Production and Studio Manager

• Strategic Content Leadership: Provide strategic direction for all content production, managing the end-to-end lifecycle of high-volume creative assets.

• Studio and Resource Management: Oversee all internal studio equipment and resources (Photographers, DTP Operators), ensuring the studio is adequately resourced and running efficiently.

• Commercial Efficiency: Drive commercial value by rigorously analysing production costs against output, constantly seeking to reduce external spend and enhance process efficiency.

• Project & Workflow Governance: Develop and maintain the master studio production calendar, manage critical paths, translate marketing objectives into clear briefs, and proactively identify/resolve workflow bottlenecks.

• Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary operational contact between creative teams, production studios, and core business units (Buying, Planning, eCommerce), managing complex relationships and 3rd-party supplier contracts.

• Team Leadership: Lead, coach, and manage the team, fostering a high-performance culture and ensuring alignment with the overall marketing strategy.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

• A Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Media Production, Project Management, or a related field

• 5-7 years of experience in Studio Management, Program/Traffic Management, or as an Integrated Producer within a high-volume retail, creative, or agency environment.

• Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of Google Suite and workflow/project management software (e.g., Trello, Asana, WorkBook).

• Familiarity with PIM (Product Information Management) and DAM (Digital Asset Management) systems

• Solid understanding of Digital Marketing Production and delivery

• Ability to identify issues and resolve those quickly

• Meticulous attention to detail is required

• Ability to manage tasks correctly

• Solid relationship management skills with the ability to integrate cross functionally

• Proactive and self-motivated person

• Strong customer and stakeholder management skills UJ

Competencies required: Initiative, Structuring, Planning, Vitality, Analysing

Closing date: Friday, 13 March 2026

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the closing date of this position, please regard your application as being unsuccessful.

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