Creative Services Manager

Calling all Studio Traffic and Creative Services Managers with 3+ years’ experience!

My client are looking for someone to run the creative resource and traffic management in a design and marketing agency. You will be the go-to person and play a key role in facilitating smooth workflows and efficient use of resources. You’ll be involved in and plan resources from the point of briefing through to production to ensure projects are delivered on time to the highest standards.

The ideal candidate will be familiar with resourcing software and responsible for developing systems and processes that improve the delivery of projects. The role will support team leaders in managing resources and budgets and be responsible for regular financial status reporting.

The role offers a great development opportunity for a process-driven individual to build on our existing systems, work with our amazing multidisciplinary creatives, copywriters and account directors, and be part of a creative, fun and dedicated team!

Who?

This client is an award-winning creative agency transforming brands. They have been around for over 20 years, working predominantly in retail.

What to expect?

• Day-to-day as the Creative Services Manager you’ll have the opportunity to:
• Manage, plan and control creative resource allocation across all studio projects.
• Manage daily production schedules and work closely with project leads throughout production.
• Source and engage with external partners, contractors, and freelancers where necessary.
• Develop and elevate existing workflow processes and traffic management software.
• Build strong relationships across the studio.
• Regularly meet with teams to ensure projects are running to scheduled timelines.
• Take the lead in championing best practices with project filing and resource allocation procedures.
• Actively seek updates from across the studio on project status.
• Assist with identifying skills gaps and allocate the relevant resources on projects.
• Maintain and develop freelance database.

This role offers a hybrid working model with 3 in the studio and 2 days out.