Studio Director

EKCS; Singapore; Remote; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

EKCS is seeking an experienced Studio Director to lead operations for their InnerStudio. This role demands strong leadership skills with an emphasis on effective workflow management, team mentoring, and communication, ensuring creative projects meet deadlines and quality standards. A competitive salary is offered commensurate with experience and skill level.

Benefits

Health insurance

Internet reimbursement

Life insurance

Provident Fund

Work from home

Qualifications

• 10+ years in studio operations or delivery management.
• Proven experience leading teams in creative agencies.
• Strong understanding of creative workflows and resource management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee studio delivery and management operations.
• Lead a team of Project Managers and Design Directors.
• Optimize processes for operational excellence.

Skills

Leadership

Organization

Interpersonal Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Tools

Workfront

Asana

Job description

Company BackgroundInnerGroup is a part of EKCS, set up specifically to partner with brands around the world to build and enhance their internal marketing services eco-systems; helping them unlock their Inner strength and stay continuously relevant with their customers by advising, activating, and accelerating their internal marketing organizations to achieve operational excellence. As part of InnerGroup, the InnerStudio delivers end-to-end and cost-efficient content creation and delivery across multiple media channels.OverviewWere on the hunt for an experienced and people-focused Studio Director to lead our delivery and production function at the heart of InnerGroup. This role is critical to ensuring our studio runs like a well-oiled machine balancing workflow, quality and profitability while leading a team of Project Managers and Design Directors and overseeing the Studio Manager. Were looking for an involved and capable leader with strong operational instincts and an enthusiasm and energy for making great work happen.What You Bring Leadership with Empathy You bring calm authority, clarity, and care to everything you do. Your team feels supported and challenged in equal measure, and you know how to build trust across departments. Unshakeable Organization You have an innate ability to manage complexity. With the goal of maximising the efficiency and creativity of the entire studio, you bring structure and order where its needed most. Strong Interpersonal Skills You're a connector who understands how to encourage seamless communication between creative, account, and production teams. Youre approachable, diplomatic, and a great listener. Proactive Problem Solver You see issues before they arise and solve them before they escalate. You stay ahead of the curve, plan for the unexpected, and make contingency feel seamless. Clear & Calm Communicator Whether speaking with execs, creatives, or clients, you keep everyone aligned and informed with clarity and composure. Steady Under Pressure When things get intense, you keep your cool offering direction, reassurance, and perspective that helps teams stay on track and focused. Dependable Authority Someone who people look up to and respect, and who they want to go the extra mile for.Core Responsibilities Oversee the studio delivery function of the InnerStudio, managing a team of Project Managers and Design Directors and ensuring projects run smoothly from initiation through to final delivery. Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight for the project management team, ensuring roles are clearly defined and executed effectively. Oversee the day-to-day running of the studio operation, with the Studio Manager reporting directly to you. Ensure that the Studio Manager is enabled to deliver effective resource allocation, traffic management, and prioritization across all departments to meet deadlines and maintain quality. Lead the ongoing optimization of the processes, tools, and systems that drive operational excellence and scalability. Serve as the escalation point for project and studio issues, resolving roadblocks quickly and diplomatically. Monitor project and studio KPIs, providing regular updates to leadership and making data-informed decisions to improve efficiency and output.Required Experience & Skills 10+ years of studio, operations, or delivery management experience within a creative, advertising, or design agency (preferably with experience of the tight deadlines and large volumes associated with creative outsourcing). Proven experience managing teams of Project Managers and operational staff. Strong understanding of creative studio workflows and resourcing models across a variety of deliverables (digital, print, video, etc.). Proficiency in and appreciation of the value of project and resource management tools (e.g., Workfront, Asana, &c. Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, scopes, and resource forecasts with precision. A passion for operations and a deep respect for the creative process.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits: Health insurance Internet reimbursement Life insurance Provident Fund Work from homeSchedule: Monday to Friday Rotational shiftWork Location: Remote,

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