Studio Operations Manager - Content Production

Schawk USA LLC; Grand Rapids (MI); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Mgr – Studio to manage studio resources and develop the operations, workflows, and budgets necessary to deliver high-quality content production and delivery.

You will collaborate with Creative and Account teams to plan projects, schedules, and staffing, ensure profitability and client satisfaction, and mentor the team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in photography, management, communication, or related field.
• Advanced degree (MBA, Master’s) preferred.
• 6+ years of previous agency content production experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required.
• High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, capture integration software, MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications.
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, and planning skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning).
• Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and clients.
• Ability to work autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Established network of artists related to photo and video content production.
• Working knowledge or understanding of Agile content production.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for all projects within a location and driving continuous improvement throughout the studio.
• Develops & maintains effective client relationships to align with client business imperatives and ensure processes & resources deliver world-class solutions.
• Ensures high quality standards in all client deliverables.
• Develops and implements workflow management and reporting tools focusing on quality, profitability, efficiency, and productivity.
• With Producers, manages external vendor and talent relationships and agreements.
• Maintains understanding of the experience, talent, and capabilities of each artist and production resource.
• Manages and/or oversees internal and external Creative & Production Team(s) to meet client needs within scope, budget, and timeline.
• Creates strong internal partnerships with other SGK teams to ensure smooth delivery of assets.
• Supports Account Management to ensure open and transparent relationships with clients.
• Ensures daily workload targets are achieved and arranges additional input to ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitors, measures and reports on operational issues and performance; manages departmental expenditure within budgets.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates activities of employees; mentors, coaches, trains and develops team.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Leadership

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in photography, management, communication, or related field

MBA or Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Capture integration software

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Internet applications

Job description

Marks, part of the Propelis Group, in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks a Mgr – Studio to manage studio resources and develop the operations, workflows, and budgets necessary to deliver high-quality content production and delivery.

You will collaborate with Creative and Account teams to plan projects, schedules, and staffing, ensure profitability and client satisfaction, and mentor the team in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.