Studio Production Lead

DNA Recruit are partnering with a Global Full-Service Agency operating at the intersection of Creativity, Technology and Commerce. Their focus is on delivering dynamic, high-impact brand experiences across Digital, Retail, Social and Experiential platforms.

About the Role: 
As Studio Production Lead, you’ll build and manage an on-site content team responsible for delivering high volumes of high-quality digital content across multiple European markets. You'll lead end-to-end creative production – from video and static asset creation to campaign toolkits and local market adaptations – while ensuring exceptional operational standards.

You’ll be responsible for managing studio workflows, maintaining brand consistency, and optimising production processes using tools like Jira and AI-driven platforms. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in fast-paced, high-volume environments and knows how to balance creative quality with speed and scale.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead daily studio operations across digital, static, and video content production
• Deliver creative assets for campaigns, D2C always-on content, and channel exclusives
• Manage end-to-end production workflows using Jira, ensuring transparency and efficiency
• Implement automation and AI tools (e.g. Adobe Firefly, Creative X, Dragonfly) to improve turnaround time and quality
• Own production schedules, resource planning, and team allocation across multiple concurrent projects
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure clear briefs and smooth delivery
• Maintain detailed trackers, calendars, and status updates across all active workstreams
• Oversee asset storage, version control, and library hygiene, including AI-assisted tagging and search
• Act as final quality control on all creative outputs, ensuring brand consistency and accuracy
• Report on studio performance and team bandwidth, continuously identifying areas to optimise

 
Skills and Experience Required:

• 5+ years’ experience in Content Production or Creative Operations within an agency
• Demonstrated ability to lead high-volume production across digital, video, and campaign content
• Experience working across European markets, including localisation and translation workflows
• Advanced skills in Jira (or similar tools) for project and workflow management
• Hands-on experience with asset management systems and content library organisation
• Familiarity with AI and automation tools for creative production
• Excellent communication, organisation, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong attention to detail, with a passion for process improvement and creative quality
• Confident multitasker who can manage deadlines, dependencies, and production risks

 
Personal Attributes:

• Proactive and solution-oriented, with a hands-on leadership style
• Thrives in a fast-paced, high-output environment
• Comfortable navigating change and scaling new processes
• Strong collaborator, able to bring clarity and structure to creative delivery
• Passionate about innovation, efficiency, and producing outstanding content

 
Salary, Location & Reference:

• Salary: £60K – £65K + Benefits
• Location: Surrey (4 days in office / 1 WFH)
• Contract: 12-month FTC
• Job Reference: #83791

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