Studio Manager / Large Format Artworker
Location: SW19 2QA, office based, five days a week
Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum
Overtime available
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private Health and Wellbeing Cash Plan
Department: Production
Reporting to: Production Manager
About the role
We are looking for an experienced Studio Manager / Large Format Artworker to lead our artwork team and manage the end to end delivery of artwork for large scale exhibition and live events projects.
This is a hands on role combining people management, workflow planning and high quality large format artworking. You will take ownership of scheduling studio work, allocating jobs across the team, and acting as a key point of contact for clients on artwork queries and delivery. You will also produce artwork yourself on more complex or high priority projects.
About Whitespace Group
Whitespace Group is an award winning exhibition design and production company delivering custom and modular exhibition solutions across the UK and internationally. We work at pace, manage complex projects, and place a strong emphasis on quality, collaboration and delivery.
Key responsibilities
Studio management and leadership
- Lead and manage the artwork team, including workload planning, job allocation and day to day supervision
- Schedule studio work to meet project deadlines and production requirements
- Monitor capacity, priorities and delivery across multiple projects
- Provide guidance, support and quality oversight to ensure consistent standards across the team
Client liaison
- Act as the main point of contact for clients on artwork related matters
- Advise clients on artwork requirements, specifications and best practice for large format print
- Manage artwork amends and approvals, ensuring changes are clearly communicated and controlled
Artwork production
- Create and finalise large format artwork for exhibitions, including graphics, panels, signage and printed elements
- Translate design concepts into accurate, print ready artwork in line with brand guidelines and technical specifications
- Step in to produce or support artwork on complex, high value or time critical projects
File preparation and print readiness
- Prepare print ready files, including pre flight checks, colour management and file optimisation
- Ensure all artwork meets production and finishing requirements before release to print
Quality control
- Carry out detailed checks of all artwork before print to minimise errors and rework
- Maintain high standards of accuracy, consistency and attention to detail
Production coordination
- Work closely with the print and finishing teams to align artwork delivery with production schedules
- Resolve artwork or print issues quickly and effectively when they arise
Process improvement
- Review and improve studio workflows to increase efficiency and consistency
- Introduce best practice and support continuous improvement within the artwork function
Experience and skills required
- Proven experience managing or leading a team in a studio or artwork environment
- Strong background in large format artworking, essential
- High level proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Illustrator, Photoshop and InDesign
- Solid understanding of large format print processes, materials and finishing
- Experience working within exhibitions, events or large format print environments, preferred
- Confident communicator, comfortable dealing directly with clients and internal stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure while maintaining quality
- Portfolio demonstrating relevant large format artwork is highly desirable
Working arrangements
- Office based role in South West London
- Working hours: 09:30 to 17:30, Monday to Friday
- Overtime and weekend work available when required
Additional information
This job description will be reviewed and updated as the role develops, in consultation with the post holder.
The Studio Manager is expected to comply with all company policies, including equal opportunities, health and safety, and fire safety requirements, and to carry out other duties appropriate to the role as requested by the Production Manager or other Head of Department.
How to apply
Applications are accepted via our careers email careers@skylinewhitespace.com
No recruitment agencies please.
We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer and commit to responding to every applicant.
Application deadline: 30 January 2026
Whitespace Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a respectful and supportive working environment.
