Job Description
Job Description
Creative Studio Manager
Competitive Salary + Benefits
Ashford – Hybrid (min. 1 day in office)
We have an exciting opportunity for a Creative Studio Manager to oversee the day-to-day operations of the design studio as well as lead the creation of industry leading brand assets. This role sits in the intersection of creativity and operations – both delivering standout content but also managing and enabling designers to do their best work through designing workflow processes, allocating resources and refining business processes.
You will report into the Head of Creative and manage a team of 6 (5 Graphic Designers & a Videographer).
What you’ll be doing:
- Manage and support your own team
- Manage daily studio operations, schedules and workflows
- Coordinate project timelines, resourcing and deliverables
- Coordinate designer schedules, freelancers & contractors, supporting stakeholder communications
- Produce creative assets and content aligned to brand standards
- Manage small budget, invoicing and expense tracking
What we are looking for:
- Proven experience at a Senior Designer level
- Track record of line management experience
- Experience of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite
- Experience of setting up and managing workflows in a busy intense environment
- Seasoned stakeholder management skills across all levels
Additional Information
At Brakes everyone is welcome. We don’t want you to ‘fit our culture’ we want you to help define it and we actively celebrate the unique talents of each and every colleague. We don’t just look at your CV, we’re more focused on who you are and your potential. As part of our values, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone has a voice, is appreciated and has the same opportunities. We work hard to ensure that everyone feels part of our business, as we care for one another and connect the world through food and trusted partnerships. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that everyone belongs and thrives at Brakes and we recognise that Brakes can only thrive when everyone feels they belong. We’ll do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, speak to our resourcing team who will be happy to support you.
Brakes
Built on a passion for food and feeding the nation, we are the UK’s largest foodservice supplier. Every day Brakes deliver the highest quality fresh and frozen food and ingredients from our nationwide network of distribution centres to some of the nation’s most famous pubs and restaurants, as well as schools, caterers, care homes and hospitals. Our customers depend on us, and our 8,000-strong workforce is dedicated and proud to be part of this vital provision. And we’re growing!
