Studio Director

As Studio Director, you will lead the end-to-end operation of

Suitsupply's

photo studio, ensuring the efficient delivery of high-quality visual assets across every customer touchpoint. You will drive operational excellence through process optimization, resource planning, and technology enablement, partnering closely with Creative, Brand, Merchandising, Marketing, E-Commerce, and Production teams. This role calls for a strong operational mindset,

balancing

quality, speed, cost, and capacity while

identifying

opportunities to simplify processes and increase productivity. You will own the studio's technology roadmap, including AI-driven solutions, and lead a cross-functional network of photographers, stylists,

retouchers, and producers. Your leadership will directly shape the scalability, efficiency, and creative output of one of

Suitsupply's

core content production functions.

What You Will Do

Lead day-to-day studio operations — managing capacity, resource allocation, schedules, and workload planning — and ensure output is delivered on time, on budget, and to quality standards.

Coordinate photographers, stylists,

retouchers, and producers, and establish KPIs and reporting to track throughput, turnaround,

utilization, and quality.

Own and continuously improve end-to-end studio workflows, using production data and bottleneck analysis to

eliminate

inefficiencies and drive scalable ways of working.

Evaluate, implement, and

optimize

technologies for production planning, asset management, and workflow automation,

leveraging

AI to accelerate content production and improve quality control.

Build business cases for technology investments and drive adoption across the studio team, partnering with Technology and Digital teams.

Serve as the primary operational point of contact for studio matters across Creative, Brand, Marketing, Merchandising, Retail, E-commerce, and Production teams.

Manage external partners — retouching, production, equipment, and technology vendors — negotiating contracts and rates to ensure cost-effective, high-quality service.

Own the studio operating budget across external retouching, tooling, technology, equipment, and resources,

monitoring

productivity,

utilization, and costs to

optimize

spend.

Support strategic planning and future studio capability development.

Who You Are

10+ years in studio operations, content production, or related operational leadership, with proven experience managing high-volume production in fashion, retail, e-commerce, or a comparable industry.

Strong operational and analytical mindset, using data and metrics to improve workflows, simplify processes, and drive efficiency.

Experience implementing

new technologies, workflow management systems, and AI-enabled solutions; hands-on with platforms such as Creative Force, Photoshop, and Figma.

Strong project, stakeholder, and resource management skills across competing priorities and deadlines.

Commercially minded, with experience managing budgets, vendors, and operational performance.

Self-directed, pragmatic, and solution-oriented, with strong ownership and accountability.

Bachelor's degree in Photography, Creative Production, Operations Management, Business Administration, or

a related

field is preferred.

What You Will Get

Autonomy: We empower you to take ownership, make meaningful decisions, and drive impact without layers of sign-off.

Growth: We see your potential as a key asset. At

Suitsupply,

you'll

have abundant opportunities to learn, grow, and excel in a supportive environment that encourages development at every step.

Corporate Social Responsibility: Our commitment to sustainability and ethical business is unwavering. We work exclusively with suppliers who uphold the highest standards, in alignment with the International

Labour

Organization.

Style: Immerse yourself in a world of beautifully crafted, high-quality products, and enjoy a 40% discount on

Suitsupply

products.

Compensation

We offer a competitive salary of based on relevant skills and experience. Find Jobs in Netherlands on Arbeitnow