Studio Lead

Scamp Studio; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A creative studio in Cape Town is seeking a Studio Lead to manage projects and ensure smooth operations. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of experience in project management and team leadership, thriving in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include organizing schedules, managing resources, and facilitating communication between clients and team members. This role offers a hybrid working model and the chance to work with big brands while fostering a creative and trusting team dynamic.

Benefits

Hybrid working model

Performance-based incentives

Opportunity for personal growth

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a creative or production team environment.
• Strong background in project management and studio operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and deliver projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Organise timelines, schedules, and deadlines across projects.
• Manage team availability and workload, book freelancers as needed.
• Act as the bridge between managers, clients, and the creative team.
• Encourage best practices and motivate the team.
• Track budgets and project costs.

Skills

Project management

Team leadership

Resource planning

Client communication

Job description

Do you love making things happen, bringing order to creativity, and supporting people to dotheir best work?

We're looking for aStudio Lead— the glue that holds our creative process together.

You’ll be the person who ensures projects move seamlessly from idea to delivery : managing people, processes, and resources so the creative team can focus on what they do best.

If you thrive in a fast-moving, entrepreneurial environment where initiative, trust, and relationships matter more than red tape — this role is for you.

About the Role

The Studio Lead keeps our creative and production studio running smoothly.

You’ll be part operations lead, part traffic controller, part people champion.

From managing workflows and allocating resources to supporting the team and keeping clients in the loop, you’ll make sure nothing falls through the cracks and everything runs like a well‑oiled machine.

You’ll be hands‑on in day‑to‑day operations while also shaping how we grow as a studio, bringing entrepreneurial energy and heart for people into everything you do.

Key Responsibilities

1. Organise timelines, schedules, and deadlines across projects. Allocate work to designers, writers, developers, or other creatives. Track progress and flag risks to ensure projects are delivered on time and budget. Continuously refine processes to improve efficiency.
2. Manage team availability and workload. Book freelancers or external suppliers when needed. Oversee use of studio tools, equipment, and spaces.
3. Act as the bridge between managers, clients, and the creative team. Translate briefs and feedback into clear next steps. Ensure communication flows smoothly both ways.
4. Encourage best practices, quality standards, and growth. Motivate the team, resolve conflicts, and nurture culture.
5. Track budgets and project costs. Prepare and send quotes and invoices (templates provided). Track payments and follow up on outstanding invoices.
6. Ensure output aligns with creative brief and brand guidelines.

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a creative or production team environment (agency, design studio, marketing team, or similar).
• Strong background in project management, traffic, or studio operations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, manage workflows, and deliver projects on time and budget.
• Skilled in resource planning and coordinating internal / external partners.
• Confident communicator, able to translate client requirements into clear actions for the team.
• Familiarity with creative processes and industry‑standard tools.
• Bonus: Experience with budget tracking and supplier management.

Who We're Looking For

• Ignited by our vision and values.
• People-focused. You love serving others, building trust, and creating strong relationships.
• Entrepreneurial at heart.
• You see opportunity, take initiative, and can create something out of nothing.
• Thrives in smaller teams.
• Independent & collaborative.
• You’re self‑driven but also deeply relational and a true team player.
• Resilient & resourceful.
• You don't need layers of corporate systems to succeed — you find solutions, not roadblocks.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Hybrid working model — balance between office collaboration and remote flexibility.
• A performance‑based incentive structure.
• A close‑knit, highly relational team that values trust, creativity, and initiative.
• The chance to work with big brands while still enjoying the freedom and agility of a small studio.
• A space to grow not just projects, but people — including yourself.