Studio Manager

www.grapevinejobs.co.uk - Jobboard; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established job board seeks a Studio Manager to oversee creative operations in London. This role requires excellent organizational skills and experience managing creative teams across various projects, ensuring timely delivery and coordination with stakeholders. The Studio Manager will enhance workflow efficiency, support internal campaigns, and maintain high standards in creative output.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a Studio Manager or Project Manager role.
• Background in managing creative teams.
• Ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations and scheduling within the creative studio.
• Act as a liaison between stakeholders and the creative team.
• Drive planning and delivery of multiple projects simultaneously.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Problem-solvings

Education

Experience in creative environment

Job description

As Studio Manager,you will be the engine that drives the smooth operation of the creative studio – enabling outstanding creative work across internal campaigns, events, and brand initiatives.

This position plays a key role in planning, resourcing, and managing timelines for a busy multi-disciplinary team delivering content across print, digital, social, events, and branding.

You will be highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about process – bringing a calm, structured approach to managing creative workflows and production schedules. Working closely with the Head of Creative Design, senior creatives, and external partners, you’ll help balance day-to-day delivery with long-term planning, ensuring the creative team is empowered to do its best work.

This role spans support for internal HR-led campaigns, Formula One initiatives, the Experience Centre, Commercial partnerships, Heritage, and Fan Engagement – all requiring a high standard of delivery and coordination.

This is a 6-month Fixed Term Contract.

Main Duties:

Work with relevant stakeholders to interrogate briefs and ensure clarity, purpose, and alignment with wider campaign or business objectives

Own and manage the creative studio schedule – tracking and allocating resource to projects in a fast-paced environment. Monitor workload and priorities across the team, facilitating regular check-ins and weekly status meetings

Act as a key liaison between stakeholders and the creative team, ensuring clarity in briefs, deadlines, and deliverables

Communicate updates and decisions quickly and clearly, ensuring stakeholders and creative team are aligned

Drive the planning and delivery of multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timelines are met and risks are flagged early

Coordinate with external agencies, freelancers, and suppliers to extend studio capacity and ensure consistent output

Build and manage a roster of trusted freelance creatives and suppliers to support peak delivery periods and specialist briefs

Oversee production logistics including print management, digital delivery, and quality control

Advise stakeholders on project feasibility against budget constraints, including recommendations for outsourcing when internal resource is at capacity. Support budget tracking, procurement, and production cost estimation for creative campaigns

Implement and maintain processes and tools that support efficient workflow and collaboration. Continuously look for ways to improve the operational efficiency of the studio.

Key Accountabilities:

• Embody and promote Williams Values & Behaviours within the team

Ensure compliance with health and safety and legal requirements

Maintain high standards of conduct and act as a positive ambassador for the Creative team

Drive adherence to brand guidelines and studio protocols

Champion a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Core Competencies:

Exceptional organisational and project management skills– able to manage multiple priorities calmly and confidently

Clear communicator and collaborator– ensuring creative and non-creative stakeholders remain aligned and informed

Process-driven mindset– always looking to streamline and optimise workflow across teams and tools

Problem-solver– anticipates issues, identifies bottlenecks, and implements solutions with minimal disruption

Commercial awareness– understands project budgets, resourcing models, and the cost implications of decisions

Team-first approach– fosters a positive and productive working environment, supporting both team wellbeing and creative excellence.

Qualifications and Experience Level:

Proven experience in a Studio Manager, Creative Operations Manager, or Project Manager role within a fast-paced creative environment

Background in managing creative teams across design, content, production, or brand

Experience within sports, media, entertainment, or agency environments is highly desirable

Proficient in project and resourcing tools

Familiarity with creative workflows (print, digital, video, animation)

Strong understanding of design, production, and asset delivery processes

Ability to work under pressure, balance priorities, and meet tight deadlines

Experience working with cross-functional teams and external suppliers.

Next Step:

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