Studio Photo Manager
We're partnering with a globally recognised media organisation, seeking a Studio Photo Manager to join their creative production team based in London, for an initial 12 month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to support a world-class creative studio, responsible for capturing and delivering visual assets for some of the most influential artists and content creators in the industry.
The successful candidate will lead photographer resourcing, studio operations, workflow optimisation, and stakeholder management across a busy and fast-paced studio environment. As Studio Photo Manager, you'll serve as the central point of coordination between photographers, producers, artist relations teams, and wider business stakeholders, ensuring the seamless execution of artist photography sessions and content delivery.
This candidate must be comfortable working full-time on site in London.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage photographer scheduling, resourcing, and studio capacity planning
- Oversee the day-to-day operation and booking of London-based photography studios
- Coordinate communication between producers, photographers, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful project delivery
- Track artist visits, content captures, performances, and emerging workflow trends to inform operational and staffing decisions
- Oversee image approval processes, quality control reviews, and asset delivery
- Develop, document, and implement scalable workflows and best practices
- Partner with teams across content, editorial, communications, and platform functions to ensure timely asset availability
- Maintain clear documentation and operational processes in a rapidly evolving environment.
Key Requirements
- Significant experience managing photography, creative production, or studio operations
- Experience working directly with photographers, producers, creatives, and external talent
- Exceptional project management and organisational skills, accompanied with a proven ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining outstanding attention to detail
- Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
- Experience building and improving operational processes
- A strong interest in music, culture, photography, and visual storytelling
Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
