Studio Manager

Salt; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is looking for a Studio Manager to structure and manage the day-to-day operations of its creative studio in Toronto. You will oversee the flow of work from brief through delivery and coordinate resources across multiple projects to ensure priorities are addressed at the right time.

You are a project-minded professional who thrives in fast-paced agency environments, works well with Account and Creative teams, and brings structure to processes while staying digitally minded about AI,

Qualifications

• 6+ years of marketing or advertising agency experience.
• 4+ years supporting Canadian-market clients, campaigns, or audiences.
• Strong project and resource management experience within a creative or agency environment.
• Experience working closely across Account and Creative teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Structure day-to-day operations of the creative studio and ensure smooth workflow from brief to delivery.
• Oversee the flow of creative work and allocate resources across multiple projects.
• Coordinate across teams to keep priorities aligned and deadlines met.
• Manage client-facing conversations and maintain strong relationships with senior agency leadership.

Skills

Project management

Resource management

Client communication

Agency operations

Data analytics

Jira/Asana

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Tools

Jira

Asana

Job description

Our client is looking for a Studio Manager to help structure and manage the day-to-day operations of its creative studio. he Studio Manager will oversee the flow of creative work from brief through delivery, coordinate resources across multiple projects, and help ensure the right people are working on the right priorities at the right time.

About You

You're a project manager at heart who understands how creative agencies operate. You're comfortable managing multiple moving pieces, facilitating internal and client-facing conversations, and bringing structure to fast-paced creative environments. You're also digitally minded and interested in how AI, technology, and new platforms can improve agency operations, workflows, and ways of working.

What You'll Bring

• 6+ years of marketing or advertising agency experience.
• 4+ years supporting Canadian-market clients, campaigns, or audiences.
• Strong project and resource management experience within a creative or agency environment.
• Experience working closely across Account and Creative teams.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, timelines, and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Confidence working directly with clients and senior agency leadership.
• Experience with project management platforms such as Jira, Asana, or similar tools.
• Strong understanding of data, KPIs, analytics, and insight-driven optimization.
• Experience working across areas such as brand, digital, retail, and strategy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Business Management or a related field.