Associate Studio Manager

Studio United States


Description

Position at Fingerpaint Marketing

Reset your expectations of what a healthcare agency can be. Fingerpaint was founded on a simple, powerful idea: Put people first. By replacing egos with a "Never Paint by Number" philosophy, we empower our teams to create truly original work while delivering integrated marketing and life sciences solutions for patients and providers alike.  Fiercely independent, we blend empathy, creativity, and data to solve the industry’s most complex challenges, empowering bold thinkers to craft with the courage and purpose needed to break the mold.
 
Key Objectives: 
Studio Managers oversee, support and manage the delivery of print production projects. They understand all of the elements of the design process from end-to-end. They are the relationship manager between the Creative Production/Design team and the Account Management team. This role enables the designers to produce the creative material needed for the project. 
 
Responsible for...
  • Managing the day to day running of the studio production; managing all studio operations, making full use of project management and collaboration tools. 
  • Managing all aspects of the budget for each project, along with financial tracking and controls. Efficiently managing studio time in accordance with the budget. 
  • Clearly communicating the client and project needs to the production team to ensure that the work meets the agreed brief. 
  • Assessing, interrogating and clarifying client briefs and assigning the appropriate team members to a project. 
  • Proofing and reviewing brand colors, logos, and checking documents before they are shared with the account team and client. 
  • Assisting on creative production when needed 
  • Creating and implementing deadlines, project goals, expectations and workflows, to ensure a smooth production process with on-time delivery. 
  • Managing procurement of print, large format production, subscriptions and tools and organize deliveries. 
  • Curating image libraries, artwork and branding assets. 
  • Ensuring files are stored and named according to protocols and timesheets are completed effectively 
  • Setting up systems and processes so that the studio and the wider agency are aware of how the creative studio operates. 
  • Manages the multi-disciplinary studio team which may comprise of a range of designers, digital skills and freelancers; setting daily priorities for the team. 
Working with... 
  • Internal: Across the agency; agency management; agency account teams; Creative teams
  • External: Print and Design companies and other third parties as required. 
  • Reports to VP, Studio Director 
Must haves: 
  • Strong print and digital background 
  • Experience with managing multiple print vendors in different locations and time zones 
  • Comfortable with handling complex projects and giving guidance to team 
  • Strong understanding of guidelines and spec sheets for vendors 
  • Hands on experiences with scoreboards 
  • Guides team on final production 
  • Overseeing what teams are coming up with 
  • Ensuring team stays within budget and timeline 
  • Strong understanding of print/mechanics 
  • Has experience with prepping files large format sizes for conventions 
  • Proficient with Adobe Suites & Figma
  • Comfortable in AI platforms to create efficiency 
  • Color testing brand colors for print 
  • Quality control: ensuring clean logos/images 
  • Flexible in managing multiple projects, requiring multiple skills, deadlines and budgets 
  • Connected in the design industry to source freelancers/contractors and new suppliers 
  • Pharma experience is plus

Don’t meet every single requirement? That’s okay! Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Fingerpaint, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! Our team of qualified recruiters can match you with the right opportunity. Fingerpaint Group provides equal employment [and affirmative action] opportunities to all applicants and employees. We are proud to recruit qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, ethnic or national origin, protected veteran status, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or citizenship status.