Studio Traffic Lead — Creative Operations

Make it Good; Somerset West; Hybrid; ZAR 391,000 - 614,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Hybrid work with flexi hours

Structured studio with clear systems

Job summary

Make it Good in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is hiring a Creative Operations Lead to own the workflow from brief to studio output. You will lead the creative operations team, including the studio coordinator, and manage freelancers within budget, ensuring timely delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in ad agency environments, strong leadership, and an ability to prioritise amid fast-paced, high-volume production. Hybrid work with in-office Tue–Thu and flexible hours is offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years' ad agency or similar creative operations experience.
• Proven experience leading a studio or traffic function.
• Strong communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the workflow from brief through to delivery in studio and production.
• Lead and manage the creative operations team, including the studio coordinator.
• Assess briefs, deadlines and capacity; schedule work by priority.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Relationship-building

Tools

Office 365

Outlook

Excel

Teams

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Job description

Make it Good in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, is hiring a Creative Operations Lead to own the workflow from brief to studio output. You will lead the creative operations team, including the studio coordinator, and manage freelancers within budget, ensuring timely delivery.

The role requires 5+ years in ad agency environments, strong leadership, and an ability to prioritise amid fast-paced, high-volume production. Hybrid work with in-office Tue–Thu and flexible hours is offered.