Job title: Creative Studio Manager

Company: Flight Story

Job description: Flight Story helps brands to stay at the forefront of what’s possible.

Technology has created a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for brands to build relationships, create community and capitalise on the next iteration of the internet.

Changing environments and evolving consumers means every industry needs to transform. Yet many existing services remain unchanged.This is why Flight Story exists. To help great companies capture the opportunity that an ever changing world creates.

Flight3 is part of the wider Flight Story group, and we sit on the edge of innovation and disruption in marketing. We are looking for an experienced and ambitious Content Lead with knowledge of Web3 and Blockchain to join the Flight3 team.

The Role

As the Creative Studio Manager at Flight3, you will be the driving force behind our design studio’s success. Working hand-in-glove with the Chief Brand Officer, you’ll lead a dynamic team, managing tasks, providing constructive feedback, and optimizing workflows to ensure projects are executed seamlessly. Beyond managerial responsibilities, you’ll also be a hands-on creative, contributing your design or animation expertise when needed. This role demands a unique blend of leadership, creative prowess, and a deep understanding of design processes. Join us in shaping not only the output of our studio but also the future of design innovation.

Role and responsibilities include:

Team Management and Leadership:

• Lead and manage a team of designers, providing guidance, feedback, and mentorship to foster professional growth and ensure project success.
• Develop and implement efficient workflows, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align design initiatives with overall business objectives.

Project Management and Task Allocation:

• Oversee project briefs, ensuring clear and actionable tasks are assigned to team members based on their strengths and skills, in tandem with the Marketing Ops Coordinator.
• Monitor project progress, identifying potential roadblocks and proactively addressing them to maintain project timelines.
• Prioritize tasks, balance the team’s workload and adjust assignments as necessary to meet project demands.

Creative Input and Design Execution:

• Actively contribute to design and animation tasks, leveraging your creative expertise to produce high-quality assets when needed.
• Drive the conceptualization and development of visually stunning design elements, aligning with client and internal project objectives.
• Provide constructive feedback to team members, elevating the quality of work and nurturing a culture of continuous improvement.
• Be the ultimate backstop for quality control in the studio.

Workflow Optimization:

• Evaluate and refine design processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, incorporating industry best practices and emerging technologies.
• Identify and implement tools or resources that streamline the design workflow, improving productivity and output quality.

Brand Strategy and Visual Identity:

• Play a pivotal role in shaping and maintaining the visual identity of Flight3’s projects and initiatives.
• Ensure consistency in branding elements across all design deliverables, reinforcing brand recognition and integrity.

Client and Stakeholder Engagement:

• Engage with clients to understand their vision, requirements, and expectations, and effectively communicate these to the team.
• Present design concepts and progress updates to clients, gathering feedback and making adjustments to align with their vision.

Market and Industry Awareness:

• Stay up-to-date with design trends, emerging technologies, and industry best practices, incorporating relevant insights into the studio’s creative processes.

Requirements

Experience and Skills:

• 5+ years experience in a leadership role in a creative team or agency.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Proven track record of delivering high-quality creative work across various digital & print platforms.
• Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, After Effects) and other relevant design tools, including Figma.
• Deep understanding of project management tools such as Slack and Clickup.
• Experience in collaborating with internal and external teams to deliver compelling and cohesive design experiences.
• Proficiency in providing creative direction and developing creative strategies for projects.

Design and Creativity:

• Exceptional design skills, demonstrating a strong sense of aesthetics, composition, and attention to detail.
• Peerless creative insight, imagination and ideas.
• Experience in crafting meaningful brand strategies and building brands.
• Ability to bring creative ideas to life and effectively communicate visual concepts to stakeholders and clients.
• Experience in creating visual narratives and storytelling through design elements.
• An indelible eye for quality.
• Willingness to test, experiment, fail, learn and share learnings.

Additional Skills (Nice to Have):

• Experience in cross-disciplinary design including 3D graphics, UIUX, illustration, web development and/or motion graphics.
• Knowledge of Web3 technologies and their integration into design projects.

• Understanding of marketing best practices and tactics.

Benefits

• Salary offered for this role is dependent on experience and location; we are open to candidates that have the right to work in and are living in London, Lisbon or Cape Town.
• Opportunity to join the share option scheme.
• Working in a lively high tech office.

Expected salary:

Location: Lisbon – London

Job date: Thu, 21 Sep 2023 22:12:48 GMT

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