Zachary Daniels
Studio Manager
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Studio Manager - Retail Brand
Manchester | Salary - Upto £50k
We are partnered with a well-established UK ecommerce and retail business with a strong omnichannel presence and a reputation for delivering great value to customers.
The Role
As our Studio Manager, you'll oversee the production of high-quality visual content across eCommerce, marketing, and brand campaigns, ensuring every asset is delivered on time, within budget, and to an exceptional standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the in-house photography studio, ensuring projects run efficiently from planning through to final delivery.
- Manage and coordinate all photography, retouching and studio workflows to ensure deadlines are consistently achieved.
- Plan and prioritise studio schedules in line with product launches, seasonal campaigns and wider business requirements.
- Work closely with the Studio Assistant Manager to mentor, develop and motivate the wider studio team.
- Lead and inspire a team of photographers, stylists and retouchers, while coordinating freelance resource when required.
- Utilise AI tools, technologies and workflows to enhance image creation, improve efficiencies and accelerate content delivery.
- Maintain studio production schedules and asset trackers, ensuring seamless delivery across Marketing, eCommerce, Social and Creative teams.
- Ensure all imagery meets brand guidelines and maintains a consistently high standard across every channel.
- Oversee studio equipment, maintenance, inventory and health and safety standards.
- Review, develop and implement new studio processes that improve productivity and operational efficiency.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to align production timelines, priorities and campaign deadlines.
- Monitor studio budgets, resource allocation and production output to maximise efficiency.
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- At least 5 years' experience in a Studio Manager, Studio Operations or Content Production role, ideally within eCommerce, retail, homewares or a similar product-led environment.
- Proven experience managing creative production teams, including photographers, stylists, retouchers and freelance talent.
- Strong understanding of end-to-end content production and photography workflows.
Why Apply
- Lead a talented in-house creative team and shape the future of studio operations.
- Play a key role in delivering best-in-class visual content across eCommerce, marketing and brand campaigns.
- Drive innovation by implementing AI tools and new production technologies.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Marketing, Buying, Creative and eCommerce.
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