Studio Operations Lead | Hybrid in Grand Rapids

Propelis; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, seeks a Studio Manager in Grand Rapids, MI to oversee studio resources and streamline content production workflows. This hybrid role partners with Creative and Account teams to plan projects, schedules, budgets, and staff assignments based on capacity and project needs.

The role requires leadership to ensure quality deliverables, strong client relations, and profitability while mentoring a growing team in a fast-paced agency environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in photography, management, communication, or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
• 6+ years of agency content production experience or equivalent.
• Occasional travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee studio resources and workflows to ensure profitability and efficiency.
• Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and assign staff by capacity.
• Maintain client relationships and ensure adherence to MSA/SOW terms.
• Ensure high quality standards in all deliverables.
• Mentor and develop internal and external teams; manage vendors.
• Collaborate with creative and account teams to meet KPIs.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Internet applications

Project management

Budgeting

Communication skills

Agile content production

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in photography/management/communication

MBA or Master’s degree

Tools

Capture integration software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, seeks a Studio Manager in Grand Rapids, MI to oversee studio resources and streamline content production workflows. This hybrid role partners with Creative and Account teams to plan projects, schedules, budgets, and staff assignments based on capacity and project needs.

The role requires leadership to ensure quality deliverables, strong client relations, and profitability while mentoring a growing team in a fast-paced agency environment.