Assistant Manager - Art Department - Central Studio

Central Studio Assistant Manager - Art Department - 5+ Years - Bangalore

Location - Bangalore

Summary - Join a globally aligned Creative Services function within a leading multinational organization as a Central Studio Assistant Manager. This role requires a dynamic, empathetic leader to manage a multidisciplinary creative team including Project Managers, Studio Leads, Graphic Designers, and Proofreaders. You will support operational excellence, talent development, and ensure the team delivers high-quality creative output aligned with brand and service standards.

Your Future Employer

A global leader in the risk and insurance industry with a strong creative backbone. The India GCoE is an integral part of the organizations worldwide creative delivery and business growth, known for a strong commitment to design excellence, inclusive culture, and talent development.

Responsibilities:

- Manage day-to-day operations of the Central Studio team, including resourcing, schedules, and leave planning.

- Evaluate and monitor team performance against KPIs, resolving conflicts and addressing attrition risks.

- Collaborate with onshore leads to track onboarding and identify training needs.

- Contribute to performance reviews, skill development, and career pathing of creative team members.

- Ensure alignment with Art Department guidelines, processes, and SLAs.

- Coordinate and communicate feedback and status updates with senior leadership.

- Foster collaboration across time-zone specific teams to function as a cohesive global unit.

- Maintain in-depth understanding of creative workflows, brand standards, and project delivery expectations

Requirements :

- Masters Degree or equivalent experience in Creative/Design/Communications domain.

- Minimum 5 years of experience in managing creative teams.

- Strong verbal and written English communication and presentation skills.

- Proven leadership with empathy, problem-solving mindset, and mentorship capabilities.

Preferred Skills:

- Experience in project/resource management.

- Proficiency with Workfront or similar project management tools.

- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office Suite.

What is in it for you:

- Opportunity to work with a global creative team on impactful brand and marketing initiatives.

- Build, mentor, and lead a diverse team in a collaborative environment.

- Exposure to global brand strategy and creative leadership.

- Competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.