Job Description

The Studio Trafficker is responsible for the end-to-end control, planning, and optimisation of production flow across 16 brands.


This role ensures that all creative work is accurately scheduled, produced, quality-checked, and delivered on time, with a strong focus on working at least two weeks ahead, minimising errors, and maintaining consistent output at scale.


This is a high-accountability role requiring strong operational thinking, confidence in decision-making, and the ability to adapt quickly when production or staffing challenges arise.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Workflow Control

Own and manage the full production schedule across all brands, channels, and deliverables. Ensure all work is planned a minimum of two weeks in advance, and further ahead where possible. Maintain clear visibility of current, upcoming, and future workloads at all times. Balance priorities across multiple brands without compromising deadlines or quality.

Deadline & Delivery Management

Ensure all deadlines are met without exception, escalating risks early and proactively. Identify bottlenecks before they impact delivery and adjust schedules accordingly. Act as the final point of control for production timelines and handovers.

Quality Control & Accuracy

Ensure robust quality control processes are followed before work is released. Reduce errors by enforcing checks, version control, and correct briefing alignment. Flag recurring issues and work with Studio Leads to address root causes.

Resource & Capacity Management

Ensure effective succession planning across all the teams. Control production output effectively across Designers, Copywriters, and Production teams. Continuously assess team capacity and adjust workloads to prevent burnout or missed deadlines. Think on your feet to resolve staffing gaps, leave coverage, or unexpected workload spikes. Support Studio Management with insights into resourcing needs and production risks.

Communication & Coordination

Act as the central communication hub between Studio, Marketing, QA, and Stakeholders. Ensure briefs are clear, timelines are understood, and expectations are aligned. Push back constructively when timelines are unrealistic or compromise quality.

Process Optimisation

Continuously improve traffic processes, tools, and workflows to increase efficiency. Maintain accurate production trackers, schedules, and reporting documents. Recommend improvements to planning, sequencing, and delivery models as the studio scales.

Required Experience & Skills

Experience

Proven experience as a Senior Trafficker / Traffic Manager / Production Manager in a fast-paced studio or agency environment. Demonstrated experience managing high-volume, multi-brand production simultaneously. Strong background in deadline-driven environments (digital, marketing, creative, or similar).

Skills & Competencies

Exceptional organisation, prioritisation, and time-management skills. Ability to manage complexity without losing control or visibility. Strong problem-solving skills and confidence making decisions under pressure. High attention to detail with a zero-tolerance mindset for avoidable errors. Excellent communication skills: Firm, clear, and professional. Comfortable holding teams accountable while remaining collaborative and solution-focused.

Personal Attributes

Calm, decisive, and resilient under pressure. Proactive rather than reactive; Anticipates issues before they escalate. Assertive but fair, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability. Trusted by teams as someone who brings structure, clarity, and stability.

What Success Looks Like in This Role

Production runs smoothly, predictably, and ahead of schedule. Teams know what they are working on, when it's due, and why it matters. Errors are reduced, rework is minimised, and quality is consistent across brands. * Studio leadership has full visibility of workload, risks, and capacity at all times.