Brand Management (Marketing & Communications)
Creative Studio and Production Manager
Creative Studio
Auckland, New Zealand
Vacancy number: 56922
Permanent fulltime: 38 hours per week
Are you ready to lead a creative team and help shape the brand identity of one of Aotearoa New Zealand's most innovative science organisations? Plant & Food Research is seeking a Creative Studio & Production Manager to oversee the development and execution of high-quality creative projects that elevate our brand and build recognition for creating impact that matters.
What you will be doing | Nga whainga matua
As our Creative Studio & Production Manager, you'll lead a talented in-house team, including designers, photographers and other creative professionals, to deliver exceptional work that helps Plant & Food Research deliver on research and commercial goals.
You'll oversee project planning and management, coordinating efforts across departments to ensure every project is delivered on time, on budget, and to high-quality standards. This role involves managing both in-house and external creative services, providing strategic guidance on brand stewardship, and maintaining strict quality control across all creative outputs. Your expertise will be essential in building and nurturing relationships with external vendors and optimising resource allocation to meet evolving organisational needs.
What you will bring | Nga tino pukenga me nga wheako
To be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are;
Proven experience leading a creative team and delivering in a similar role. Ideally within an in-house studio or creative agency environment.
Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritise workload effectively.
Strong interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating across various departments and communicating with stakeholders at all levels.
Expertise in managing vendor relationships, including contract negotiation and procurement.
Deep understanding of brand management and quality control processes.
Financial acumen to manage budgets effectively and optimise resource allocation.
What you will get | Nga hua o tenei turanga
The opportunity to work within a friendly, team-based environment that encourages and supports work-life balance, and to contribute to exciting projects with an organisation which has an excellent reputation for its science and for being a great place to work! At Plant & Food Research, we offer excellent employee benefits and flexibility, such as;
Additional 7 days' leave and generous paid parental leave
Excellent benefit choices in retirement savings and wellbeing & health
Focus on health and wellbeing with enhanced sick leave
Flexible work - work from home and flexible hours
Auckland based onsite childcare and subsidised cafeteria/other location benefits
About us | Ko wai matou
At Plant & Food Research, Rangahau Ahumara Kai, we believe science can create a better future. By finding smarter, greener options today, we're helping secure the world we want to live in tomorrow. With our partners, we use world-leading science and technology to improve the way they grow, fish, harvest, create, prepare and share kai. We have 1000 people working across Aotearoa New Zealand and the world to help develop and deliver healthy foods from the world's most sustainable food systems. We are on our journey towards becoming a meaningful and trusted partner to Maori, promoting the weaving of Matauranga Maori and science to create growth and success for all of Aotearoa, New Zealand.
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