lifestyle brand with a strong presence across social platforms, product drops and experiential campaigns is looking for a Studio Manager to keep creative production running smoothly, fast and to a seriously high standard. This is the person who makes sure ideas don't get stuck, deadlines aren't missed and the studio can keep up with a brand that never really slows down.

The ideal Studio Manager loves organised chaos, thrives in energy-filled environments and gets a kick out of making things run better every week. Think fast launches, constant content, bold ideas and a business where creative actually matters.

What You'll Be Doing:

Running the Engine

• Build clear workflows so everyone knows what's happening and when
• Turn messy briefs into clear direction and production plans
• Keep the whole content pipeline visible and moving - no surprises, no scramble
• Balance fast-turn social with bigger campaign drops and BAU activity
• Make sure nothing slips or duplicates, even when priorities change hourly

Owning the Plan

• Run the studio calendar and production schedule
• Keep stakeholders in the loop and confident in delivery
• Prioritise based on impact, demand and deadlines
• Protect creative time so the work stays high quality, not just fast

Quality Control without the Drama

• Set briefing standards that actually work
• Check assets before they go out - social, paid, campaign, retail, 3D
• Reduce rounds of feedback by making alignment happen up front

Supporting the Team

• Manage creatives across design, video and 3D
• Assign work based on skill, workload and urgency
• Spot capability gaps and get ahead of them
• Be the go-to link between creative and the wider business

Must Haves

• 5+ years in studio ops, production management or creative operations
• Experience running a busy studio or content engine
• Strong workflow, planning and organisational skills
• Confident communicator who keeps everyone aligned (creatives + leadership)
• Proven experience fixing broken or unclear processes

• Experience in beauty, fashion, lifestyle or ecommerce
• Exposure to fast content cycles and campaign launches
• Working knowledge of multidisciplinary creative teams

Why This Is Cool

This Studio Manager role sits inside a hyper-creative, scale-up environment where things actually get made; fast. For someone who loves pace, culture, collaboration and "let's just make it happen" energy, this Studio Manager position offers serious ownership and real impact from day one.

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