Job Description
Plaster is on the lookout for an experienced Studio Manager, one with a design background and a passion for making things run like clockwork.
This role needs a commanding force to keep the job board running smoothly, connect the dots across design campaigns, and help steer creative output to success. If you’re someone who digs structure, thrives in fast-paced environments, and knows how to keep projects (and people) moving smoothly this one’s for you!
WHO ARE WE?
We are Plaster: a creative communications agency with big ideas, brilliant clients and the ability to blend in behind the scenes. Be it entrepreneurial start ups, big tech companies or historic music venues, we work with clients we love and on projects we believe in. We are a fully integrated team of marketing specialists, PR and social pros, designers and multimedia content creators, delivering strategic communications.
We want to meet driven, daring and collaborative people who thrive on variety and want to take the lead with our clients to manage our outputs across a communications mix.
Required skills
WHO YOU ARE
- You’ll be exceptionally organised, a great communicator, hot on deadlines, have a deep understanding of production work, flows and scheduling to ensure everything runs smoothly.
- You’re confident reviewing, allocating and managing all creative work, using Notion to keep things running smoothly and proactively. Working closely with the Creative Director, you make sure every brief finds its perfect home and the team stays on track.
- People are drawn to your charisma and eager to work alongside you to be part of the collaborative mix.
- You are a seasoned studio manager, with the desire to take on a senior role across the company, bringing the team of creatives together to produce the very best work possible.
- You are confident to manage a small design led portfolio of client projects.
- You challenge a brief and see past a task list to bring your creativity into play. You’re a natural problem solver, find solutions and create best practice.
- You enjoy being part of a team, where you support strategic campaigns from inception through to completion, taking new challenges in your stride.
- You want to build long term relationships, enabling you to be creative with clients and enjoy the hard graft it takes to deliver exceptional results.
- You are a digital native, knowing that social media and digital reach is at the core of every great campaign. Working between B2B and B2C clients, you are able to understand and deliver to both audiences, and will thrive in the specialist sector.
- You’re hot on supporting new business pitches and always on the lookout for opportunities to grow and expand design work within our existing client portfolio.
- You are interested and inquisitive about AI and technology and how it might enhance everyday life.
- You enjoy mentoring junior team members, providing guidance and leadership to ensure campaign success.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND MUST HAVES:
- 3 years of experience in a similar role within an agency environment
- A background in a design or creative studio, with a solid grasp of core studio processes across design, videography, and digital/web production
- A strong understanding of physical print delivery, from marketing collateral and branded merchandise to ad placement and OOH campaigns.
- Experience delivering numerous projects on a day to day basis in a lead role
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to be adaptive in a fast paced environment
- A ‘can-do’ attitude that is infectious and inspiring
- A growing passion for the marketing industry and willingness for progression
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Benefits
THE PERKS? GLAD YOU ASKED
Our team is what makes Plaster. We are constantly building and developing a workplace where everyone feels seen, supported and celebrated. A crew of creative thinkers doing work we’re proud of and having a laugh while we’re at it.
- 25 days holiday
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme + safe onsite storage
- Regular socials, surprise adventures, and Christmas getaway
- Christmas shutdown
- Time off to give blood
- Training budget
- Hybrid working: 3 days in office, 2 remote policy
- Memberships with Better Business + Bristol Creative Industries
- Employee service reward scheme
- Fair and supportive maternity package
We’re 100% committed to inclusivity, support, and giving people space to thrive.
- Bristol Location
- Full Time Contract
- Start Date: ASAP
- Salary: 35K DOE
Interested? Send your CV and wrestling entrance theme to [email protected]