Design Studio Manager

Were

on the hunt for a brilliant

Design Studio Manager

to

own the

workflow,

resource

and

communication of

our in

-

house

design

function at Red Engine

,

the team behind Flight Club and Electric Shuffle.

Youll

support

a talented mix of

I

ntegrated

, Product and

D

igital

D

esigners

to deliver excellence

across a wide range of standout

global

projects

and campaigns

.This is

a central role

in a fast-paced, high-output

design

studio.

It requires both an empathetic touch, and

the ability to

multi-task

across

numerous

brands, functions, and channels

.

The end goal

is

to

empower

both

the

D

esigners

and the Head of

Design

to

perform to the best of their abilities.What

Youll

DoLeadershipLine

manage

and mentor a team of integrated and digital designers, driving

their skills and

development

to

enhance

their job satisfaction and

performance

Represent the Design function to

Red Engine

, franchise

partners

and external suppliers

Creative Ops and Studio WorkflowOwn the day-to-day running of the

design

studio

-

from managing backlogs to

ensuring

clear, efficient creative workflows

Act as the gatekeeper for requests, filtering

comms

and tasks to the right team members

Be the design team

s

central point

of contact for both internal and external

partners

Monitor

the

design

life-cycle

,

structure

and

tools

identifying

and implementing innovations and improvements where necessary

Act as a key stakeholder in terms of

creative

output, partnering with the Head of Design to ensure everything leaving the studio is on brand and

to the highest of standards

Resource

and PlanningTrack team time

and

report monthly with Head of Design

Own

time and resource allocation across

product s

quads in partnership with Product Managers

Forecast

and plan for busy periods,

identifying

risks and flagging support needs to the Head of Design

Partner with

Creative Lead

to

ensure

process and upkeep of

our multiple

Brand Guidelines and Creative Server,

providing

assets

that

are up-to-date and easy to access

Maintain

freelancer database for creative resourcing

Manage freelancer bookings, budgets, and contracts, ensuring smooth onboarding and delivery

Production Oversight and Quality ControlSupport the Head of Design in

maintaining

high standards

across all studio print output

Liaise with suppliers to keep production on time, on brief, and on budget

Help the team navigate production decisions and ensure

theyre

equipped with the right tools and guides

Ensure all design output is well

organised, consistently delivered, and brand

aligned

Coordinate proofreading through third parties at key stages in the design process

What

Youll

BringProven experience in a design or creative studio environment

Working knowledge of design tools and software, ideal candidate coming from a design background themselves

Strong organisational and project management skills

-

M

icrosoft

Planner

,

Teams

,

SharePoint experience a big plus

Great team

leadership

, line management

and communication skills

-

you know how to inspire, organise, and bring the best out of people

Comfort working cross

functionally and internationally with multiple

stakeholders

Confident communicator and natural problem solver

Eye for design and a passion for quality, brand, and detail

Experience managing external freelancers or suppliers

. Knowledge of IR35

What you''ll getCompetitive payAnnual bonus33 days annual leave inclusive of Bank HolidaysFusion working (our team are regularly in our venues, working collaboratively in our bright offices in Angel, or focusing on individual projects with work from home Thursdays)Staff discount in all venues (50% off Sunday, Monday, 25% off Tuesday

Saturday, and free game hire)Private healthcareRegular team socialsand weekly lunch in venueMonthly learning and development classes, quarterly teambuilding eventsSummer and Christmas socialsHelp @ hand 24/7 health supportFree access to therapy, nutritionists, and physiotherapistsAbout UsHello, we are Red Engine, the team behind the award-winning global brands Flight Club and Electric Shuffle. We''re obsessed with disrupting the hospitality industry by creating and delivering the best possible experience - across all venues, products and brands.

Our central team covers the full spectrum of skills needed to bring each concept to life

from design to marketing, sales to interior design, people and training, to finance, gaming and HR and everything in between. Were not just a team of people, we are dreamers, artists, rocket scientists, content curators, forward thinkers and the industrys finest. We love what we do and are proud to be included in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025.With a total of 19 incredible venues throughout the UK, and a further 16 around the globe, we have ambitious plans and are passionate about developing new and exciting products, which means were always growing and looking for passionate people to join the family.Here at Red Engine, we believe our success begins and ends with our people. We are committed to a diverse culture where all our team feel respected and included. We acknowledge the power that a diverse set of beliefs and perspectives can bring, and that a variety of voices strengthens our team, enhances creativity, and drives innovation. We welcome applications from candidates of all identities, including individuals of different races, ethnicities, genders and sexual orientations. If you''re passionate about contributing to a culture of inclusion and collaboration, please ..... full job details .....