Studio Manager | High Growth Social First Brand | Manchester | Salary up to £50k Basic
A colourful, culture-led lifestyle brand with a strong presence across social platforms, product drops and experiential campaigns is looking for a Studio Manager to keep creative production running smoothly, fast and to a seriously high standard. This is the person who makes sure ideas don’t get stuck, deadlines aren’t missed and the studio can keep up with a brand that never really slows down.
The ideal Studio Manager loves organised chaos, thrives in energy-filled environments and gets a kick out of making things run better every week. Think fast launches, constant content, bold ideas and a business where creative actually matters.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Running the Engine
*Build clear workflows so everyone knows what’s happening and when
*Turn messy briefs into clear direction and production plans
*Keep the whole content pipeline visible and moving - no surprises, no scramble
*Balance fast-turn social with bigger campaign drops and BAU activity
*Make sure nothing slips or duplicates, even when priorities change hourly
Owning the Plan
*Run the studio calendar and production schedule
*Keep stakeholders in the loop and confident in delivery
*Prioritise based on impact, demand and deadlines
*Protect creative time so the work stays high quality, not just fast
Quality Control without the Drama
*Set briefing standards that actually work
*Check assets before they go out - social, paid, campaign, retail, 3D
*Reduce rounds of feedback by making alignment happen up front
Supporting the Team
*Manage creatives across design, video and 3D
*Assign work based on skill, workload and urgency
*Spot capability gaps and get ahead of them
*Be the go-to link between creative and the wider business
Must Haves
*5+ years in studio ops, production management or creative operations
*Experience running a busy studio or content engine
*Strong workflow, planning and organisational skills
*Confident communicator who keeps everyone aligned (creatives + leadership)
*Proven experience fixing broken or unclear processes
*Experience in beauty, fashion, lifestyle or ecommerce
*Exposure to fast content cycles and campaign launches
*Working knowledge of multidisciplinary creative teams
Why This Is Cool
This Studio Manager role sits inside a hyper-creative, scale-up environment where things actually get made; fast. For someone who loves pace, culture, collaboration and "let’s just make it happen" energy, this Studio Manager position offers serious ownership and real impact from day one.
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