Studio and Brand Manager

Job Description

ACRE is an award-winning multi-disciplinary brand and strategy consultancy that creates brand identities, spaces, objects and experiences. We are looking for a key personnel in the team – the Studio Manager.

You’ll be part of a close-knit and dynamic team that counts the likes of CIMB Bank, Banyan Tree, Mandarin Oriental, PPP Coffee, Manhattan Bar and OATSIDE as part of their client roster. We value mentorship and personal/professional growth at ACRE and pride ourselves on a people-first culture.

Successful candidate(s) will have exceptional organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic studio environment. A natural problem solver with good leadership capabilities, the ideal candidate will be a people-person. An interest in the design and consumer industries is essential, and experience in managing workflows, resources, and client relationships in a creative or agency setting is key. We are looking for individuals who are independent and self-motivated, pay strong attention to detail and possess endless curiosity.

This is a part-time 4-day work week, hybrid role. Working hours/days can be discussed.

Key Responsibilities

Admin related matters including:

• Propose and implement office procedures and admin systems
• Manage office assets, equipment maintenance and procurement needs
•  Manage the office space (i.e. liaising with cleaners, refilling pantry snacks, ensure general neatness of office)
• Maintaining office condition and equipment maintenance (e.g. Computers)
• Tracking and follow-up of invoice payments for projects
• Overseeing the office expenses through tracking reports
• Reconcile Xero accounting systems and work with accountant for filings
• Prepare monthly and quarterly reports

HR related matters including:

• Manage the hiring process, including recruiting, hiring, and onboarding of interns and employees
• Manage all company policies and procedures and ensure compliance to all statutory or regulatory
• requirements (where required)
• Ensure all employee documents are neatly organised and maintained
• Managing company activities and staff welfare
• Provide general administrative support to the Company and employees
• Check Employee payroll and claims (working with our accountants, using the platform HR Easily)

Brand Manager for KERNEL Furniture (a small furniture brand) including:

• Manage integrated marketing for KERNEL
• Plan marketing activities and promotions
• Pop-ups / stocking at other related lifestyle brands’ shops
• Collaborations with other brands
• Run discount promotions
• Manage and execute new collection or product launches
• Manage Social Media & PR
• Provide Customer Service
• Handle Operations & Logistics
• Liaising with carpenters when an order comes in
• Keeping track of stock levels
• Arrange for deliveries for order fulfilment

Requirements

• Self-motivated, independent
• Team player with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Fluent in English
• Strong in organizational skills and administrative skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite
• Able to use the computer, email systems, Xero platform and HR Easily (training can be provided for Xero & HR Easily)
• Ability to use shopify is a plus (training can be provided)
• Experience with social media

Interested candidates are invited to apply via email to careers@acre.design. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.