Jason Bruges is looking for a studio manager to join its team in London, UK.

Company Overview

Jason Bruges is internationally renowned as a pioneer of the hybrid space between art, architecture and technology. His artworks are site-specific, ‘sculptural barometers’ that tap into the emotional tapestry of a community or place by translating live feedback into living, breathing, spatial interventions.

In 2002, Jason set up Jason Bruges Studio where he works with talented team of architects, engineers, computational designers, creative technologists and project managers to deliver a diverse array of art projects world-wide.

Some of the Studio’s most celebrated work includes The Constant Gardeners a robotic zen garden which took place during the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic games and Digital Phyllotaxy, a giant, tree-like media canopy for Hankook Tire in Seoul.

Job Overview and Role Objectives

Working closely with senior team members, you will oversee project resourcing with a clear, detail-oriented approach. This includes tracking team allocation, planned versus remaining time, current workloads, project needs, deadlines, and deliverables. You will ensure each project is appropriately resourced, maintaining a balance that supports both efficiency and quality. You will regularly communicate resourcing insights to the management team, helping to keep projects lean, effective, and on track to deliver innovative, high-quality work on time and within budget

In addition, you will support and nurture a team of 20+, helping to keep them engaged, motivated, and inspired. You will play a key role in fostering a positive, rewarding studio environment where people can do their best work and contribute to the creative vision of the business.

We approach everything with curiosity and enthusiasm; as Studio Manager, you will help ground this energy with practical oversight, ensuring we stay realistic while preserving our sense of excitement.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

Resource management:

working with the management team to allocate and carefully monitor the amount of staff time we spend on each stage of a project to ensure it is managed efficiently
lead regular team meetings and check in with people to ensure resourcing is correct, projects are on track and work is produced to deadlines
work with the team to ensure meetings are scheduled at the right time to review work efficiently and provide clear status reports
work with the management and finance team to ensure that our billing schedule is aligned with our deadlines
work closely with the NB team to prepare for upcoming resourcing needs
work closely with the EA to manage Founders time for internal project reviews
assist MD in R and D process

HR management:

help make sure the studio team of 20+ is engaged, motivated, and inspired
help us maintain a studio that is rewarding and fun to work for and ensure the team is in the best position to deliver against the creative vision of the business
manage holidays, recruitment process, employment contracts, on boarding, staff reviews, freelance team management and any other related HR issues
help ensure the health and wellbeing of the team
being the first point of contact for any concerns they might have
coordinate regular social and learning events to support a positive culture in the studio

Operations, systems and procedures:

ensure the studio operationally and administratively works efficiently
maintain a comfortable and tidy working environment
responsible for Health and Safety within the office, including policy and procedures
oversee IT and collaborate with consultants to ensure IT provisions are fit for purpose and team has necessary requirements
oversee maintenance of all aspects of the studio premises and equipment and ensure that any issues or repairs are tended to promptly
ensure that all equipment and necessary supplies are available and in good working order for staff and day-to-day operations
order office and kitchen supplies, collecting and distributing post, setting up for meetings

New Business/ EA Support:

manage other company email accounts
assist the new business team with organising client events to promote the studios work, nurture existing client relationships and foster new ones, enhance new business opportunities
a strong knowledge of Founder’s key relationships and target clients are required for strategic planning
support new business team with maintaining and updating the studio website
depth of new business and/or EA support dependant on candidate’s background and skills

Behaviours

curious and approachable, with great interpersonal and communication skills
energetic self-starter that enjoys getting stuck in and finding solutions
detail focused, enjoys planning and management
must be able to deal with issues involving confidentiality with professionalism and integrity
empathy, sensitivity and emotional intelligence
takes the time to focus and listen to employees and help motivate and empower them to work together to get the job done
an interest in the interactive art installation sector

Skills and Experience Required

over four years practice management experience
strong experience in project time management and allocation within a creative environment with demonstrable experience in using and developing procedures for time recording, management and analysis
proven experience with project/resourcing management software such as Teamgantt, Harvest/Forecast
fully proficient in usual office software such as MS Office, Word, Excel, Mail etc.
experience with CRM software (ex: Pipedrive, Salesforce or equivalent)
excellent line management experience with time and performance management skills
basic understanding of employment law and HR practice including acquisition, optimisation and retention of talent

At Jason Bruges Studio, we believe in diversity of thought and experience. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. If you’re passionate about art and design, bring a unique perspective and transferrable skills, we want to hear from you.

Company Benefits

Jason Bruges Offers a comprehensive package of additional benefits that include the following items amongst others. Further detail on the benefits can be provided to a successful applicant.

additional holiday after 2 years’ service, up to maximum of five additional days
enrolment on our corporate Healthcare package after probationary period
free weekly yoga
cycle to work scheme
quarterly cultural trips
enhanced Maternity/paternity package
an annual Profit Share subject to business performance and additional terms and conditions

Jason Bruges Studio jobs

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