Studio Manager

**The Studio**
ASPECT Studios is an award-winning Urban Design and Landscape Architecture practice. We are designers, landscape architects and urbanists connected by our purpose - to deliver projects which challenge and delight whilst enhancing the lives of people and natural systems in an enduring way. We use design to advocate for approaches that promote a symbiotic relationship between the human and natural environments. We believe in the deep connectedness of all living things. We are for life - enhanced public life, and the life of natural systems in the city.

Our team believes in the importance of creating a studio environment where an openness to new ideas and collaboration sits in partnership with deep knowledge and expertise. Our Sydney Studio seek like-minded individuals who can complement and expand our aspirations.

**The Role**

The
** Studio Manager** is a senior team member and central to the success of the Sydney studio, working side-by-side two local Studio Directors and our senior team. The role is both strategic and operational in nature, with broad and diverse areas of accountability.

With both local studio and Executive support, you will oversee the financial management of the studio, people and resourcing, marketing and proposals, project forecasting, contract review and negotiation, and office management. You'll play an important part in defining and maintaining a positive and inclusive workplace culture.

The Studio Manager is responsible for the direct management of three studio support roles and providing strong leadership to ensure that general studio operations are smooth and efficient.

**About You**

You will have strong project management experience and the ability to lead and support teams with confidence, authenticity and warmth. The position requires strong influencing skills, not only to shape outcomes internally but to ensure quality results are achieved for the practice, our clients and collaborators.

You may be a designer who is seeking a new opportunity to influence design outcomes by leading the management of a busy studio.

Ideally, you will:

- Be degree qualified in design, project management, business, commerce or similar;
- Have a high level of business acumen, and financial and resource management experience;
- Be experienced in managing medium
- to large-size teams;
- Have experience using project management/resourcing software, and high proficiency using digital systems (Advanced Excel highly regarded);
- Have excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusting relationships with people at all levels;
- Have a global, strategic and compliance mindset, with strong working knowledge of best-practice project management and business operations; and
- Have a solid understanding of the industry, and a passion for design.

**ASPECT Studios Benefits**

Our people are creative and driven, so you can rest assured that the team will have your back and help you to succeed. We are a business that is extremely supportive of professional development that will facilitate individuals to reach their potential. Our training Strategy includes a regular calendar of internal and external training throughout the year with dedicated Training Advocates in each studio location.

Additional benefits you will enjoy as an ASPECT Studios employee include:

- Additional two weeks of annual leave through our Purchased Leave Initiative,
- Access to generous Parental Leave benefits,
- Professional membership support - reimbursement of fees for design and non-design industry memberships,
- A busy calendar of studio social events including Friday afternoon activities and drinks,
- Free and confidential Employee Assistance Program and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
- Fantastic company culture and work environment,
- A workplace supportive of professional development that will facilitate individuals to reach their potential,
- MAPS Days - four paid days a year to grow your skills and knowledge.

Our Sydney studio is in the heart of Redfern, easily accessible by public transport and is surrounded by parks and open spaces. The open-plan studio is a beautiful space to work in, with a collaborative, easy-going and supportive feel.

**How to Apply**

If you are interested in this role, but are concerned you do not meet every criteria, we'd love to hear from you.