Overview of the role:

We are looking for a Creative Services Manager for one of OLIVER’s biggest and newest clients.

Reporting into the Head of Delivery, the Creative Services Manager, will be responsible for managing the production and delivery process and operations functions for all Creative projects submitted through the Studio.

The CSM is the key driver for the creative delivery engine, and as such is responsible for the investigation, and translation of client briefs into a feasible, cost efficient creative solution using their extensive experience and knowledge of delivering cross platform projects and using smart operational processes and workflow management. Working in close collaboration with the Content Team Leader to understand our clients’ needs and to inspire the team to deliver brilliant work in the most effective way and with an outstanding service ethos.

What you will be doing:

Management and Facilitation of project set up + reporting

• Managing and documenting the triage process for new projects.
• Decision maker of where and how work is funnelled through the Studio and wider agency
• Assigning a Job owner and or Project Lead.
• Facilitate clear direction and communication for projects directed to near site or Global Production Portal (GPP) teams.
• Manage and advise on Kick off meetings for all projects.
• Collaborating with CTL to create weekly reports on finance and status of department for client and OLIVER.
• Managing daily / weekly WIP meetings with the on-site team.
• Managing Key Projects when required.

Workflow and Resourcing

• Managing workflow for the onsite studio
• Working with Design Director to build / review the studio team structure and skill requirements
• Managing resource utilization and liaising with Central resource teams for peaks in volume of work / utilizing skillsets not available onsite
• Ensure that the onsite team have all required resources and equipment.
• Responsible for Onboarding any new team members.
• Ensuring all team members (including onsite, near site and GPP) adhere to the client’s processes and guidelines

What you need:

• Excellent client engagement skills with the ability and confidence to Liaise with Senior Client Stakeholders
• Experience + knowledge of delivering cross-platform projects e.g. digital display, website and video – In order to advise in triage of new briefs
• Confident in estimating complex, cross-platform projects
• Experience working with offshore 3rd parties and implications of this. E.g. financially and operationally
• The ability to manage and filter workflow as well as organise and prioritise workloads to maximise productivity
• Considered, assertive and influential; ability to lead, with the skills and aptitude to develop and motivate a team
• Able to think on your feet and make decisions; someone who finds solutions rather than simply reports problems.
• Proactive and adaptable, able to effectively work under pressure
• Experience in working as part of a team to deliver high quality work that is on time and within budget
• Experience in prioritizing and effectively managing multiple projects simultaneously
• Highly adaptable to new procedures & systems, and ensuring that these systems are adhered to
• Strong attention to detail and a passion to make sure quality control procedures are adhered to

Posted on 07 Sep 18:13