Studio Operations Lead: Branding & Resource Planning

Craft Agency Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Craft Agency Ltd in London is seeking an operational lead to run the studio's heartbeat. You will manage weekly resource planning in Paprika, balance immediate team needs with long-term project capacity, and allocate internal and freelance talent against budgets.

You will own studio operations from facilities to onboarding and offboarding, internal comms, and support high-profile client presentations. The role acts as the bridge to sister companies and protects the Creative Director's time.

Qualifications

• Three+ years as Studio/Traffic/Resource Manager in branding or advertising.
• Hands-on with Paprika or similar planning tools.
• Experience running weekly resource meetings and managing freelance onboarding.
• Knowledge of UK IR35 and freelancer invoicing.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end studio operations, from facilities to onboarding/offboarding.
• Lead weekly resource planning and ensure project capacity aligns with budgets.
• Coordinate internal and freelance talent and negotiate freelance rates.
• Protect the Creative Director's time and liaise with sister companies.

Skills

Studio Manager

Traffic Manager

Resource Manager

Tools

Paprika

Job description

Craft Agency Ltd in London is seeking an operational lead to run the studio's heartbeat. You will manage weekly resource planning in Paprika, balance immediate team needs with long-term project capacity, and allocate internal and freelance talent against budgets.

You will own studio operations from facilities to onboarding and offboarding, internal comms, and support high-profile client presentations. The role acts as the bridge to sister companies and protects the Creative Director's time.