Description
Founded in May 2015, Papier is a London based start-up, which has raised £60m+ million since launch. Papier’s collection of stationery products, from notebooks & diaries to notecards and wedding invitations, is designed to feed curiosity and contemplation, to invite people to uncover the possibility of a blank page. The business is growing and internationalising rapidly, particularly experiencing growth in the US across both D2C and wholesale channels.Papier is looking for a highly organised studio manager to support both the in-house creative and design teams’ delivery of projects and campaigns – from brief intake to building timelines, supporting shoot production and final delivery. This is a Maternity cover role reporting to the Head of Design Operations.
You will work closely with the design, creative, marketing and cross-functional teams to support the delivery of a wide variety of projects, ranging from new product development, stationery designs, print-on-demand product setup, marketing assets and other creative collateral. You will support the teams in triaging and assigning new requests, as well as reporting weekly on project progress and managing stakeholder expectations. This role will also provide operational and admin support to both teams; maintaining asset databases and storage governance. As this is a fixed-term contract, we’re looking for a studio manager with proven experience working with creative teams, planning workloads and working with cross-functional stakeholders.
Candidates with a passion for both creativity and operational excellence are encouraged to apply.
Requirements
Project Coordination
- Oversee the intake, triaging, and assignment of new project briefs for the creative and design teams.
- Build and manage project timelines to ensure smooth delivery from concept to completion.
- Monitor and report on project progress, updating stakeholders weekly and managing expectations.
- Manage freelance resources when necessary for project completion.
- Work with the Head of Design Operations to plan timelines against design concepts and marketing campaigns and manage individual stakeholder contributions to these.
Operational & Administrative Support
- Maintain and govern design and creative asset databases and file storage systems.
- Support the upkeep of Print-On-Demand products by working cross-functionally to solve product setup issues.
- Ensure effective communication and collaboration across design, creative, marketing, and other cross-functional teams.
- Provide administrative support to the Head of Design Operations and both creative and design teams.
Skills & Experience
- Proven experience as a studio manager, production coordinator, or similar role within a creative or design-driven environment.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Proficiency in tools like Excel or Google Sheets and experience working with project management tools (e.g., Notion, Trello, Asana etc).
- Familiarity with creative processes, from ideation to execution, and an understanding of design or marketing workflows.
Personal Attributes
- Interest in creative industries and design, with an appreciation for aesthetics and innovation.
- Data-driven mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A proactive, problem-solving attitude and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
Benefits
- We recognise the need for a work-life balance and offer a hybrid working model of 3 days in the office at Maison Papier, our lovely Camden office.
- 25 days annual leave per year (pro rated for the length of contract)
- 20 days per year to Work from Anywhere (pro rated for the length of contract)
- Private medical and rewards scheme with Vitality Health (including 50% off gym memberships with Virgin Active, Pure Gym and more).
- Enrolment into the Papier Pension scheme through the People Pension.
- £45 monthly cultural allowance
- £75 personal stationery allowance, and £150 to spend on our Occasion stationery for a lifetime special event
- 40% staff discount along with a family and friends discount
- Papier with Purpose. We give back to the community and offer 2 days paid per year to volunteer for a cause you care about.
- Constant access to mental health, well-being resources and support from our in-house first aiders.
- Weekly team lunches & regular cultural trips.
- Our pooches are a part of the Papier team and you may see them from time to time in Maison Papier.
- Inclusive and friendly team who will make you feel welcome from day one.
At Papier, we believe that the diverse perspectives of all paper people deserve to be celebrated. A creative and curious community, we strive to be inclusive and equitable to all. We’re an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on any grounds. From hiring processes to day-to-day business, we aim to create an environment that is accessible and safe for everyone. We’re always working towards building a balanced and supportive workplace, with policies and ways of working to ensure everyone can make the most of their time at Papier.
