Studio Manager

Prospex Recruitment; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Hybrid working

Early finish Friday

Generous holiday allowance

Development opportunities

Job summary

Our client, a leading digital packaging studio, is seeking a Production Manager / Studio Manager to lead regional artwork and CGI operations. You will shape how production is planned, measured and optimised using data, insights and reporting to drive smarter, faster decisions.

You will manage a multidisciplinary team of around 40 people, champion continuous improvement, and partner with global stakeholders to align processes.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production management within creative environments (artwork, print, CGI).
• Experience leading large teams (circa 40 people).
• Ideally from packaging industry.
• CGI experience.
• Data-driven thinker who uses insight to improve performance.
• Proactive leader balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Collaborative partner across teams and functions.
• Continuous improvement mindset with focus on operational excellence.
• Strong commercial awareness to drive performance and profitability.

Responsibilities

• Production Performance & Continuous Improvement: Lead and optimise regional production performance, ensuring delivery against SLAs, quality standards, and key efficiency metrics.
• Production Planning & Capacity Management: Lead production planning and capacity management across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons to meet demand and delivery targets.
• Data Analysis, Insight Generation and Reporting: Leverage data analysis and insights to drive operational efficiency and profitability; develop reporting through automation and visualisation.
• Process & Operational Excellence: Lead production process improvements; standardise processes with global stakeholders; implement new workflows, tools and systems.
• People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing production team; manage recruitment, onboarding, and development; foster an inclusive culture.

Skills

Data-driven thinking

Strategic leadership

Continuous improvement

Collaboration across teams

Operational excellence

Job description

Production Manager / Studio Manager

Salary: DOE

Hours: 8.30-5pm (Monday - Thursday) and early finish Friday

Location: Hull Hybrid working (3 days office, 2 at home)

Company: Our client creates digital packaging assets for some of the most recognisable brands in the world. Their dynamic, innovative team works with FMCG brands to prepare packaging artworks for mass print production. As a digitally focused company, our client continuously strive to stay at the forefront of their field, designing and developing their own cutting-edge technologies and powerful systems.

We are looking for a highly driven, data-oriented Production / Studio Manager to lead regional production performance, planning, and continuous improvement across their artwork and CGI operations.

You will play a key role in shaping how production is planned, measured, and optimised - leveraging data, insights, and reporting to drive smarter, faster decision-making.

A strong technical understanding of, and hands-on experience within, the CGI packaging packshot industry would be a distinct advantage.

Responsibilities

• Production Performance & Continuous Improvement: Lead and optimise regional production performance, ensuring delivery against SLAs, quality standards, and key efficiency metrics. Drive continuous improvement by reducing errors, improving utilisation, and fostering a culture of innovation and operational excellence.
• Production Planning & Capacity Management: Lead production planning and capacity management across short-, mid-, and long-term horizons to meet demand and delivery targets. Optimise resources and team capability through data-driven decisions, ensuring scalability and alignment with current and future business needs.
• Data Analysis, Insight Generation and Reporting: Leverage data analysis and insights to drive operational efficiency, profitability, and informed decision-making. Develop and enhance reporting through automation, standardisation, and effective visualisation to communicate performance to stakeholders.
• Process & Operational Excellence: Lead and approve production process improvements at a regional level, ensuring they remain scalable, efficient and fit for purpose. Collaborate with global stakeholders to align and standardise processes. Support implementation of new workflows, tools, and systems.
• People Leadership: Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, multidisciplinary production team. Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development planning. Foster an engaged, collaborative, and high-performance culture. Manage recruitment, onboarding, and talent development. Promote a positive and inclusive working environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience in production management within creative environments (artwork, print, CGI), including leading and managing large teams (circa 40 people)
• Ideally from the packaging industry
• CGI experience
• A data-driven thinker who uses insight to challenge and improve performance
• A proactive leader who can balance strategic planning with hands-on execution
• Someone who thrives on solving operational challenges
• A collaborative partner who can influence across teams and functions
• A continuous improvement mindset with a passion for operational excellence
• An individual who champions the value of our teams and community
• Someone with strong commercial awareness with the ability to drive performance and profitability

Benefits

You will get to work for a company that is proud of who they are, what they do and how they treat their people. Our client offers great development and progression opportunities, competitive salary, a benefits package including a fantastic pension, hybrid working, an early finish on a Friday and a generous holiday allowance.