Studio Manager

Please note: This is not a hybrid or remote role. Only applicants located in Málaga or with the willingness to relocate will be considered. This role is full-time, 5 days per week and is based in our studio in Málaga, Spain.

Who we are.

We are an ideas focused, interdisciplinary creative setup rooted in global contemporary culture. We provide forward-thinking ideas, creative strategy, creative direction and production management from concept to execution for a wide range of project types – primarily brand campaigns and experiences (physical and digital).

About the Studio Manager role.

• A minimum of 5+ years experience in project management / production for creative agencies or brands.
• Proven experience managing very complex timelines, budgets and deliverables.
• Strong industry knowledge and experience managing a creative process from concept to execution that includes: client management, photography / motion / illustration production, event / retail production.
• Large network of production + creative partners.
• Professional proficiency in both written and spoken English.
• Responsible for ensuring that briefs are effectively and efficiently managed from a team resourcing and planning POV.
• Internal resource planning for the studio (within & across projects). Maximize people’s time to support across projects / studio work. Oversee freelancer availability to ensure projects are properly resources from beginning to end.
• Support with recruiting / hiring / building the talent pool for project specific needs.
• Support with onboarding new team members.
• Support PM / Producers with team expenses and travel booking when necessary.
• Support with early client conversations to have a production team member present and begin the project kick off process of creating timelines, resource planning and coordinating internal resources.
• Oversee project managers & producers and provide support and guidance where needed. Help to ensure consistency, quality and that things are done inline with Free Practice processes.
• Help facilitate a smooth running studio culture from a team energy and logistics POV in our Málaga office and with remote team members.
• Manage the logistics of a smooth running office, coordinating supply restocking and various other tasks as they present themselves.
• Support PM / Producers with team expenses and travel booking when necessary.
• Support Creative Directors + Director of Operations with internal projects.
• Help build the culture and support to evolve the internal processes that allow the studio to grow and function with precision.
• Support with holiday cover and be the POC when various PM / Producers or Director of Operations are not available.
• Occasionally take on the role of Producer / Project Manager for a project when the work load of the project is very minimal and not demanding from a client management POV.

What we offer.

• A forward thinking, inclusive, open-minded workplace.
• 22 days off, plus Spanish bank holidays.
• A competitive Spanish salary, depending on experience.
• This role is 5 days per week in our Málaga office: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 6pm.
• Opportunity to work on global culture defining work from a great mediterranean city.