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Superside is seeking an Associate Director (Studio Operations) to lead operational performance across multiple Business Units. This role involves overseeing workforce planning, operational excellence, and delivery health while managing a team of Studio Operations professionals. The position partners closely with Studio Leadership and other business functions to ensure studios have the necessary resources and processes. Candidates should have significant experience in operations, workforce planning, or resource management within a creative or agency environment. This is a remote-first, fast-paced role requiring strong leadership and analytical skills.
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Dear Hiring Manager,
I am excited to apply for the Associate Director (Studio Operations) role at Superside. With over 8 years of experience leading operations and workforce planning in creative agencies, I have a proven track record of optimizing studio performance and scaling teams efficiently. My expertise in capacity planning, resource management, and cross-functional collaboration aligns perfectly with the requirements of this role.
I am particularly drawn to Superside's mission of accelerating online work and its remote-first culture. I thrive in fast-paced environments and have successfully implemented operational processes that improved delivery health and team productivity. I look forward to bringing my leadership and analytical skills to drive operational excellence across your Business Units.
Thank you for considering my application. I am eager to discuss how I can contribute to your team.
Sincerely, [Your Name]
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In my previous role, I implemented a dynamic staffing model that matched talent availability with project demand. By analyzing historical data and forecasting workload, I reduced underutilization by 15% and improved project delivery times by 20%.
I prioritize transparent communication and data-driven decision-making. I assess the impact of each priority, negotiate timelines with stakeholders, and adjust resource allocation to balance workload without overburdening the team.
At a previous agency, I developed standardized operating procedures and implemented a project management tool that automated workflows. This allowed us to scale from 50 to 200 creatives while maintaining quality and consistency.
I regularly monitor key metrics like utilization rates, project margins, and capacity forecasts. I use dashboards to identify trends, then collaborate with studio leaders to adjust strategies. For example, I identified a bottleneck in the review process and implemented a feedback loop that reduced revision cycles by 30%.
I believe in servant leadership, empowering my team with clear goals and autonomy while providing support and mentorship. I foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, encouraging team members to propose and implement process improvements.
Superside is hiring an Associate Director (Studio Operations) to lead the operational performance of multiple Business Units and the studios within them. You’ll oversee workforce planning, operational excellence, and delivery health while leading a team of Studio Operations professionals who help our creative teams scale efficiently.
This role sits within Centralized Operations and partners closely with Studio Leadership to ensure our studios have the people, processes, and operating model needed to deliver exceptional work.
What you’ll do
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of Studio Operations professionals, fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
Own workforce planning, staffing, utilization, and capacity across multiple Business Units.
Ensure studios operate efficiently by improving processes, workflows, and operational standards.
Monitor studio health through capacity planning, workload distribution, forecasting, and performance metrics.
Act as the operational escalation point for complex staffing, delivery, and workflow challenges.
Partner with Studio Leaders, Project Managers, Account teams, and Creative teams to resolve operational issues and improve execution.
Support pre-sales solution design by translating customer requirements into scalable staffing and delivery models.
Build strong partnerships across Operations, Finance, Product, Sales, and Account teams to align operational priorities.
Use operational data to identify trends, improve performance, and inform business decisions.
Drive operational consistency across Business Units by implementing governance, best practices, and scalable ways of working.
What you’ll need to succeed
- Significant experience leading operations, workforce planning, resource management, or delivery teams within a creative, agency, consulting, or professional services environment.
Strong understanding of capacity planning, utilization management, staffing, and operational performance.
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams.
Strong stakeholder management skills with experience partnering across multiple business functions.
Analytical mindset with the ability to use operational data to drive decisions and continuous improvement.
Ability to balance customer needs, business priorities, and team capacity in fast-paced environments.
Strong problem-solving skills and sound operational judgment.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders across all levels of the organization.
Experience building scalable operational processes and driving organizational change.
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