Studio Head

As the Studio Head at Barcode's Production Studio in Mumbai, you will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end management of the flagship production studio. Your role will involve ensuring seamless bookings, maintaining pristine studio operations, and delivering best-in-class service to both internal teams and external clients. Leveraging your network of local production houses, crew, and freelancers will be crucial in maximizing studio utilization and upholding global-standard quality. Your key responsibilities will include: - Managing daily studio operations, including the booking calendar, kit/inventory management, and facility upkeep. - Implementing SOPs for health & safety, equipment check-in/out, and studio cleanliness. - Monitoring studio utilization metrics and identifying areas for improvement. - Building and maintaining relationships with top-tier local production houses, DOPs, art directors, stylists, and crew freelancers. - Acting as the primary liaison for studio tours, rate negotiations, and service-level agreements. - Managing a booking system for internal teams and external clients, coordinating calendars, and providing real-time updates. - Owning studio P&L, preparing budgets, forecasting revenue, and managing vendor contracts. - Analyzing market trends, developing add-on packages, and leading quarterly reviews with senior leadership. To be successful in this role, you must have: - 5+ years of experience in studio management or production services. - A deep network of Mumbai-based production vendors, freelance crews, and service providers. - Proven P&L ownership and experience in hitting revenue targets. - Familiarity with studio booking software and production workflows. - Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple concurrent productions. Key competencies and skills required for this role include: - Relationship Building - Operational Excellence - Commercial Acumen - Communication - Problem Solving This role will offer you the opportunity to lead a best-in-class 5000 sq ft. Mumbai studio, shape future offerings at one of India's fastest-growing influencer agencies, and collaborate with top creative talent and blue-chip brand partners on a daily basis.,