Director of Studio Operations

The Director of Studio Operations operates as the US Studio Lead reporting to the Chief Creative Officer of the Americas, with accountability to the Global Chief Production Officer. With US Studio budget and operations oversight, The Director of Studio Operations responsibilities include, employee oversight and management, client-facing production management, operational delivery, financial stewardship, strategic oversight and cross-studio accountability. The Director of Studio Operations’ purview is the U.S. network with primary residency within the Cincinnati hub. Relocation assistance will be provided for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

Multi-studio leadership and operational oversight (Cincinnati, Portland)

Full financial lifecycle ownership and accountability

Manage a bench of freelance talent, including photographers, stylists, and MUA’s

Partner with Client Leadership to secure long-term commitments

Studio footprint optimization aligned with real estate strategy

Champion adoption of AI, CGI, automation, and SaaS platforms

Build and mentor Studio teams to scale operations efficiently

Coach, mentor, build, and improve a team of experts including photographers, producers, and stylists

Includes a leadership role in the hiring process, employee performance reviews and production training

Contribute to new business presentations, creating and presenting compelling content

Author and editor of case studies and studio POVs

Qualifications

10+ years studio production, specifically within photography, videography, CGI, Generative AI, and digital partnerships

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field preferred

Proven experience managing studio operations

Demonstrated expertise in production and post-production technologies and workflows

Has experience managing multiple clients and projects simultaneouslyExperience working cross-functionally across agency departments

Experience developing scopes of work and project plans for project budgets over $300,000

Benefits

Unlimited PTO after 90-days of employment

10 paid holidays per year

Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision

401k with employer matching (after 1 year of service)

Referral bonus for bringing great talent to the organization

A savings discount plan on entertainment, hotel stays, travel, shopping, and more!

In accordance with applicable pay-transparency laws, the compensation range for this role reflects a good-faith estimate based on factors including internal equity, relevant experience, skills, qualifications, geographic location, and market data. Final compensation will be determined at the time of offer. Range: $150,000-160,000 USD annually.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

For US based roles, ITG participates in E-Verify, the federal program for electronic verification of eligibility.

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