Studio Manager

JR United Kingdom; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail brand is seeking an experienced E-Commerce Studio Manager for their North East operation. This role involves overseeing studio operations, driving efficiency, and ensuring high standards of visual content. The ideal candidate will have a passion for team development and operational excellence in a fast-paced digital content environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in E-Commerce studio management.
• Proven success in high-volume content production environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily studio operations and content production.
• Manage studio budget and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Lead a multidisciplinary studio team.

Skills

Leadership

Process Improvement

Team Development

Tools

CMS

DAM systems

Excel

Google Analytics

Job description

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We’re partnering with a leading retail brand to find an experienced and driven E-Commerce Studio Manager to join their North East operation. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping the visual direction of a high-performing E-Commerce photography studio.

As part of the studio leadership team, you’ll be responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, driving efficiency, and ensuring consistently high standards of visual content. You’ll work cross-functionally with creative, production, and buying teams to ensure content aligns with brand identity and delivers an exceptional online shopping experience.

This role would suit a natural leader with a passion for operational excellence, team development, and continuous improvement in a fast-paced digital content environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee the smooth running of daily studio operations, ensuring content production meets business goals.
• Drive key performance metrics including time-to-site, cost-per-style, and image quality.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline workflow and boost efficiency.
• Manage a multidisciplinary studio team covering stock control, styling, modelling, and photography.
• Take full ownership of the studio budget and ensure cost-effective operations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality, brand-aligned visual content.
• Prioritise content production in line with commercial objectives and product launch timelines.
• Uphold quality control standards across all visual assets.
• Refine creative approaches to styling and photography to enhance customer engagement.
• Build and lead a high-performing team, encouraging a culture of accountability and innovation.
• Set performance objectives and conduct regular reviews to drive team growth.

What We’re Looking For:

• 5+ years’ experience in a similar E-Commerce studio management role, ideally in a multi-brand setting.
• Demonstrated success in leading high-volume content production environments.
• Strong understanding of process improvement (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.) and studio workflow tools.
• Proficient in budget management, performance tracking, and data-led decision-making.
• Familiarity with CMS, DAM systems, and reporting tools such as Excel or Google Analytics.
• A strategic thinker with excellent leadership skills and a track record of developing talent.

Interested?

If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced, creative environment, please get in touch with your CV and a short covering note outlining your suitability for the role.