Studio Manager

Primark exists to serve the ‘Savvy Shoppers’ of the world, creating MAXIMUM JOY AT MINIMUM COST. We make LOOKING GOOD and FEELING GOOD cost less. With a culture of maximum care: for our customers and colleagues, our partners and the planet. With minimum waste, damage or disrespect. We are PRIMARK.

We are a £9bn+ turnover business with operations across 400+ stores and 16 international markets (and growing). Over the past 15 years, we’ve transformed into a true Retail giant with a global footprint that covers 16 selling markets and now employs over 80,000 colleagues worldwide.

Are you a master of studio orchestration, a cost-conscious negotiator, and a collaborative relationship builder? Look no further! We’re seeking a Studio Manager who thrives on the pulse creative photography.

What You’ll Do:
In your role, you’ll collaborate with different people across a range of skillsets. Here’s a flavour of your day-to-day:

• Collaborative Relationships: Act as a key liaison between the wider business and the studio, fostering collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
• Efficient Studio Operations: Manage day-to-day administration and operations of photo studios, ensuring efficiency for e-commerce and creative photography.
• Cost Management: Monitor studio costs, negotiate competitive rates, and maintain efficient operations.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive quality enhancements, process optimization, and capability improvements within the studio.
• Workflow Coordination: Work closely with the Samples and Production Teams to manage studio workflow and capacity effectively.
• Creative Support: Assist with in-house creative shoots and maintain high standards across fashion and lifestyle photography.
• Based within the studio you will work collaboratively with the wider studio team to continuously improve the standard of imagery delivered and garner a creative working environment

What You’ll Bring:
Here at Primark, we want everyone to feel valued – so please bring your authentic self to work, of course with some other key experience and abilities for this role in particular:

• 4+ years’ experience in a similar studio-based role
• Solid understanding of e-commerce studio operations and creative shoot production
• Experience in team management
• Highly skilled in budget management and negotiation
• Proficient in IT (Microsoft Office suite and Photoshop) with excellent creative and photography abilities

Ready? Great - because we can’t wait to see what you can offer. You’ll be joining a team of diverse, passionate, and talented individuals where you’ll truly belong, collaborating on projects that will shape the future of our industry. If you’re excited about this role but don’t meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply. You may be the right candidate for this role or another one, and our recruitment team can assist you in determining how your skills fit in, our way.

Apply to be part of our future and we’ll help you develop yours.
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