Studio Manager & Business Development Manager

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities
1. Studio Operations Management

• Oversee and manage all aspects of the studio's day-to-day
•  operations, ensuring it remains clean, organized, and fully functional.
• Conduct regular inspections and ensure that all equipment, props, and
• studio essentials are maintained and available for use.
•  Supervise the housekeeping team to maintain a professional and welcoming environment.

2.Studio Shoot Coordination

•   Act as the primary point of contact for clients during studio shoots,
• ensuring clear communication and a seamless client experience.
• Plan and execute studio shoots in alignment with the company’s
• quality standards, including pre-shoot preparation and on-site
• coordination.
• Conduct equipment checks and ensure all tools are operational and
• backups are available if needed.
• Troubleshoot any operational issues during shoots to minimize
• disruption and ensure client satisfaction.
• Ensure all systems and processes are followed during studio shoots, providing regular feedback for improvement.

3. Production Coordination

• Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure the smooth execution
• of production projects.
• Coordinate with photographers, assistants, and creative professionals
• to ensure studio shoots run on schedule.
• Monitor the progress of shoots, ensuring they align with the client
• brief and the company’s standards of excellence.
• Manage the documentation and records of studio shoots for
• operational and client reporting.

4. Client Relationship Management

• Handle all client communication, from initial inquiry to final delivery,
• ensuring a superior client experience.
• Proactively address client feedback and concerns to maintain high
• levels of satisfaction.
• Build and nurture relationships with existing and prospective clients to
• encourage repeat business and referrals.

5. Process Optimization and Team Training

• Continuously review and refine studio workflows and systems to
• improve operational efficiency.
• Organize periodic training sessions for the team to enhance their skills
• in studio management and client handling.

6.Client Base Expansion & Revenue Stream diversification

• Expanding our client base is central to this role. Proactively seek new
• client segments and untapped markets.
• Focus on developing diverse revenue streams to sustain Framed
• Productions’ growth. This could involve expanding into service
• packages, product collaborations, retainer-based arrangements for brands, or cross- promotional deals.

7. Strategic Partnerships & Alliances:

• Liaise with clients and internal teams to ensure the smooth execution
• of production projects.
• Forming partnerships with complementary businesses—such as
• decorators for set design, venues & locations for photoshoots,
• alliances with other vendors critical to a business is essential for
• boosting Framed Productions & Framed Studio’s visibility and client
• acquisition potential.

8. Market Analysis & Competitive Strategy:

• Expanding our client base is central to this role. Proactively seek new
• client segments and untapped markets.
• Continuously monitor industry trends, competitor moves, and client
• preferences, using data insights to adapt Framed Productions’
• offerings.
• Create strategies that align with current trends and anticipate
• emerging ones, ensuring that Framed Productions & Framed Studio
• consistently resonates with its audience and evolves with industry
• demands.

Qualifications and Skills
Mandatory Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, photography, or a
• related field.
• Proven experience (2+ years) in studio management, production
• coordination, or a similar role in the photography or creative industry.
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with exceptional attention
• to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build strong client
• and team relationships.
• Preferred Skills
• Familiarity with photography equipment and studio processes.
• Problem-solving skills to address operational issues efficiently.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with a proactive
• attitude.
• Experience in managing housekeeping and ensuring the upkeep of
• professional spaces.