Design Studio Manager/Director

Location: Dublin (Hybrid, 3 days in office)
Experience: MidSenior Level (6+ years)
Contract Type: Full-Time

Our client an award winning events and experience agency are seeking a new team member for a newly created position within the agency . Whether brand-led activations, events, or interior fit-outs, the team creates connection through experience. As the studio continues to grow, there is now an opportunity for a commercially focused, creatively fluent Design Studio Manager to help lead the next chapter.

The Opportunity

This role requires more than just operational excellence it calls for a strong voice in shaping creative processes, championing team collaboration, and driving work thats both effective and award-worthy.

A key midsenior level position, the Design Studio Manager will be responsible for optimising studio operations, strengthening workflows, and acting as the connective tissue between creative, production, and delivery teams. This is a pivotal role in translating vision into results.

What You'll Do

Studio & Creative Operations

Act as guardian of studio systems and processes, ensuring they are fit-for-purpose and effectively implemented

Manage the day-to-day operations of the studio, including resource planning and workflow management

Lead project scheduling and cross-team collaboration using appropriate project management tools

Work closely with production, build, live, and services teams to ensure seamless coordination and delivery

Identify opportunities to optimise processes and improve delivery timelines

Commercial Oversight

Monitor and report on studio utilisation and resource forecasting

Support leadership in budgeting, scoping, and strategic planning

Help identify areas for revenue growth, operational improvements, and overall efficiency gains

Team Leadership & Development

Foster a collaborative, feedback-driven studio culture

Support and mentor team members through coaching, workload planning, and creative development

Help assess skills across the team and identify areas for future growth and training

What You Bring

6+ years of experience in studio or project management within a creative, experiential, or agency environment

A strong background in managing creative teams and overseeing design workflows

Deep understanding of the creative process from ideation to execution

Commercially aware, with strong budgeting and time management capabilities

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency with project management and collaboration platforms

Ability to confidently manage multiple projects, personalities, and priorities

Connections in the freelance creative community (bonus)

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Bike to Work Scheme

• Hybrid working (3+ days onsite)

• A creative, collaborative studio culture with real career progression

Salary from 60,000 - 65,000 DOE

At ThinkDifferently.ie we are an equal opportunity agency. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnic origin or disability status