Studio Production Lead - Creative Ops & Booking

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aquent is seeking a Studio Operations Leader to orchestrate a high‑performing creative studio environment. You will oversee bookings, scheduling, and cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring seamless production workflows and exceptional client service across global brand communications.

You will drive data-informed decisions with quarterly scorecards, manage a team of production assistants, and partner with equipment/Facilities to maintain asset integrity and safety.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in film/TV/communications or related field.
• Experience in studio management or production workflows.
• Ability to synthesize datasets into actionable operational insights.
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint for presentations/reports.
• Experience using booking/resource management systems (e.g., WebCheckout).
• Proven leadership to manage and mentor staff.
• Excellent organizational/time management and ability to handle multiple projects.
• Strong interpersonal/communication skills for diverse clients and teams.
• Proactive, solution-oriented with client-satisfaction focus.
• Passion for beauty/fragrance/skincare.
• Physical ability to lift up to 25 lbs and stand/walk during setups.

Responsibilities

• Manage all studio bookings/scheduling; optimize resource allocation and prevent conflicts.
• Use WebCheckout to track activity and optimize workspace.
• Drive internal communications, newsletters, and executive presentations.
• Generate quarterly scorecards and utilization reports to drive improvements.
• Oversee production assistants; coordinate tasks, staff, and workflows.
• Bridge cross-functional teams with external production partners; ensure client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Equipment Manager; oversee maintenance and inventory of studio assets.
• Track financials for studio operations; manage expenses up to $225K.
• Maintain daily studio functionality, logistics, inventory, and operational standards.
• Enforce policies; coordinate with service partners for uninterrupted operations.
• Manage end-to-end site logistics including freight/courier deliveries.
• Gatekeeper for facility security; manage guest access and COI compliance.

Skills

Studio management

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Data insights

PowerPoint

Booking systems

Client service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Film, TV, Communications or related field

Tools

WebCheckout

Job description

Aquent is seeking a Studio Operations Leader to orchestrate a high‑performing creative studio environment. You will oversee bookings, scheduling, and cross‑functional collaboration, ensuring seamless production workflows and exceptional client service across global brand communications.

You will drive data-informed decisions with quarterly scorecards, manage a team of production assistants, and partner with equipment/Facilities to maintain asset integrity and safety.