Design Studio Manager

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$70.00/hr - $80.00/hr

We are seeking a highly experienced Design Studio/ Production Manager to lead production operations for a fast-moving creative team delivering a high volume of complex content. This is a hybrid role between a Design Studio Manager and Production Manager, responsible for driving workflows, quality control, delivery, and execution excellence across a wide range of assets — including PowerPoint decks, live productions, print and production design, executive events, conferences, and large-scale internal communications.

This is not a traditional design agency environment. While agency experience is valuable, the work leans heavily toward scientific education rather than marketing or PR, and the team operates within a flat organizational structure. Success in this role requires someone who is comfortable leading execution without rigid hierarchy and who can collaborate seamlessly with designers, subject-matter experts, and senior executives alike.

• Plan, organize, and maintain production schedules across multiple concurrent initiatives
• Assess project scope and resource requirements, ensuring efficient utilization of creative talent
• Own delivery timelines and ensure milestones are consistently met
• Drive executional excellence while maintaining a collaborative, high-trust team culture

• Partner closely with designers (graphic, 3D, motion, UX/UI, video) to coach for high-quality execution
• Work with Quantum Subject Matter Experts and technical stakeholders to ingest complex information and translate it into accessible, high-impact content
• Maintain quality standards across all deliverables, with a strong focus on scientific accuracy and clarity

• Support work streams involving C-level executives and CVP-level leadership
• Manage production for executive events including round tables, quarterly all-hands, conferences, trade shows, and live productions
• Oversee logistics, run-of-show planning, and execution for live and hybrid events
• Open and manage Purchase Orders (POs)
• Oversee production budgets and vendor relationships
• Ensure financial accountability across all projects

• 10+ years working with creative professionals (graphic, 3D, motion, UX/UI, video production)
• Demonstrated experience supporting C-suite and senior executives
• Proven success operating in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments with high quality standards
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft tools and project management platforms
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud, Figma, and 3D production pipelines
• Experience with live production strongly preferred
• Background in scientific education, journalism, or digital news is a significant plus
• Comfortable driving execution within a flat team structure and operating effectively at all organizational levels

• Mid-Senior level

• Contract

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• IT Services and IT Consulting, Design Services, and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance