We are looking for an innovative Head of Studio to lead and inspire a diverse team of experts across CGI, Creative Imaging, Retouching, Content Production, Design Engineering, and Motion. You will have come from a background in one of these areas and have hands on experience. This role is crucial to delivering cutting-edge projects that exceed client expectations while pushing the boundaries of creativity. As the Head of Studio, you will oversee multiple team leads, ensuring excellence in both the creative and technical aspects of the work, while fostering collaboration between clients, creative teams, and technical leads. Your leadership will ensure the timely, high-quality, and on-budget delivery of outstanding content.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership & Management:
* Lead and guide a multidisciplinary team of creative professionals, including animators, designers, and technical specialists.
* Support and mentor team leads, promoting a collaborative, high-performance culture.
* Nurture a strong Creative Engineering ethos, encouraging both creativity and technical innovation.
Pipeline Optimization & Innovation:
* Oversee the design and implementation of efficient 3D production pipelines, optimizing workflows to ensure scalability and cost-effectiveness.
* Integrate cutting-edge production techniques and tools to maximize quality while optimizing resources.
* Stay ahead of emerging production technologies, integrating them into workflows to maintain a competitive edge.
Collaboration & R&D Integration:
* Collaborate closely with R&D teams to implement innovative solutions that improve precision and efficiency across all projects.
* Cultivate a culture of experimentation and continuous improvement, combining creative vision with technical advancements.
* Encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration to deliver exceptional work that merges artistry and technology.
Project Oversight:
* Manage project timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and efficient project delivery.
* Establish and maintain rigorous quality control standards to ensure consistency across all deliverables.
* Proactively identify and mitigate risks to ensure smooth project execution.
Content Production Expertise:
* Oversee all content production processes, including budget management, contract negotiation, and vendor relationships.
* Manage licensing and image rights agreements, ensuring compliance and maximizing value.
* Lead talent acquisition and development initiatives within the creative engineering domain.
Qualifications and Experience
Leadership & Communication:
* Proven experience leading and inspiring multidisciplinary creative teams, with a focus on empowering senior team leads.
* Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging with both senior leadership and clients with confidence.
* Strong decision-making abilities, with a knack for problem-solving under pressure.
Technical Expertise:
* Extensive experience in CGI production, including 3D modeling, animation, rendering, and post-production.
* In-depth knowledge of pipeline design and optimization for large-scale creative projects.
* Familiarity with the following disciplines and ideally hands on experience in one area:
* Creative Imaging: Pioneering visual storytelling techniques.
* Retouching: Expert-level image manipulation.
* Content Production: Scalable and efficient production pipelines.
* Motion: Advanced animation and video production.
* Design: Systems for streamlined design and branding.
Operational Excellence:
* Hands-on experience in budget management, contract negotiation, and vendor relationship management.
* Expertise in maximizing production value while adhering to timelines and budgets.
* Strong understanding of creative agency operations, including project lifecycles and client engagement.
Passion for Creativity & Innovation:
* A proven track record of producing high-quality creative work in similar environments.
* A passion for emerging production technologies and their integration into creative processes.
* Deep enthusiasm for storytelling and continually challenging creative limits.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Experience working in creative agencies or similar creative environments.
* Familiarity with the latest advancements in 3D production pipelines, cloud-based solutions, and AI-powered content creation tools.
This role is based in the Central London office three days a week.
Please note due to the large volume of applications we receive we cannot respond to everyone.
We are committed to ensuring and supporting representation from all backgrounds across the creative industry, irrespective of race, religion, belief, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or socio-economic background.
With this in mind, we welcome applications from all areas of the community. Please do get in touch and let us know if there is any additional support or reasonable adjustments we can cater for, to ensure our process and roles fit your needs and creates a comfortable & enjoyable recruitment process.