Studio Traffic Manager - Multimedia Creative

Job Introduction

Are you looking for a new challenge that gives you the chance to get creative and use your knowledge of studio management to take our creative vision the next level?  Looking for a company that wants to help further your career in studio management, as well as provide you with an exciting, inspiring and fun place to work?  

If the answer to all of these questions is ‘yes’ then you’re just the kind of person we’re looking for! 

Role Responsibility

The Studio Traffic Manager’s main objective is to ensure that all briefs flow efficiently through the studio; be responsible for keeping briefs on track to ensure all deadlines are met and the studio is suitably resourced.

You will also be supporting the Head of Design and Head of Production with day to day capacity of the wider team, a crucial role to ensure successful project delivery.

You will be the first point of contact for all internal stakeholders within the Business.

As Studio Traffic Manager you will:​

• Review and create new systems/processes that are accessible to all studio team members, which at all times, are up to date and an accurate record/schedule of all projects within the studio, ensuring the most effective ways of working.
• Assessing incoming briefs to ensure they are completed correctly, creating detailed timing plans (where needed) and managing resource.
• Working with the Head of Design and Head of Production, you will ensure successful delivery of projects through day to day co-ordination of the studio team members by effectively identifying and managing resource.
• Confidently manage expectations of all stakeholders and commutating project updates.
• Have weekly briefing meetings with all departments to discuss their requirements and deadlines.
• Work with the wider Business to help them understand the correct briefing process.
• Monitor projects and workloads, adjusting accordingly.
• Maintain job files – opening job numbers, creating files on the server and ensuring all projects are filled correctly.
• Manage freelance requirements and bookings

The Ideal Candidate

• Apple Mac/computer literate. You will have experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft word, PowerPoint, Excel, Trello and Float.
• Knowledgeable of the print/production process. You will have experience in a design studio, having worked with graphic designers, and have a strong understanding of the design and  print/production process.
• Experienced. A minimum of 2 years working within traffic management
• Highly organised. You will facilitate focus, accuracy and quality in the relentlessly fast paced environment of a studio environment
• A strong communicator. Managing multiple stakeholders across the business - show strong integrity, energy and enthusiasm while also being able to motivate, inspire and lead resources in a collaborative way.  
• Focused and self-motivated . You will have the ability to work effectively to help deliver projects to deadline
• Comfortable managing a heavy work load, multi-tasking, juggling numerous projects at any one time.
• Calm within a busy environment. You will be able to prioritise and adapt, multi-task effectively and switch planning due to the reactive nature of the business.
• An example of our values, a trusted and respected colleague

This job is a brilliant opportunity to join a close-knit team who are incredibly passionate about ensuring our creative projects are delivered successfully. If you’re looking to come into a new role and make a real impact, then this will be perfect for you.

About the Company

Our creative spirit

We are more than a shop. We are a social space where culture and commerce collide to release an energy that we call the Selfridges spirit. We are here to make our world brighter, and everyone is welcome.

Our awards cabinet

We’re not ones to brag, but since you asked...Selfridges has won the award for The World’s Best Department Store an unprecedented four times at the IGDS awards, with an additional award for the Best Sustainability Campaign. 

Our future

Since 1909 we have been at the forefront of retail and today our stores in London, Manchester and Birmingham – alongside selfridges.com and the Selfridges App – continue to redefine the way we shop and socialise. As a Selfridges team member, you will learn what it takes to consistently drive innovation, success and amazing customer experiences.

THE FUN STUFF 

There are lots of reasons to be excited about joining Team Selfridges – from our fantastic team member communities to volunteer days and behind-the-scenes Selfridges experiences throughout the year.

Other benefits and rewards include:

• Generous bonus and/or commission scheme

• Discounted gym memberships

• Pension contributions 

• Annual travel pass and cycle to work schemes

• A volunteer day for all team members

• Access to a wide range of training programmes to help your career development

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