TRAFFIC MANAGER

As the Studio Traffic Manager, you will bridge the gap between each of these three teams: client services, creative, and production. You will be responsible for managing priorities, adjusting timelines, and ensuring that processes are adhered to at all times. Knowledge of workflow programmes and the events industry will be beneficial. * Manage the lifecycle of all assigned projects through the design and production process * Intake work and disseminate, prioritising the distribution in-studio * Negotiate timelines and ensure that all deadlines are maintained * Set daily priorities and plan projects with department team members * Gather all necessary information in order to manage project initiatives in a time-efficient manner * Maintain and update production reports for studio teams * Keep all pipelines, estimates, and due dates current in order to provide studio teams with accurate information * Troubleshoot production and timing issues * Work closely and partner with the Creative Director and Account Management Director to define timelines and production capabilities * Leverage knowledge and understanding of events, creative and development standards to facilitate effective communication between departmental teams * Assess workload and allocate resources within studio teams, based on project timelines * Superior project management and organisational skills. Detail-oriented, persistent following-up and an ability to juggle shifting priorities * Ability to coordinate cross-functional team efforts. Resourceful and solutions-oriented * Team player. Operates effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment * Adept at crisis management * Proficient in MS Office, especially in Excel (Knowledge of workflow programs is a plus) * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Marketing, Advertising or related field (preferred but not mandatory for qualified candidates) * 3 years of traffic experience within a high-volume agency, graphic design firm, internal corporate or pre-press department * Strong knowledge of events/advertising processes * Superior project management and organizational skills * Experience in the coordination and traffic production campaigns * Exceptional verbal and written communications skills - Clearly communicate requirements, expectations and deadlines accordingly R25,000 – R30,000 per month (negotiable based on experience) * Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Marketing, Advertising or related field (preferred but not mandatory for qualified candidates) * 3 years of traffic experience within a high-volume agency, graphic design firm, internal corporate or pre-press department * Strong knowledge of events/advertising processes * Superior project management and organizational skills * Experience in the coordination and traffic production campaigns * Exceptional verbal and written communications skills - Clearly communicate requirements, expectations and deadlines