Job Description

Ready to make your mark?

We are distillery, an independent creative practice trusted by world-leading B2B, purpose and consumer organisations to deliver measurable, tangible value through our marketing specialisms.

Our purpose is to empower ambitious business leaders and marketers to make a difference. We achieve this through compassion, curiosity, and a commitment to outstanding results every time.

With offices in Singapore, San Francisco, and London, our days are fast-paced and exciting, within an atmosphere that is comfortable, creative, and collaborative. This role is offered in our North America office, and the successful candidate will be in the office 3–4 days per week.

We take care of our people and are always looking for opportunities for growth. Our leadership priorities are simplicity, transparency, and humanity. We enable all our distillers to make their mark—on their careers, the clients they work with, and the world.

distillery: creativity made to measure.

The Role

We’re looking for a Studio Manager (North America) to keep our studio running smoothly every day. This is a hands-on operational role focused on working with our project managers, managing resources, tracking budgets, and taking care of the day-to-day needs of our North America office.

You’ll work closely with our project managers, creative team, and global colleagues to make sure projects are properly resourced, timelines are on track, and budgets are monitored.

At the same time, you’ll ensure our studio is a welcoming, efficient, and inspiring place to work.

How You Will Make Your Mark

Key Responsibilities

Project & Resource Support

• Support project managers with resourcing, ensuring the right people are booked on the right projects.
• Track team schedules and workloads, flagging capacity issues early.
• Assist with project documentation, timelines, and status updates.

Budget & Finance Support

• Help monitor project budgets and expenses, ensuring accurate tracking and reporting.
• Process invoices and vendor payments in coordination with finance.
• Maintain budget trackers for visibility across teams.

Office & Studio Operations

• Oversee day-to-day studio operations including supplies, vendors, and facilities.
• Act as the first point of contact for the North America office on operational matters.
• Coordinate with global offices to ensure alignment on tools, systems, and workflows.

Team & Culture

• Support onboarding of new team members and freelancers.
• Help organise team events and engagement initiatives.
• Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and supportive studio culture.

What You Will Bring

• 3–5 years’ experience in studio coordination, project support, or operations in a creative, agency, or marketing environment.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Comfortable with budget tracking, scheduling, and resource management tools.
• Collaborative, proactive, and approachable—always ready to help the team succeed.
• A problem-solver with a keen eye for detail.
• Enthusiasm for working in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Benefits

This role is offered as a 3-month contract with the view to move to permanent.

Diversity & Inclusion at Distillery

At distillery, diversity, equity, and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. With 75% of leadership roles globally held by women and 42% of our team coming from diverse backgrounds, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Through initiatives like Studio d. and projects such as our diversity typeface, we amplify diverse voices, foster creativity, and make a positive impact.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.

Recruitment agency friends — we appreciate the interest, but we’ve got this one covered.

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