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. BH35209