Studio Manager
London, United Kingdom
An award-winning creative consultancy specialising in the Education and Place Marketing sectors with projects spanning print, branding, digital and content. As the Studio Manager, my role is pivotal in the successful functioning of the agency with responsibilities extending to project, account, resource, event and office management.My duties include but are not limited to:- Allocation of all projects to the design team via Synergist and external web developers via Trello- Management of the day-to-day workflow to meet new demands, accommodate last minute client requests and ensure deadlines are met- Creation of estimates and schedules for new or ongoing projects- Creation of project briefs for the designers and/or web developers- Day-to-day communication with our clients- Liaison daily with third party suppliers such as printers, template programmers, artworkers and photographers to obtain quotes and discuss upcoming and ongoing projects- Issue of purchase orders for the necessary bought in goods and services- Management of the invoicing forecast and generation of sales invoices upon completion of each project stage- Production of weekly sales and marketing reports and monthly financial reports for the management team and external accountants- Champion of the company critical path process- Setting up of new starters and freelancers with equipment and conducting inductions- Proofreading- Sole project management of the annual Hudson Fuggle calendar which involves research and securing a workshop, photography shoot, design, print, collation, delivery and mailing- Sole project and event management of the first Hudson Fuggle Lock-in held at a local brewery.