Head of Studio @ Designit

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Full-Time

Head of Studio

Posted on 3/27/2023

Designit

1,001-5,000 employees

Global experience innovation company offering bespoke solutions

Consulting

Senior

London, UK

Responsibilities

Ensure the operational efficiency of the studio, overseeing the day-to-day running of the office and managing the team to deliver outstanding work on time and on budget
Hire and manage a talented team to the right size, craft, and experience to meet the needs of our clients
Promote pastoral wellbeing and ensure everyone in the Studio feels valued, motivated, and supported
Identify opportunities for growth and work with senior management to implement strategic initiatives
Manage the intake of work for the Design teams, ensuring we have the right skills in place to meet the strategic goals of the business
Manage project scopes, timelines, and budgets for studio projects, liaising with Talent and Creative Resource Management on the hiring and management of freelance talent
Overall management of the studio space, ensuring it is well-maintained and meets the needs of the team
Liaise with senior management on the financial management of the Studio, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Wipro Transformation: As a key player in our agency's transformation, you will be responsible for driving change and implementing new processes to ensure we are delivering high-quality work to our clients
Financial Independence: You will be responsible for driving revenue growth and profitability for the Studio, with a focus on both the top line (commercial team & Wipro synergy) and bottom line (operations/finance)
Culture & People: You will be responsible for promoting a positive culture and ensuring our people feel valued, motivated, and supported
Creative Excellence: You will be responsible for maintaining our reputation for delivering outstanding creative work

We are a fast-growing design agency looking for a Head of Studio to lead our London-based team. The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing a team and driving profitability. As Head of Studio, you will be responsible for the overall P&L of the Studio, including order booking, revenue recognition, margin, utilization and overall accountability for the overall profitability.

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Ensure the operational efficiency of the studio, overseeing the day-to-day running of the office and managing the team to deliver outstanding work on time and on budget.
Hire and manage a talented team to the right size, craft, and experience to meet the needs of our clients.
Promote pastoral wellbeing and ensure everyone in the Studio feels valued, motivated, and supported.
Identify opportunities for growth and work with senior management to implement strategic initiatives.
Manage the intake of work for the Design teams, ensuring we have the right skills in place to meet the strategic goals of the business.
Manage project scopes, timelines, and budgets for studio projects, liaising with Talent and Creative Resource Management on the hiring and management of freelance talent.
Overall management of the studio space, ensuring it is well-maintained and meets the needs of the team.
Liaise with senior management on the financial management of the Studio, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

Key Goals:

Wipro Transformation: As a key player in our agency’s transformation, you will be responsible for driving change and implementing new processes to ensure we are delivering high-quality work to our clients.
Financial Independence: You will be responsible for driving revenue growth and profitability for the Studio, with a focus on both the top line (commercial team & Wipro synergy) and bottom line (operations/finance).
Culture & People: You will be responsible for promoting a positive culture and ensuring our people feel valued, motivated, and supported.
Creative Excellence: You will be responsible for maintaining our reputation for delivering outstanding creative work.

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Please apply in English, as that is our main language in Designit.

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Designit, a Wipro company, stands out as a global experience innovation firm that has been delivering strategic, design, marketing, and tech solutions for over three decades. The company's competitive edge lies in its creative pragmatism approach, which has attracted high-profile clients such as BMW, Kraft-Heinz, and Microsoft. With a diverse team of over 700 professionals across 14 locations worldwide, Designit fosters a culture of unity and ambition, aiming to drive positive change and progress in the world.

Company Stage

M&A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

København, Denmark

Founded

1991

Growth & Insights

Headcount

6 month growth

↑ 10%

1 year growth

↑ 35%

2 year growth

↑ 62%

Benefits

Health, vision, & dental insurance

FSAs

Discounts on pet insurance

PTO

Paid holidays

Remote work flexibility

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