Tech & entertainment company founded in 2008, with a dream of bringing exciting, technology-powered entertainment in sports & gaming to millions of customers around the world
Responsibilities
As a Head of Studio reporting the Global VP of Brand, you’ll play a key role in turning their multi-brand’s identity into impactful creative and communication outputs
You will lead their diverse and dynamic team of in-house designers and actively work on planning, processes and tools to keep up with their ambitious plans and company vision
And doing so in close collaboration with multiple teams and departments, which you will have direct contact with, making sure all works in smooth and optimum way
You will also be a leader in the team, responsible not only for daily tasks but also for people development and further building studio team
Manage, lead and develop the creative studio team, with main base in Romania but team members also present across multiple markets.
Continually raise the bar for creative excellence and creative innovation with the goal to build the best in class studio
Create and implement team goals, operating processes, team goals, expectations and workflows to ensure a smooth production process, with a high-quality bar and on-time delivery
Analyze stakeholders’ feedback and course-correct accordingly
Actively manage the team budget, tools and resources to ensure studio operations can scale in support of business growth
Lead the scanning, testing, assessment and implementation of new technologies that amplify the quality and quantity of assets produced by the studio team
Create trusted relationships with internal stakeholder’s cross commercial and product teams, understanding their goals, plans and expectations from studio team
Build lock-step alignment with the Creative brand design team to ensure the outputs of the Studio team are in line with our Brand guidelines and creative direction.
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of commercial experience in managing and leading design studios and projects
Ability to structure and run the global studio as an internal agency team collaborating with multiple stakeholders
Strong understanding of creative and design process with willingness to optimize
Understand and close the gaps in constantly testing and optimizing available tools
Understand brand strategy to ensure all ideas align with the brand
Have a comprehensive understanding of budgeting, project planning/forecasting, and resource allocation
Have a sharp eye for talent — this role will include building out the team and continuing to nurture/grow a positive studio culture and skill sets
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and mentor a team towards achieving common goals
Ability to collaborate across departments and with global teams to plan creative resources and support
