the ideal candidate:
3+ years' experience in a Project Management or Studio Manager role
Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, working to moving deadlines whilst maintaining a resilient & adaptive attitude to changing priorities
Have an obsessive eye for detail and be able to spot grammatical/ spelling errors and inconsistencies on artworks and designs
Impressive organisational skills are essential
Able to effectively communicate at all levels of the business
Able to build strong positive relationships with all internal & external stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Office & Internet applications
about us:
itsu is a dynamic & fast-growing chain of Asian-inspired healthy food shops. itsu (grocery), brings the itsu vision into food retailers across the UK and Europe.
itsu (grocery) is looking for a meticulous, highly organised Studio Manager to join our Brand team. The role will report directly into the Brand Director and would suit someone who enjoys managing projects, works well in a team and wants to develop their skills in a creative FMCG environment.
scope of the role:
Packaging design
Project Management & ownership of the packaging artwork design process from initial brief to sign off stage:
Working with relevant Senior stakeholders to ensure timely sign off and accurate briefing of amends to design team & sharing project notes with the business
Working closely with the Senior Marketing Innovation Manager, NPD teams and Artwork Project Managers on all aspects of product and design, coordinating briefs and timelines for graphic designers
Marketing assets
Project Management of the in-house production of Marketing assets across print & digital:
Managing the day to day running of the automated project management system, checking status of Marketing projects; ensuring projects are running on track for deadline and resolving any issues
Monitoring the Graphic Designers' capacity and re-prioritising projects accordingly to accommodate
Sampling events
Work with the internal design team and external sampling agency to project manage the airstream sampling operation:
Managing all aspects of production for our itsu owned airstream, ensuring smooth running of airstream activations, resolving any issues in a timely manner
Managing the production budget; forecasting costs and raising POs where necessary
D&I statement:
itsu (grocery) is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for all of our opportunities.
what we offer:
Competitive salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays)
Health insurance
Company pension scheme
Hybrid working (1 day WFH)
Opportunity to work from home abroad
50% employee discount in itsu shops
Free itsu lunch
we want to hear from you
Start date: 24/8/26
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Studio Manager (FTC) – London
the ideal candidate:
3+ years’ experience in a Project Management or Studio Manager role
Able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, working to moving deadlines whilst maintaining a resilient & adaptive attitude to changing priorities
Have an obsessive eye for detail and be able to spot grammatical/ spelling errors and inconsistencies on artworks and designs
Impressive organisational skills are essential
Able to effectively communicate at all levels of the business
Able to build strong positive relationships with all internal & external stakeholders
Proficient in Microsoft Office & Internet applications
about us:
itsu is a dynamic & fast-growing chain of Asian-inspired healthy food shops. itsu (grocery), brings the itsu vision into food retailers across the UK and Europe.
itsu (grocery) is looking for a meticulous, highly organised Studio Manager to join our Brand team. The role will report directly into the Brand Director and would suit someone who enjoys managing projects, works well in a team and wants to develop their skills in a creative FMCG environment.
scope of the role:
Packaging design
Project Management & ownership of the packaging artwork design process from initial brief to sign off stage:
Working with relevant Senior stakeholders to ensure timely sign off and accurate briefing of amends to design team & sharing project notes with the business
Working closely with the Senior Marketing Innovation Manager, NPD teams and Artwork Project Managers on all aspects of product and design, coordinating briefs and timelines for graphic designers
Marketing assets
Project Management of the in-house production of Marketing assets across print & digital:
Managing the day to day running of the automated project management system, checking status of Marketing projects; ensuring projects are running on track for deadline and resolving any issues
Monitoring the Graphic Designers’ capacity and re-prioritising projects accordingly to accommodate
Sampling events
Work with the internal design team and external sampling agency to project manage the airstream sampling operation:
Managing all aspects of production for our itsu owned airstream, ensuring smooth running of airstream activations, resolving any issues in a timely manner
Managing the production budget; forecasting costs and raising POs where necessary
D&I statement:
itsu (grocery) is committed to building a diverse, equitable and inclusive organisation. We encourage applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply for all of our opportunities.
what we offer:
Competitive salary
25 days holiday + bank holidays (two bank holidays are interchangeable for other religious holidays)
Health insurance
Company pension scheme
Hybrid working (1 day WFH)
Opportunity to work from home abroad
50% employee discount in itsu shops
Free itsu lunch
we want to hear from you
Start date: 24/8/26
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