Studio Head

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Role Overview

As Studio Head, you will own end-to-end management of Barcode’s flagship Mumbai production studio—ensuring seamless bookings, pristine studio operations, and best-in-class service for internal teams and external clients. You’ll leverage your network of local production houses, crew, and freelancers to maximize studio utilization and uphold global-standard quality.

Key Responsibilities

Studio Operations & Maintenance

• Oversee daily studio operations: booking calendar, kit/inventory management (lighting, grip, props, backdrops), and facility upkeep.
• Implement SOPs for health & safety, equipment check-in/out, and studio cleanliness (pre- and post-shoot).
• Monitor studio utilization metrics; identify and rectify downtime or bottlenecks.

Client & Freelancer Relations

• Build and maintain relationships with top-tier local production houses, DOPs, art directors, stylists, and crew freelancers.
• Act as primary liaison for studio tours, rate negotiations, and service-level agreements.
• Source and recommend vetted talent (camera operators, gaffers, grips, assistants) to ensure high production value.

Booking & Scheduling

• Manage an intuitive booking system (e.g., Studio Ninja, Calendly) for internal teams and external clients—balancing priority bookings, lead times, and over-runs.
• Coordinate cross-departmental calendars to prevent conflicts (creative, post-production, events).
• Provide real-time availability updates and rapid turnaround on tentative holds and confirmations.

Budgeting & Vendor Management

• Own studio P&L: prepare annual budgets, forecast utilization revenue, and track actuals.
• Negotiate vendor contracts (catering, craft services, equipment rental top-ups) to optimize cost without compromising quality.
• Ensure timely invoicing and reconciliation of studio bookings and ancillary services.

Strategic Development & Growth

• Analyze market trends and competitor studios to evolve our service offering (e.g., AR/VR capture, live-stream capabilities, hybrid-event setups).
• Develop add-on packages (pre-lit sets, green-screen bundles, turnkey production crews) to drive incremental revenue.
• Lead quarterly reviews with senior leadership on studio performance, client feedback, and roadmap for enhancements.

Must-Have Qualifications & Experience

• 5+ years in studio management or production services, preferably in an agency, broadcast, or high-end rental house.
• Deep network of Mumbai-based production vendors, freelance crews, and ancillary service providers.
• Proven P&L ownership with experience hitting utilization and revenue targets.
• Hands-on familiarity with studio booking software and production workflows.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail; able to juggle multiple concurrent productions.

Core Competencies & Skills

• Relationship Building:

  Natural connector who can build and maintain high-trust partnerships.

• Operational Excellence:

  Process-orientated with an eye for continuous improvement.

• Commercial Acumen:

  Sharp negotiator and savvy budget steward.

• Communication:

  Clear, proactive communicator—comfortable briefing C-suite and technical teams alike.

• Problem Solving:

  Rapid decision-maker who stays calm under production-day pressure.

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Lead a best-in-class, 5000 sq ft. Mumbai studio built to global standards.
• Shape the studio’s future offerings at one of India’s fastest-growing influencer agencies.
• Collaborate daily with top creative talent and blue-chip brand partners.