Explore Studio Manager Jobs

Studio Managers keep creative teams, spaces, and projects running smoothly. From design and advertising studios to production companies and in-house creative departments, these professionals coordinate people and resources so teams can deliver high-quality work on schedule. Explore vetted Studio Manager opportunities paying $100,000 or more on Ladders.

What Does a Studio Manager Do?

Responsibilities vary by organization, but Studio Managers commonly oversee day-to-day operations, coordinate project workflows, allocate staff and equipment, manage schedules and budgets, and improve studio processes. They may also partner with creative directors, producers, designers, clients, and business leaders to balance creative needs with operational goals.

Skills and Experience for Studio Manager Roles

Employers often look for strong organization, communication, problem-solving, and people-management skills. Experience with project planning, resource allocation, budgeting, vendor coordination, and workflow tools can be valuable. Depending on the studio, relevant backgrounds may include creative operations, production, design, media, or facilities management.

Find Your Next Studio Manager Opportunity

Studio Manager roles can offer a path to broader leadership in creative operations, production management, or studio leadership. Browse Ladders for vetted professional openings with salaries of $100,000 or more, and find opportunities that match your experience and career goals.

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$120K - $150K *

Lead the charge in building a dynamic IT function to support rapid growth, managing internal systems to enhance efficiency and security across locations while driving integration and automation initia...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$120K - $150K *

Empower our growth by owning and shaping a comprehensive IT function, driving strategic initiatives, and ensuring top-tier support across multiple locations during a transformative period...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Hospitality & Recreation

$80K - $95K *

Drive project success by managing construction processes in geostructural projects, ensuring safety, quality, and timely completion while collaborating with cross-functional teams and fostering strong...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$95K - $115K *

Transform creative project management by enhancing systems and processes. Lead multi-channel marketing initiatives, ensuring operational efficiency and stakeholder satisfaction while managing a divers...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$95K - $115K *

Engage in overseeing construction projects from pre-construction to final acceptance, ensuring compliance with contracts and schedules. Utilize your leadership and technical skills to guide teams thro...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $130K *

Champion growth strategy by leading capture planning and execution across sectors. Oversee pipeline management and executive engagement to enhance market performance and drive long-term business devel...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Empower your career by managing complex projects for historic buildings, guiding institutional clients through decision-making, and leading high-level design teams to innovative solutions in a collabo...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in technology infrastructure deployment, coordinating vendors and stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of network refreshes and hardware deployments across multiple client locatio...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $115K *

Lead and inspire a dynamic manufacturing facility by managing diverse teams, ensuring operational excellence, and driving accountability across all departments to meet production goals and compliance...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Food & Beverages

$80K - $95K *

Champion the post-production pipeline, managing editors and artists to deliver high-quality, on-brand assets across diverse content types, ensuring efficiency and excellence in a fast-paced creative e...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$110K - $135K *

Optimize project outcomes by managing multiple commercial glazing projects from inception to completion. Collaborate with teams, oversee budgets, and ensure operational goals are met while driving con...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Staffing

$90K - $100K *

Oversee project management from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence. Collaborate with teams and vendors, managing multiple projects to maintain high standards in fa...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Staffing

$93K - $120K *

Unlock growth by managing intricate partnerships with key DSPs, SSPs, and platform leaders. Drive strategy, enhance programmatic revenue, and translate market insights into actionable plans within a d...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Media

$80K - $95K *

Champion project success by managing client engagements from kickoff to completion. Collaborate across teams to ensure timely delivery, effective communication, and alignment with client expectations...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Take ownership of client project delivery, ensuring timely execution and alignment with expectations. Collaborate across teams to manage resources, timelines, and communication, driving successful out...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$80K - $95K *

Champion the digital model environment for projects, ensuring quality and coordination across disciplines. Collaborate with teams to manage deliverables, execute plans, and support production througho...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Real Estate & Construction

$110K - $130K *

Elevate your career by leading a technical team to enhance collaboration tools in a dynamic, cloud-based environment. Engage with federal clients, drive Agile practices, and ensure toolset efficiency...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Healthcare

$110K - $135K *

Drive project success by leading the sustainment of NSIPS, collaborating with Navy stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with DoD standards while managing schedules, budgets, and risks for effective p...

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  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Aerospace & Defense

$80K - $95K *

Elevate production efficiency by leading and developing teams to achieve safety and performance goals while driving continuous improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with quality standards...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$135K - $160K *

Transform your career by leading a dynamic engineering team to enhance our cloud SaaS platform. Drive technical direction, foster team growth, and ensure security and reliability while delivering exce...

6 days ago

  •   8 - 10 years exp.  •   Information Technology

$90K - $110K *

Develop and lead high-performance teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, focusing on safety, quality, and efficiency. Manage production operations and drive continuous improvement initiative...

3 weeks ago

  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$90K - $110K *

Champion daily operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment, leading and developing teams of supervisors and production technicians to achieve safety, quality, and efficiency goals while driv...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Manufacturing & Automotive

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production planning and wave execution, ensuring seamless coordination between operations and production control. Drive efficiency, manage constraints, and enhance throug...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$88K - $105K *

Lead the charge in optimizing production planning and wave execution, ensuring seamless coordination across operations. Drive efficiency and productivity while managing constraints and enhancing servi...

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  •   5 - 7 years exp.  •   Retail & Consumer Goods

$120K - $145K *

Shape the future of AI-driven products by leading cross-functional teams, understanding user challenges, and delivering high-impact solutions from concept to launch while adapting to rapidly evolving...

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  •   Less than 5 years exp.  •   Legal & Accounting

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

  • What does a Studio Manager do?question toggle

    A Studio Manager oversees the operational details that help a creative or production studio work effectively. Typical duties include coordinating projects and schedules, managing resources and budgets, supporting staff, and improving workflows.

  • Where do Studio Managers work?question toggle

    Studio Managers work in a range of environments, including design and advertising agencies, film and media production companies, architecture and photography studios, and in-house creative departments.

  • What qualifications are common for Studio Manager jobs?question toggle

    Requirements vary, but employers often value relevant operations or production experience, project coordination, budgeting, communication, and leadership skills. Some roles may request industry-specific experience or familiarity with project management software.

  • How much do Studio Manager jobs pay?question toggle

    Compensation depends on factors such as industry, location, experience, and scope of responsibility. Ladders focuses on vetted professional jobs paying $100,000 or more; review each listing for its specific salary information.

  • How can I find Studio Manager jobs paying $100,000 or more?question toggle

    Search Ladders for Studio Manager openings and review listings for responsibilities, qualifications, location, and compensation. You can use your experience and career goals to identify roles that are a strong fit.