Central Studio Assistant Manager - Art Department - 5+ Years - Bangalore
Location - Bangalore
Summary - Join a globally aligned Creative Services function within a leading multinational organization as a Central Studio Assistant Manager. This role requires a dynamic, empathetic leader to manage a multidisciplinary creative team including Project Managers, Studio Leads, Graphic Designers, and Proofreaders. You will support operational excellence, talent development, and ensure the team delivers high-quality creative output aligned with brand and service standards.
Your Future Employer
A global leader in the risk and insurance industry with a strong creative backbone. The India GCoE is an integral part of the organization’s worldwide creative delivery and business growth, known for a strong commitment to design excellence, inclusive culture, and talent development.
Responsibilities -
Manage day-to-day operations of the Central Studio team, including resourcing, schedules, and leave planning.
Evaluate and monitor team performance against KPIs, resolving conflicts and addressing attrition risks.
Collaborate with onshore leads to track onboarding and identify training needs.
Contribute to performance reviews, skill development, and career pathing of creative team members.
Ensure alignment with Art Department guidelines, processes, and SLAs.
Coordinate and communicate feedback and status updates with senior leadership.
Foster collaboration across time-zone specific teams to function as a cohesive global unit.
Maintain in-depth understanding of creative workflows, brand standards, and project delivery expectations.
Requirements -
Master’s Degree or equivalent experience in Creative/Design/Communications domain.
Minimum 5 years of experience in managing creative teams.
Strong verbal and written English communication and presentation skills.
Proven leadership with empathy, problem-solving mindset, and mentorship capabilities.
Preferred Skills -
Experience in project/resource management.
Proficiency with Workfront or similar project management tools.
Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite.
What is in it for you -
Opportunity to work with a global creative team on impactful brand and marketing initiatives.
Build, mentor, and lead a diverse team in a collaborative environment.
Exposure to global brand strategy and creative leadership.
Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.
Reach us: If you think this role is aligned with your career, kindly write me an email along with your updated CV on megha.rajput@crescendogroup.in for a confidential discussion on the role.
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