Creative Manager at a Children's Studio

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced professional with a love for working with children and a passion for the arts? Join our team as the Creative Manager at a leading Children's Arts & Craft Studio in Sandy Springs, GA. Help lead our studio to new heights of excellence. This is a newly created position and a great opportunity for the right individual reporting to the principle and owner of the studio.

In this role, you will oversee daily operations, manage projects, oversee instruction, help create fresh curriculum and research new trends . The right candidate, will have excellent organization and multitasking skill, strong ability for attention to detail, exceptional administrative skill, enjoy working with children, be self-driven, good problem solver and a passion for the arts.

Responsibilities:

Studio Operations: Ensure the efficient and effective daily operation of the art studio.

Planning Curriculum: Work with the Creative Director, research new trends and help design curriculum for children's art camps and classes.

Artistic Support: Provide support to the instructors in the studio, assisting with curriculum planning, creating samples and prototypes, and ensuring the maintenance of studio equipment and supplies.

• Ensure that the studio is clean, tidy, and student-ready. This will require some light cleaning and/or lifting 35 pounds.
• Maintain studio inventory, equipment, and supplies.
• Represent La Dee Da Studio in the community - through classes, off sites, events, etc.

Program Management:

• Design, create and implement new project ideas to inspire increased class participation.
• Evaluate and supervise craft instruction for students ranging from young children (preschoolers - young teens) to seasoned adults for parties, classes, camps and creative events.
• Ensure that materials are prepared for classes, camps, parties, and other programs.

Experience and Requirements

• 2-3 years working in a studio or small business environment. Management experience is helpful but not required.
• Highly organized and systems-minded, with the capacity to develop and implement efficient processes and protocols. Comfortable taking on multiple responsibilities as needed.
• Experience working with children aged 5-12, comfortable teaching adult students as well. Comfortable being in a leadership/instructor role.
• Applicants must be able to lift boxes weighing up to 35 pounds and navigate around a studio environment (including stairs) as part of the job requirements.
• Valid drivers license and access to a car is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits: Paid time off

Experience level: 2 years

Weekly day range:

• Tuesday - Friday
• Weekends as needed (Sunday afternoons required)

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with children aged 3-10, and are you comfortable teaching adult students? Please provide details.
• What is your experience level with visual arts, crafting, ceramics, sewing, crocheting, knitting, etc? Please provide details.
• Can you lift boxes weighing up to 35 pounds and navigate around a studio environment (including stairs)?
• What organization systems have you used in the past ? Do you have experience training and implementing new systems?

Experience:

• Management: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License and access to a car (Required)

Work Location: In person

La Dee Da Studio is a leading Children's Arts & Craft Studio in Sandy Springs GA with a strong community presence. Our mission is to create an environment for young children where they can come and explore their own unique creativity through artistic expression, learning and play. Hands-on exploration includes painting, drawing, collage, assemblage, massive amounts of mixed-media, printmaking, 3D sculpture, up-cycled art, sewing, papier mache, construction, pottery and more! We host fabulous one-of-a-kind birthday parties, classes and workshops, open art & play and school break camps!

Company Description

La Dee Da Studio is a leading Children's Arts & Craft Studio in Sandy Springs GA with a strong community presence. Our mission is to create an environment for young children where they can come and explore their own unique creativity through artistic expression, learning and play. Hands-on exploration includes painting, drawing, collage, assemblage, massive amounts of mixed-media, printmaking, 3D sculpture, up-cycled art, sewing, papier mache, construction, pottery and more! We host fabulous one-of-a-kind birthday parties, classes and workshops, open art & play and school break camps!