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About Ogilvy:

Our vision is to inspire brands and people to impact the world. To create big ideas that make a significant contribution to the planet, society, and the bottom line. We believe in today's world this is the best way for our clients to achieve sustainable growth. We achieve this by breaking down the barriers that restrict talent and ideas.

Which is why our teams work fluidly across 5 capabilities: Advertising, Consulting, Experience, PR & Influencer, and Health. This allows us to not only operate but innovate at the intersection of capabilities and talent. We believe impact and magic lies at this intersection. Ogilvy scales this by seamlessly connecting and accessing the deep cultural expertise of 132 offices in 83 countries.

The result is multifaceted ideas for our clients that drive impact and are born from the intersection of platform x culture x technology.

We call this Borderless Creativity.

Ogilvy was ranked the number one UK agency at D&AD and was the only UK agency to win a Glass Lions at Cannes. Ogilvy was also nominated network of the year in Cannes Lions, Campaign, Effie Awards EMEA, London International Awards, The One Show and WARC Rankings.

In 2022, Ogilvy was the most creatively awarded agency globally – including the most awarded agency at the Clio Awards, DMA Awards, Influencer Marketing Awards, London International Awards and The One Show.

Ogilvy UK's PR practice won large agency of the year at the PR Week awards. And our Consulting practice was in the Forbes 2022 list of best management consultancy firms.

The Role:

We are expanding our capabilities by establishing a new in-house facility, and we are seeking a talented Studio Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Head of Integrated Production, you will play a vital role in managing the production resource and optimising efficiency between the UK and other global hubs, as well as coordinating with internal and external partners.

As the Studio Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the team and ensuring seamless coordination between the business. Your primary focus will be managing the design production resource, overseeing time allocation, and maintaining high-quality outputs. With your keen eye for aesthetics, creativity, and design, you will ensure that all projects meet our agency's standards of excellence.

In this role, you will work closely with cross-functional teams within the agency, including designers, creatives, project managers, and account executives. Your exceptional interpersonal skills will be key in fostering collaboration and building strong working relationships with these teams. By effectively coordinating resources and facilitating open communication channels, you will ensure that the day-to-day Studio operates as a cohesive unit, delivering outstanding results on every project.

Maintaining the agency's high standards of excellence will be a top priority. As the Studio Manager, you will implement and enforce quality control measures to guarantee that all design and production outputs are of the highest calibre. This will involve conducting regular reviews and providing constructive feedback to the team, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing best practices. Your ability to identify opportunities for process optimisation and workflow enhancement will contribute to the continuous improvement of the business operations.

As part of a leading creative agency, we strive to stay ahead of industry trends and remain at the cutting edge. In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the agency's thought leadership by keeping abreast of emerging design technologies, digital trends, and advancements in the tech agency world. By sharing your insights and expertise, you will inspire the design production team and help shape the strategic direction of the Studio, ensuring that it remains at the forefront of the industry.

Key Responsibilities:

• Proven experience in studio or production management, preferably within the digital or tech agency landscape.
• Strong background in design principles, aesthetics, and creative processes.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to effectively allocate and manage design production resources.
• Proficiency in coordinating projects and managing timelines to meet deadlines.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills for collaborating with wider teams and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities and experience in managing teams.
• Keen eye for aesthetics, creativity, and design to ensure high-quality outputs.
• Familiarity with the digital and tech agency world, including knowledge of industry trends and best practices.
• Proficiency in project management tools and software.
• Budget management skills to monitor project budgets and ensure cost efficiency.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills to address project challenges.
• Detail-oriented approach with a focus on maintaining quality control standards.
• Ability to foster a collaborative and productive work environment.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in managing design production processes, including resource allocation, workflow management, and ensuring timely and high-quality deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team of designers and production staff, providing guidance, feedback, and fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Strong understanding of design principles, aesthetics, and industry-standard design software, enabling effective collaboration with designers and ensuring design outputs meet agency standards.
• Experience in coordinating projects across multiple teams, including designers, creatives, project managers, and account executives, ensuring seamless communication and alignment of goals.
• Ability to implement and enforce quality control measures to maintain high standards of design and production outputs, conducting regular reviews and providing constructive feedback to the team.
• Skill in effectively allocating resources, managing workloads, and optimising productivity, while balancing the needs of various projects and teams.
• Be comfortable conveying project requirements, negotiate with clients and external partners, and foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues, propose effective solutions, and make informed decisions to overcome challenges during the production process.
• Proactive in staying updated with industry trends, emerging design technologies, and advancements in the creative and tech agency landscape, and applying that knowledge to drive innovation within the Studio.
• A mindset of constantly seeking opportunities to enhance processes, workflows, and efficiencies, and implementing best practices to optimise the Studio's operations and drive continuous improvement.

Joining our team as a Studio Manager offers a unique opportunity to work with some of the most talented individuals in the industry and contribute to the growth and success of our team. If you are a creative and organised professional with a strong passion for design and technology, we would love to hear from you.

How we help you Thrive:

• 25 days annual leave + 1 Volunteer Day
• Bupa Healthcare
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave
• We have a Flexible Working Model with core working hours: 10am – 4pm
• A 1.5:1 Matching Pension Structure
• Wellbeing and Health: Up to £25.00 per month towards physical or online exercise class membership, Unmind membership, LifeWorks tool and annual eye tests and development budgets and Wellbeing incentives and activities throughout the year
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work Scheme
• Life Assurance

Our ambition is to attract the very best diverse talent to Ogilvy, and to be the employer of choice in the UK. We want everyone to feel welcome when they join us, and once they're here, for them to want to stay with us, grow their career, and to feel they belong with us.

We are an equal opportunity employer and we're committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment for anyone who wants to work at Ogilvy. We believe that for creativity to flourish, everything about how we work must have diversity at its core. Your race, colour, ancestry, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, or veteran status have no bearing on our hiring decisions. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know and we will do everything we can to accommodate.