Retail Media Studio Manager

SavageOne Pty Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Johannesburg is looking for a Retail Media Studio Manager to oversee the creative production process for retail media campaigns. This role includes managing workflows, ensuring quality, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will have over 6 years of experience in creative production and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. This position is onsite and offers the opportunity to work on diverse marketing projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in creative production, studio operations, traffic management, or retail marketing.
• Experience coordinating campaigns across digital, print, mobile, and in‑store formats.
• Exposure to in‑house agency models, retail media, or shopper marketing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end creative production for retail media campaigns.
• Manage team workflows, priorities, and resources to meet deadlines.
• Implement quality control and compliance processes.

Skills

Project management in creative or retail environments

Retail marketing principles

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Media Production, Design, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

Job Title: Retail Media Studio Manager

Department: Creative Studios

Reports To: Business Unit Manager

Work Environment: Onsite

Position Overview

We are seeking a proactive Retail Media Studio Manager to lead the creative production process for retail media campaigns. In this role, you will translate strategic retail media briefs into compelling, high‑quality creative assets across digital, in‑store, and other relevant channels. You will oversee a team of designers, ensuring brand consistency, operational efficiency, and creative excellence while managing the full lifecycle of campaigns.

The ideal candidate will be experienced in coordinating production workflows, managing resources effectively, and fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders and external partners, including suppliers, agencies, media houses, and printers.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end‑to‑end creative production for retail media campaigns, ensuring timely delivery and high‑quality output.
• Translate marketing briefs into actionable creative strategies for your team.
• Manage team workflows, priorities, and resources to meet deadlines efficiently.
• Maintain accurate tracking of projects within the workflow management system.
• Coordinate and communicate effectively with all stakeholders to ensure smooth campaign execution.
• Implement quality control and compliance processes to ensure assets meet brand standards and advertising guidelines.
• Provide regular updates and reports to leadership on project status and performance.
• Resolve production issues, optimize workflows, and drive continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through effective communication and problem‑solving.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Timely delivery of creative assets across all channels.
• High standards of quality and accuracy in produced work.
• Efficient workflow management and project tracking.
• Effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong adherence to deadlines and production schedules.
• Evidence of proactive problem‑solving and initiative.

Required Knowledge & Skills

• Project management in creative or retail environments.
• Retail marketing principles, including digital marketing experience.
• Familiarity with production workflows and traffic management.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years experience in creative production, studio operations, traffic management, or retail marketing.
• Bachelor's degree in Media Production, Design, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience coordinating campaigns across digital, print, mobile, and in‑store formats.
• Exposure to in‑house agency models, retail media, or shopper marketing is preferred.
• Proven ability to work with cross‑functional teams and manage high‑volume campaigns.

Behaviours & Attributes

• Strong can‑do attitude and ability to see tasks through to completion.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.
• Initiative to learn beyond the scope of defined responsibilities.
• Commitment to maintaining positive relationships with stakeholders.
• Team‑oriented, friendly, persistent, and tenacious.