Studio Manager

Harrison Scott Associates; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading printing company in the North East of England is seeking a detail-oriented Studio Manager. This role involves managing a team of studio operators and CAD designers, ensuring the efficient running of the studio, and maintaining high quality standards. Responsibilities include conducting quality checks, training staff, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates will possess previous management experience and strong organizational skills to handle multiple projects effectively.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in a studio environment is essential.
• Ability to lead a team effectively while meeting productivity targets.
• Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of studio operators and CAD designers.
• Conduct QC checks on jobs ready for press.
• Train the studio team on software and systems usage.
• Support the print floor with technical issues.

Skills

Team management

Software proficiency

Quality control

Organizational skills

Job description

Job Title: Studio Manager

Salary: £Attractive Package

Location: North East England

Reference: J79306

Contact:

Telephone: [phone]

We have an opportunity for a technically minded senior pre-press specialist to join a leading printing company that prides itself on being at the forefront of technology. Through continuous investment, its infrastructure has been designed to support clients at the highest speeds, whilst maintaining the highest quality output.

This Studio Manager role requires a detail oriented individual with previous management experience to be responsible for the overall and efficient running of the Studio, including:

• Managing a team of studio operators and CAD designers to ensure maximum productivity and deadlines are met.
• Maintain prepress and online approval system, demonstrating its use to new client users when required.
• Train and guide the studio team in the best use of software and systems.
• QC check on jobs ready for press, looking for any errors or inefficiencies and feeding this information back, requesting changes where required.
• Attend production meetings, working closely with the production manager to ensure schedule is met with jobs ready from the studio.
• Make recommendations to the client services team on how to best produce elements of printed products.
• Support the print floor with technical issues relating to files and processing files.
• Pre flight check and prepare client supplied artwork for printing.

We are looking for candidates who can take initiative, be a confident decision maker, and take an accurate and methodological approach to all projects in hand. You will show excellent organisational skills along with the ability to prioritise work.