Senior Studio Manager

Uncover; México; Híbrido; MXN 900.000 - 1.200.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Brandtech+ seeks a Senior Studio Manager with an advertising agency background to join our global team. You will partner with the Head of Resourcing and on-site teams across the Western timezone to fulfill resource requests, monitor utilization, and source freelance talent for short- and long-term placements.

You will also handle data maintenance in proprietary systems and contribute to best-practices for resource management while delivering excellent service to internal and partner teams.

Formación

• Minimum 5 years as a Studio Manager in advertising or staffing.
• 5+ years sourcing/recruiting in the creative industry.
• Experience attracting hard-to-find candidates in competitive markets.

Responsabilidades

• Source and screen top creative talent for Western time zone roles.
• Manage resource requests and triage tickets for allocation of resources.
• Coordinate interviews with hiring teams and discipline leads.
• Negotiate freelance rates and onboarding terms.
• Maintain data in proprietary systems and partner platforms.
• Develop and implement best practices for resource management.
• Foster relationships with on-site teams for cultural fit and performance.
• Build a pool of talent for various roles and markets.

Conocimientos

Studio Manager

Sourcing

Advertising

Communication

Organization

Freelance talent

Descripción del empleo

Brandtech+ (formerly known as OLIVER+) is a global team of creative thinkers, tech-savvy trendsetters, and production pros specialising in film, CGI, automation, AI, motion design, and digital/print content. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our focus is to connect clients with high-quality solutions, talent, and ambitious opportunities worldwide. As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results.

Role: Senior Studio Manager ( with Advertising agency background ) Location: Remote (México) Language: Proficiency in English is required as we are a global business

About the role: We're seeking a Senior Studio Manager to join our dynamic team. As a vital member of the resourcing function, you'll closely partner with the Head of Resourcing and on-site teams across the Western timezone. You will fulfill resource requests, monitor employee utilization, coordinate internal moves across accounts, and source high-quality talent for both short-term and long-term freelance placements. This role also involves data entry and maintenance within proprietary systems and partner platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and screen top creative talent for open roles in the Western time zone, leveraging your networks and knowledge of the creative industry.
• Manage and triage resource requests (tickets) from across the business, ensuring timely and accurate allocation of resources.
• Conduct initial screening of candidates from the freelance pool to assess skill set and culture fit.
• Screen referrals and build relationships with referred talent.
• Coordinate and schedule interviews with hiring teams and discipline leads.
• Negotiate freelance rates and terms to ensure win-win agreements.
• Support freelance onboarding, ensuring a seamless start for new talent.
• Collaborate in developing and implementing best practices and processes for resource management.
• Foster relationships with on-site teams to ensure the best cultural fit and high performance.
• Build and maintain a pool of creative talent for various roles and markets to enable flexible scaling.
• Provide outstanding customer service to both internal and partner teams, acting as a trusted resource point.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 5 years' experience as a Studio Manager in an advertising or staffing agency setting.
• At least 5 years of sourcing/recruiting experience in a creative environment, with roles such as graphic/digital designer, account manager, art director, copywriter, and production artist.
• Proven expertise in attracting hard-to-find candidates in competitive markets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; comfortable working with all levels of staff and freelancers.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to effectively multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Adaptable, enthusiastic, and confident with a creative approach to challenges.
• In-depth knowledge of the creative agency landscape.

Our values shape everything we do

• Be Ambitious to succeed
• Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what's possible
• Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work
• Be always learning and listening to understand
• Be Results-focused to exceed expectations
• Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations

Brandtech+, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.

Brandtech+ has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.