Studio Manager & Project Lead - Hybrid, up to £60k available

Are you a highly organised and commercially-minded operator who thrives in creative environments? We're looking for a Studio Manager & Project Lead to join the senior leadership team in a cretaive agency and help steer the delivery of high-impact branding projects for world-class clients.

As Studio Manager & Project Lead, you'll report directly to the CEO and work closely with the Client & New Business Lead.

• Project planning & delivery: Overseeing timelines, resources, and workflows

• People & team support: Helping grow and develop the team with support from HR

• Studio operations: Coordinating with finance, IT, and other partners

• Client delivery: Building strong relationships and ensuring smooth execution

• New business: Supporting the preparation and onboarding of new projects

• Culture & systems: Helping shape an inclusive, efficient, and inspiring workplace

• 6+ years in project or studio management within design or creative industries

• A strong communicator with proven leadership skills

• Commercially savvy: confident with budgets, scopes, and resourcing

• Experience with tools like Team Gantt, Harvest, or similar

• Calm under pressure and great at balancing creative ambition with logistical realities

• 23 days annual leave + UK public holidays + your birthday off

• Hybrid working: flexible time between home and London studio

• Annual training budget and support for personal development

• Travel and networking opportunities around the world

• A close-knit, ambitious team with regular socials and away days

Ready to lead in a fast-paced, creatively-driven studio? Then we want to hear from you!

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements