Art Studio Manager

Studio Manager

Job Type: Full time

Pay: Starting $55k Anually

Location: Kakaako, Hawaii

Aloha!

We are a busy art and print studio located in Honolulu seeking an experienced full time Studio Manager to join and lead our team. This role ensures smooth workflow across production, inventory, staffing, scheduling, and customer service while upholding the studio’s high standards of quality and creativity. The manager works closely with the artist to support growth, streamline systems, and help build the business through strong organizational leadership and proactive problem-solving.

This position requires excellent communication skills, team management, and the ability to keep a fast-paced creative environment. The studio manager will also act as the head point of contact for market and pop-up events. We are seeking someone who can work both independently and collaboratively with a team and has a passion for arts.

Core Responsibilities

• Order fulfillment: Leading order fulfillments efficiently according to deadlines and handling customer service inquiries.
• Inventory Management: Keeping track of online and in studio inventory as well as ordering studio supplies in a timely manner.
• Administrative and financial: Handling invoicing for D2C and B2B sales, payments, and record keeping.
• Client and artist relations: Serving as a liaison between clients/artists, the studio team, managing inquiries, and ensuring client needs are met.
• Project management: Overseeing projects from start to finish, setting deadlines, and coordinating with team members to meet goals.
• Staff and operations: Supervising staff, managing schedules, and overseeing day-to-day operations and team productivity. This position manages a team of 2-4 employees daily.
• Studio maintenance and safety: Ensuring equipment is maintained and functioning correctly, and overseeing the safe use of materials and tools, including hazardous ones.
• Studio Aesthetics: Keeping studio and stock rooms in presentable manners as it is open to the public.
• Market and Pop-Up Preparation: Prepare and pack event inventory and displays for various events throughout the year
• Market Lead: Assist at pop-ups and markets throughout the year (5-8 annually)

Key Skills

• Leadership and communication: Strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills are essential for managing staff and liaising with different stakeholders.
• Technical knowledge: Shopify, QuickBooks, Gmail, Google Drive
• Project management: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and delegate tasks effectively.
• Business acumen: Understanding of financial management, budgeting, and potentially marketing.
• Problem-solving: A proactive and resourceful approach to problem-solving is crucial for handling the diverse challenges that arise in a studio environment.
• Other duties as assigned.

Professional Traits

• Strong organizational and administrative skills; able to keep a fast-moving studio running like a well-tuned press
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and prioritize tasks in a high-volume environment
• Strong leadership abilities with a calm, solution-oriented approach
• High attention to detail, quality control, and consistency
• Ability to lift 25 lbs and work on their feet for extended periods
• Comfortable giving direction, providing feedback, and holding team members accountable
• Proficiency with computer programs such as Google Workspace, Excel, Gmail
• Familiarity with inventory systems and workflow management
• Customer service–oriented mindset with professionalism under pressure
• Reliable, punctual, and able to maintain confidentiality when needed

Core Qualifications

• Self-driven and proactive — someone who anticipates needs before issues arise
• Clear thinker with strong problem-solving instincts
• Able to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient studio environment
• Flexibility to adapt to evolving priorities, product launches, and event timelines
• Passion for art, printing, or creative production
• Positive, collaborative energy that keeps the studio atmosphere supportive and productive
• Passion for the arts and Hawaiian culture
• Knowledge of Hawaii art or small business industry is a plus.
• Experience in managing a small to mid-size teams.

Experience

Required:

• Minimum 1 year of management experience
• Minimum 1 year of customer service
• Minimum 1 year or ecommerce or retail experience
• Minimum 1 year of Shopify or similar POS software
• High School Degree or Similar

Preferred Experience:

• Working in an art studio, print shop, creative production environmentPrior hands-on work with wide-format printing, cutting, matting, or fine-art production (ideal but not required)
• Background in retail, e-commerce, or fulfillment environments is a plus
• Experience creating or improving systems for workflow, quality control, or inventory
• Familiarity with Hawaiʻi art, cultural context, or the local creative ecosystem
• Experience using Shopify or similar e-commerce platforms
• Track record of meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results in busy or seasonal peak periods
• Experience coordinating vendors, wholesale accounts, and customer orders

Benefits:

Employee Discounts

PTO

Health Insurance

Paid Work Trips

Special access to various events

Note* We have a friendly studio dog so applicants must be comfortable with dogs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000