Studio Manager and Project Lead

Salt Digital Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is seeking a Studio Manager & Project Lead to join its senior leadership team. This role involves overseeing high-impact branding projects, managing timelines, resources, and team development in a hybrid work environment, making it ideal for a highly organized and commercially-minded candidate.

Benefits

23 days annual leave + public holidays + birthday off

Hybrid working

Annual training budget

Travel and networking opportunities

Close-knit team with regular socials

Qualifications

• 6+ years in project or studio management within design or creative industries.
• Strong communicator with proven leadership skills.
• Commercially savvy with budget and resourcing confidence.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing project timelines, resources, and workflows.
• Building strong client relationships and ensuring smooth execution.
• Supporting team growth and coordinating with finance and IT.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Budget Management

Problem Solving

Tools

Team Gantt

Harvest

Job description

Studio Manager & Project Lead – Hybrid, up to £60k available

Are you a highly organised and commercially-minded operator who thrives in creative environments? We’re looking for a Studio Manager & Project Lead to join the senior leadership team in a cretaive agency and help steer the delivery of high-impact branding projects for world-class clients.

As Studio Manager & Project Lead, you’ll report directly to the CEO and work closely with the Client & New Business Lead.

• Project planning & delivery: Overseeing timelines, resources, and workflows

• People & team support: Helping grow and develop the team with support from HR

• Studio operations: Coordinating with finance, IT, and other partners

• Client delivery: Building strong relationships and ensuring smooth execution

• New business: Supporting the preparation and onboarding of new projects

• Culture & systems: Helping shape an inclusive, efficient, and inspiring workplace

What We’re Looking For:

• 6+ years in project or studio management within design or creative industries

• A strong communicator with proven leadership skills

• Commercially savvy: confident with budgets, scopes, and resourcing

• Experience with tools like Team Gantt, Harvest, or similar

• Calm under pressure and great at balancing creative ambition with logistical realities

Benefits:

• 23 days annual leave + UK public holidays + your birthday off

• Hybrid working: flexible time between home and London studio

• Annual training budget and support for personal development

• Travel and networking opportunities around the world

• A close-knit, ambitious team with regular socials and away days

Ready to lead in a fast-paced, creatively-driven studio? Then we want to hear from you!

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

Job Information

Job Reference: JO-2506-354527

Salary: £50000.00 - £60000.00 per annum

Salary per: annum

Job Duration:

Job Start Date: 28/07/2025

Job Industries: Studio Management Jobs

Job Locations: Greater London

Job Types: Permanent

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