Studio Manager

University of Southampton Delhi; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southampton Delhi is seeking an experienced Studio Manager to lead end-to-end creative production across video, photography, print and events at our Gurgaon/Delhi campus. You will coordinate resources, manage budgets and ensure timely, high-quality outputs in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership of shoots, vendor management and collaboration with marketing, creative teams and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Mass Communication, Journalism, Digital Marketing, Media or related field.
• 5 years of studio management and production experience.
• Experience with creative and production workflows across film, photography and events.
• Strong budget, vendor and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end studio production of creative assets.
• Plan shoots, locations, talent, crew and schedules.
• Manage budgets, invoices and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate with Marketing, Creative and external partners.

Skills

Studio management

Creative production

Film/video production

Budget management

Vendor management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Mass Communication, Journalism, Digital Marketing, Media or related field

Tools

AI tools

Printing equipment management

Job description

Job Description:

Studio Manager

Location: Onsite/Gurugram, New Delhi

Type of Contract: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Competitive

The University of Southampton, in partnership with Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), has successfully launched its first international campus in India, located in Gurgaon, Delhi. This initiative, developed in response to India's New Education Policy, represents a significant investment in transnational education. The campus provides Indian students with the opportunity to earn a globally recognised degree without leaving the country.

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Studio Manager to manage the studio and oversee the end-to-end execution of creative, video, photography, print and event production. The role will manage production workflows, resources, equipment, vendors and budgets while ensuring high-quality and timely delivery. The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of creative production, film-making, photography, printing, events and emerging AI tools.

The position requires a proactive, agile and solution-oriented professional who can coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders, manage production readiness and ensure consistent quality across creative and on-ground outputs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Creative and Content Production

• Manage end-to-end production of creative assets, videos, photography, social media content and marketing collateral.
• Translate creative briefs into practical production plans and coordinate designers, videographers, photographers, editors and other creative resources.
• Ensure quality, brand consistency and timely delivery of all creative outputs.
• Accurate reporting and candidate experience.

Video and Photography Production

• Plan and manage shoots, including locations, talent, crew, equipment and production schedules.
• Apply strong working knowledge of film/video production, cinematography, lighting, sound, cameras, equipment and post-production.
• Coordinate photography requirements across campus, students, faculty, events and institutional activities.

AI and Creative Technology

• Stay updated with AI tools, emerging technologies and content creation platforms for ideation, design, video, editing and production.
• Identify opportunities to use technology and AI to improve creative quality, productivity and turnaround time.

Print and Production

• Manage production of brochures, prospectuses, banners, standees, event branding and other marketing collateral.
• Maintain working knowledge of offset and digital printing, materials, finishing and fabrication.
• Manage printers, fabricators and production vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery.

Events and On-ground Production

• Manage end-to-end creative and production requirements for events and activations, including branding, AV, lighting, sound, photography, videography, fabrication and printing.
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth on-ground execution.

Studio, Budget and Vendor Management

• Manage studio operations, equipment, inventory, maintenance and production readiness.
• Manage project schedules, studio bookings, budgets, quotations, invoices and cost tracking.
• Manage and negotiate with vendors, freelancers, production houses, printers and event partners.

Stakeholder Management and Reporting

• Act as the key coordination point between Marketing, Creative, internal stakeholders, agencies and production partners.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while proactively resolving operational challenges.
• Prepare regular MIS and production reports covering projects, budgets, utilisation, timelines and vendor performance.

Special Requirements

• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, a proactive approach and a solution-oriented mindset while working under pressure and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of creative and production workflows, including film production, photography, lighting, sound and video production.
• Working knowledge of print production, materials, fabrication and event production.
• Strong project, budget, vendor and production management skills.
• Hands-on ability to coordinate shoots, events, vendors and production activities from planning through delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across internal teams, agencies and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines.
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative and productivity tools, with an interest in adopting emerging technologies.
• Flexible in supporting key institutional activities, events and production requirements, which may occasionally require working outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, in consultation with the line manager.

Person Specifications

Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Mass Communication, Journalism, Digital Marketing, Media or related field

Experience

• 5 years relevant experience in studio management, creative production, film/video production, advertising, media or integrated creative operations
• 8 years relevant experience (Desirable)

Communication

• Strong written and verbal communication; effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience working across multiple stakeholder groups (Desirable)

Technical Skills

• Film/video production; photography; cinematography; lighting; sound; cameras; post-production; print production; fabrication; event production
• Experience managing an in-house studio or integrated creative production environment (Desirable)

Digital and AI Tools

• Familiarity with AI-powered creative and productivity tools and modern content creation platforms
• Demonstrated use of emerging AI/creative technologies to improve production (Desirable)

Project and Vendor Management

• Strong project scheduling, budget, quotation, invoice, vendor and production management skills
• Experience negotiating with production houses, printers, fabricators and event partners (Desirable)

This job description is provided as a guide to the role. It is not intended to be an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be subject to periodic revision.

Oxford International is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Recruitment checks, including checks with past employees, are undertaken in accordance with our Recruitment and Selection policy.

Oxford International is an equal opportunity employer. Every applicant and employee has the same opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised closing date should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.