Studio Manager – Luxury Fashion Brand

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury fashion brand is seeking a proactive Studio Manager to oversee operations in a fast-paced studio environment. This full-time, on-site role involves managing scheduling, supporting cross-functional teams, and ensuring compliance with health and safety procedures. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in the luxury fashion industry, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role within the luxury fashion industry.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the studio and manage scheduling.
• Support communication and alignment across design and production.
• Manage studio budget and track expenses.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Tools

Microsoft Office

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Studio Manager – Luxury Fashion Brand, london

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Client:

MODE SEARCH Ltd.

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Job Description:

Mode Search is proud to be partnering with a luxury fashion brand to appoint a highly organised and proactive Studio Manager. This is an exciting opportunity to play a central role in managing a fast-paced studio environment while supporting a variety of cross-functional teams during critical brand moments throughout the year.

This London-based position is full-time and on-site.

The Studio Manager will report directly to the Head of Product Development and collaborate closely with various teams.

The Role

• Oversee the daily operations of the studio, ensuring it is organised, well-maintained, and provides an inspiring workspace
• Manage the scheduling and coordination of key studio activities across all product categories, ensuring alignment with critical path deadlines
• Support meeting and event set-ups including fittings, creative reviews, and presentations, managing logistics, materials, and AV requirements
• Act as a key point of coordination across Ready-to-Wear, Knitwear, Accessories, Shoes, and Jewellery teams to ensure smooth collaboration
• Facilitate milestone meetings such as collection reviews and prototype approvals, and follow up on action points to ensure timely execution
• Support communication and alignment across design, development, production, and merchandising functions
• Manage studio assistants, interns, and freelancers by setting clear expectations and maintaining high standards
• Liaise with external partners and vendors for studio-related logistics including couriers and material deliveries
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and uphold internal policies
• Oversee the storage and movement of samples, ensuring proper cataloguing and quality control
• Coordinate with archive and PR teams on sample loans and returns
• Manage the studio budget, track expenses, and approve purchasing of supplies and materials
• Maintain stock levels for all tools and resources required for smooth studio operations

Requirements

• Previous experience in a similar role within the luxury fashion industry, with an understanding of seasonal rhythms from product development to showroom presentation
• Highly organised with excellent administrative skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently under pressure
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with confidence liaising across teams and ensuring process alignment
• Proactive and solution-oriented, with the ability to anticipate needs and adapt quickly to shifting priorities
• Collaborative, with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build effective relationships across departments
• Detail-focused and calm under pressure in fast-paced environments
• Commercially aware, with proven experience in budget management
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel

Please note: due to the volume of applications, we can only contact those who have been shortlisted.