Studio Manager @ Oxford International Education Group

Overview The University of Southampton, in partnership with Oxford International Education Group (OIEG), has successfully launched its first international campus in India, located in Gurgaon, Delhi. This initiative, developed in response to India's New Education Policy, represents a significant investment in transnational education. The campus provides Indian students with the opportunity to earn a globally recognised degree without leaving the country.

• Job Purpose We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Studio Manager to manage the studio and oversee the end-to-end execution of creative, video, photography, print and event production.
• The role will manage production workflows, resources, equipment, vendors and budgets while ensuring high-quality and timely delivery.
• The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of creative production, film-making, photography, printing, events and emerging AI tools.
• The position requires a proactive, agile and solution-oriented professional who can coordinate multiple projects and stakeholders, manage production readiness and ensure consistent quality across creative and on-ground outputs.
• Creative and Content Production Manage end-to-end production of creative assets, videos, photography, social media content and marketing collateral.
• Translate creative briefs into practical production plans and coordinate designers, videographers, photographers, editors and other creative resources.
• Ensure quality, brand consistency and timely delivery of all creative outputs.
• Accurate reporting and candidate experience.
• Video and Photography Production Plan and manage shoots, including locations, talent, crew, equipment and production schedules.
• Apply strong working knowledge of film/video production, cinematography, lighting, sound, cameras, equipment and post-production.
• Coordinate photography requirements across campus, students, faculty, events and institutional activities.
• AI and Creative Technology Stay updated with AI tools, emerging technologies and content creation platforms for ideation, design, video, editing and production.
• Identify opportunities to use technology and AI to improve creative quality, productivity and turnaround time.
• Print and Production Manage production of brochures, prospectuses, banners, standees, event branding and other marketing collateral.
• Maintain working knowledge of offset and digital printing, materials, finishing and fabrication.
• Manage printers, fabricators and production vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery.
• Events and On-ground Production Manage end-to-end creative and production requirements for events and activations, including branding, AV, lighting, sound, photography, videography, fabrication and printing.
• Coordinate internal teams and external vendors to ensure smooth on-ground execution.
• Studio, Budget and Vendor Management Manage studio operations, equipment, inventory, maintenance and production readiness.
• Manage project schedules, studio bookings, budgets, quotations, invoices and cost tracking.
• Manage and negotiate with vendors, freelancers, production houses, printers and event partners.
• Stakeholder Management and Reporting Act as the key coordination point between Marketing, Creative, internal stakeholders, agencies and production partners.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines while proactively resolving operational challenges.
• Prepare regular MIS and production reports covering projects, budgets, utilisation, timelines and vendor performance.
• Special Requirements Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, a proactive approach and a solution-oriented mindset while working under pressure and managing multiple priorities.
• Strong understanding of creative and production workflows, including film production, photography, lighting, sound and video production.
• Working knowledge of print production, materials, fabrication and event production.
• Strong project, budget, vendor and production management skills.
• Hands-on ability to coordinate shoots, events, vendors and production activities from planning through delivery.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate across internal teams, agencies and external partners.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and deliver high-quality work within tight timelines.
• Familiarity with AI-powered creative and productivity tools, with an interest in adopting emerging technologies.
• Flexible in supporting key institutional activities, events and production requirements, which may occasionally require working outside normal business hours, including evenings and weekends, in consultation with the line manager.