Studio Manager (ESM001)
Job Description:
Foreground is hiring on behalf of a global creative agency for a process-oriented and team-focused Studio Manager, responsible for overseeing the flow of creative and design work across internal teams and external suppliers.
This is a hybrid operations and resourcing role, ensuring briefs are scheduled, assets are delivered, deadlines are met, and creative resources are balanced efficiently across a growing team in the Kingdom.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily workflow of the design, 3D, motion graphics, and copy teams across pitches and live projects.
- Oversee studio scheduling, capacity planning, and freelance resourcing across creative disciplines.
- Liaise with project managers and account teams to prioritize urgent deliverables and ensure aligned timelines.
- Own creative asset quality control, file management, and submission protocols.
- Introduce and maintain production tools (e.g., Trello, Asana, Monday.com) to streamline studio operations.
Ideal Profile
- 8+ years of studio management or creative operations experience in an agency, production house, or in-house creative team.
- Strong knowledge of creative workflow, file types, design processes, and team coordination.
- Calm under pressure with a detail-first mindset.
- Bilingual preferred; English is essential.
Required Skills:
Briefs Operations 3D Asana Graphics Trello Hiring Timelines Deliverables Quality Control Suppliers Pressure Scheduling Planning Design English Management