Studio Production Manager

Armstrong Partnership Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Chester is seeking a Studio Production Manager to manage client projects effectively. The ideal candidate will have strong agency experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for high-quality work. Responsibilities include managing briefs, scheduling resources, and ensuring project delivery. The role comes with a competitive salary starting at £38k and various company benefits such as extra holiday days and gym membership.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days with service)

Healthcare

Cycle to work scheme

Extra holiday days and birthday off

Gym membership

In-house bar

Team awards

Social events

Pizza Fridays

Qualifications

• Solid agency experience, preferably within B2B.
• Experience of scheduling in an agency/creative environment.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage briefs and assignments from clients globally.
• Lead resource planning and scheduling.
• Project manage the delivery of all production projects.

Skills

Solid agency experience, preferably within B2B

Good knowledge of digital artwork

Experience of scheduling in an agency environment

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Analytical attention to detail

Hands-on problem solving

Ability to prioritize within tight timeframes

Job description

ArmstrongB2B® is a 60 strong, multidisciplinary agency that offers strategy, design, digital, social media, 3D, animation, photography, video & motion from a single source. We are based in Chester city centre and work globally with world leading industrial manufacturing brands. We develop marketing strategies that deliver exceptional ROI for our customers. Our work includes rebrand and repositioning, commercial strategy, integrated marketing campaigns, product launches, market diversification. We also work clients on product animations, innovative web platforms, corporate videos, photography shoots and exhibition support.

The Role:

We’re looking for a talented Studio Production Manager who can connect with our Client Services (15 heads) and Creative team (35 heads), to manage briefs and assignments from clients across the globe, assign resources effectively and ensure the efficient delivery of projects.

Please note all of our roles are based 5 days per week at our Chester City centre offices.

Responsibilities:

• Building strong internal relationships.
• Contributing to the effective and efficient running of the studio.
• Estimate time to deliver projects and tasks in conjunction with department leads.
• Liaise with the Client Sevices Team to structure jobs correctly and raise tickets for scheduling within our resource planning software.
• Update and maintain the production schedule.
• Determine resourcing risk and capacity on an ongoing basis, escalating issues as required.
• Lead weekly resource update meeting.
• Own and develop resource reporting tools and structures.
• Communicate briefs, proposed timings and requirements to Creative Team, ensuring work is delivered to agreed timescales.
• Plan future resource requirements based utilisation levels and pipeline.
• Contribute to the continual improvement of process and supporting tools for resource management.
• Ensure line manager is aware of all client issues and proposed solutions (including potential delays) to avoid further escalation.
• Project manage the delivery of all production projects progressing through the business.
• Act as brand guardian – ensure brand guidelines, QC checklists and procedures are followed.
• Inform Account handlers and COO of any circumstances that would positively or negatively affect forecasts.
• Demonstrate thorough understanding of ArmstrongB2B business model, services and technology.
• Organise teamwork, create a balanced work schedule and ensure results can be delivered.

Requirements & Skills

• Solid agency experience, preferably within B2B – from creative development to final production.
• Good knowledge of digital artwork, production processes and best practices.
• Experience of scheduling in an agency/creative environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Analytical attention to detail and passion for high quality work.
• Ability to write, prepare and present project documentation, presentations and reports.
• Hands-on, can-do approach to solving problems.
• Ability to prioritise and work efficiently within tight timeframes.

Company Benefits

Salary £38k+ depending on experience

25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days with service) PLUS your birthday off

Enhanced MAT/PAT

Company Benefits include healthcare, cycle to work scheme, extra holiday days, birthday off, gym membership, in-house bar, free haircuts, team awards, social events, pizza Fridays… and more.

We’re always looking for talented, like-minded people, so if you feel
Armstrong would be the right fit then please get in touch. We won’t bite.

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