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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