Director of Studio Operations
Inspired Thinking Group (ITG) · Cincinnati, Ohio, United States · Posted Jul 7, 2026
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The Director of Studio Operations operates as the US Studio Lead reporting to the Chief Creative Officer of the Americas, with accountability to the Global Chief Production Officer. With US Studio budget and operations oversight, The Director of Studio Operations responsibilities include, employee oversight and management, client-facing production management, operational delivery, financial stewardship, strategic oversight and cross-studio accountability. The Director of Studio Operations’ purview is the U.S. network with primary residency within the Cincinnati hub. Relocation assistance will be provided for the right candidate.
Multi-studio leadership and operational oversight (Cincinnati, Portland)
Full financial lifecycle ownership and accountability
Manage a bench of freelance talent, including photographers, stylists, and MUA’s
Partner with Client Leadership to secure long-term commitments
Studio footprint optimization aligned with real estate strategy
Champion adoption of AI, CGI, automation, and SaaS platforms
Build and mentor Studio teams to scale operations efficiently
Coach, mentor, build, and improve a team of experts including photographers, producers, and stylists
Includes a leadership role in the hiring process, employee performance reviews and production training
Contribute to new business presentations, creating and presenting compelling content
Author and editor of case studies and studio POVs