Project / Studio Manager - Set Design

Emma Roach Studio is a busy set design studio looking for a Project / Studio Manager to join its experienced team. It’s a dual role, with a focus on the delivery of client work as well as the overall organisation of the studio.

The successful applicant must be an experienced, organised and highly motivated individual who can cope with varied responsibilities and thrives on working in a highly pressured, creative environment. You will often communicate directly with clients, manage all projects, help with the day-to-day running of the studio, and support the overall creative vision.

This is an excellent opportunity to work closely with the team and to impact high-profile projects.

Your responsibilities:

Manage projects from taking an initial briefing to overseeing the production of sets.

This includes:

• Project management to ensure the job is delivered on time and within budget to the highest creative standard possible
• Support all project planning, quality control, scheduling and production aspects.
• Coordinating prep and shoot logistics, liaising with agents, producers, set builders, + freelancers.
• Helping manage projects proactively with a positive outlook.
• Working closely with the creative team to achieve efficient direction and workflow for each project.
• Compiling presentations, working collaboratively with clients throughout a project, listening carefully and facilitating any changes or requests.

Project Accounting:

• Responsible for financial accountability, including project estimating and managing the budget throughout the project timeline
• Work with our external suppliers to obtain quotes, manage timescales and ensure delivery
• Invoicing of jobs and final receipt reconciliation

Studio Support:

• Develop workflows and processes
• Responsible for helping to manage the studio diary with the director, including admin tasks
• Social Media Management

Skills/Experience/Knowledge/Interest needed:

• Minimum two years + of industry experience in a similar role, preferably in a design studio.
• Proven client/supplier management, budget creation & management through to onsite delivery.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Be forward-thinking and decisive.
• Strong critical thinking and conflict resolution skills.
• Be friendly and personable.
• Have a strong work ethic.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a willingness to adapt to the daily needs of the design team.
• A creative eye and understanding of the mechanics of photo/film shoots would be beneficial.
• Dynamic and a team player.
• An active interest in art and design.
• High proficiency in Keynote, Google sheets, Adobe Creative Suite + Mac systems.

To Consider:

• The role starts with a three-month trial period.
• You will be working closely with the director and a freelance team.
• Willing to travel UK-wide and internationally.
• Working hours will be standard office times; however, deadlines and installations may stretch this further.

About Emma Roach Studio:

Emma Roach Studio is a London-based set & production design studio founded in 2010, specialising in the set design of stills, film, commercials, and shows. The studio comprises a mix of freelance creatives from various disciplines, all offering unique skills. Ranging from 3D designers and set builders to model-makers, set assistants and technicians.

Past clients include Alexander McQueen, AnOther Magazine, British Vogue, Browns Fashion, Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Chanel, Gucci, i-D Magazine, Jil Sander, Louis Vuitton, MAC, Marc Jacobs, Miu Miu, Prada, Vogue Paris, Vogue Italia, Vogue US, W Magazine.