Studio Manager

Established in 2004, OLIVER is the world’s first and only specialist in designing, building, and running bespoke in-house agencies and marketing ecosystems for brands. We partner with over 300 clients in 40+ countries and counting. Our unique model drives creativity and efficiency, allowing us to deliver tailored solutions that resonate deeply with audiences. 

As a part of The Brandtech Group, we're at the forefront of leveraging cutting-edge AI technology to revolutionise how we create and deliver work. Our AI solutions enhance efficiency, spark creativity, and drive insightful decision-making, empowering our teams to produce innovative and impactful results. 

Role:  Studio Manager (12 Months-FTC)

Location:  London, England, United Kingdom. (2 Days a week from Uxbridge, Stockley park offices & 1 day from our London HQ)

Working in partnership with our client, a leading optical and imaging client in B2B transformation, we're seeking a Studio Manager. You'll collaborate with creative and strategic professionals to craft compelling stories and campaigns that truly resonate with audiences, utilising cutting-edge tools and agile processes. We value creativity, collaboration, and impactful results, offering you the chance to make a real difference while advancing your career alongside an esteemed client. If you're ready to infuse fresh ideas and energy into our projects, we’d love to hear from you!

This role is right for you if you are an organised and proactive Studio Manager who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. You excel at managing resources and schedules efficiently to keep the studio operating smoothly and ensure all projects are delivered on time. 

As a Resource Manager, you will manage the resource schedule, ensuring the effective running of the studio and the avoidance of downtime. Working closely with internal teams, you will oversee resource requests, assign relevant talent to projects, and manage changes and updates across workloads. Your role will involve interrogating briefs, managing amendments and final file requests, and actively participating in daily production meetings. 

The team environment is dynamic and supportive, relying on diverse strengths to deliver innovative B2B solutions. You will play a key role in ensuring all stakeholders are informed of project statuses, changes, and potential resource conflicts, contributing to the overall success of the team. 

• Exceptional organisational and communication skills, with keen attention to detail to build and maintain strong relationships. 
• Ability to book and manage resources in studio settings, handling high volumes of fast-paced work efficiently. 
• Expertise in multitasking and dealing with constant requests and changes, effectively juggling multiple tasks simultaneously. 
• Understanding of agency and account processes, coupled with good negotiation and problem-solving skills. 
• Experience in dealing directly with clients and implementing/updating processes. 
• Capacity to work well under pressure and in entrepreneurial environments, with a willingness to learn key business skills.

• Proven experience in traffic/resource management in various areas such as print, motion graphics, web design, artwork, and social media. 
• Experience within in-house agency settings is desirable. 
• Competence with various resource management systems and tools. 
• Strong leadership and team encouragement skills in cross-discipline, multi-level teams. 
• Ability to challenge convention by proposing alternative processes and solutions. 
• 4+ years of relevant experience in traffic/resource management. 

Req ID: 15533

Our values shape everything we do: 

Be Ambitious to succeed   

Be Imaginative to push the boundaries of what’s possible   

Be Inspirational to do groundbreaking work   

Be always learning and listening to understand   

Be Results-focused  to exceed expectations   

Be actively pro-inclusive and anti-racist across our community, clients and creations   
 

OLIVER, a part of the Brandtech Group, is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants shall be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, neurodivergence, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local laws.  

 OLIVER has set ambitious environmental goals around sustainability, with science-based emissions reduction targets. Collectively, we work towards our mission, embedding sustainability into every department and through every stage of the project lifecycle.