Creative Studio Manager

Red Nucleus

7d•CA$78,000 - CA$114,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Creative Studio Manager is pivotal to the success of the Creative department. This individual keeps the creative engine running smoothly by overseeing daily operations and managing projects from brief to delivery. The Creative Studio Manager will coordinate designers and resources, review budgets and timelines, and serve as a key liaison between Client Engagement and creative leadership, blending operational efficiency with creative support. This individual understands all elements of the design process from end-to-end and is a great communicator who is people oriented. This important role allows designers to focus on the creative execution for our client projects. The Creative Studio Manager is comfortable managing a close-knit and collaborative team with a wide range of skills and personalities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Communications, Marketing, Graphic Design, Interaction Design, Fine Arts, Technology or other related fields.
6+ years’ experience in a creative agency setting (working within a creative capacity) with at least 3+ years in an operational/managerial capacity.
Strong understanding of creative production processes, delivery, and project management
Proven experience of providing leadership and inspiration, empowerment, and mentorship to a cross-functional team
Functional knowledge of creative software (Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, PowerPoint)
Strong knowledge of print and digital standards
Excellent organizational skills with a focus on improving processes
Strong oral and written communication skills
Solution-oriented with a strategic mindset and collaborative approach
Experience in time estimation, resourcing, budget management, project prioritization, and cost control
Demonstrated ability to work in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, internal and external stakeholders
Ability to maintain high standards under pressure
Proven project management capabilities
Accuracy and high attention to detail

Responsibilities

Manage the daily operation of the design team, ensuring projects are assigned, tracked, and delivered on schedule
Through a strong understanding of design processes & systems, ensure designers (internal and freelance) have the structure, resources, and clarity needed to produce exceptional work on time
Able to understand the different skill sets of each team member
Assist with the onboarding of new team members and freelancers
Assist in developing systems and processes that help the design production team operate efficiently
Monitor and oversee the progress of work from the design production team
Serve as a liaison that facilitates communication and works collaboratively with Client Engagement, Scientific Services, Digital Experience, Animation and Creatives Ideation
Review design work before it is shared with the Art Director and/or Account Director
Work with Project Management team to establish deliverables and evaluate progress as well as aid in resource management.
Resolves production issues and troubleshooting problems
Coordinate with external vendors
Assist in the development of team best practices. Identify process improvements, including software solutions that continuously improve quality and efficiency.