Studio Manager: Creative Operations & Delivery Lead

woodmac; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

WoodMackenzie in Edinburgh is looking for a Studio Manager to be the operational backbone of the Brand & Creative team, driving prioritisation, resource management and ensuring projects move forward with clarity and momentum.

You will work with designers and video specialists, partner with the Brand Manager, and oversee freelance and agency suppliers across the UK and internationally, acting as the primary interface between the creative team and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in studio operations or creative project management.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple stakeholders across teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the day-to-day running of the studio, ensuring all projects are tracked, prioritised and delivered on time.
• Administer and continuously improve the team’s use of Asana as the central workflow management system.
• Maintain a clear, up-to-date picture of current and future team capacity and workload, flagging risks and resolving bottlenecks proactively.
• Chair regular team stand-ups and project reviews, ensuring actions are clear and followed through.
• Maintain and communicate clear SLAs for creative delivery, ensuring stakeholders understand turnaround commitments and that the team consistently meets them - escalating where timelines are at risk.

Skills

Project management

Resource planning

Asana

Stakeholder management

Tools

Asana

Job description

WoodMackenzie in Edinburgh is looking for a Studio Manager to be the operational backbone of the Brand & Creative team, driving prioritisation, resource management and ensuring projects move forward with clarity and momentum.

You will work with designers and video specialists, partner with the Brand Manager, and oversee freelance and agency suppliers across the UK and internationally, acting as the primary interface between the creative team and stakeholders.