STUDIO JOHN SHARP

Overview

Studio John Sharp is a fast-growing LA-based environmental design studio pushing creative boundaries at the intersection of ecologies, human and nature. Our typical project scopes include the complete re-envisioning of exterior environments including site planning and garden design, architectural interventions, custom design build elements, and comprehensive furnishing. We are fortunate to work with many architecturally distinctive and historic homes and imaginative clients throughout the country.

The General Manager position is the highest-level position at the Studio reporting directly into the founder, John Sharp. This person will oversee the day-to-day operations of the studio, focusing on strategic goals, financial performance, operations and team management. They will act as a scaled-down CEO, responsible for achieving company objectives and ensuring the studio's growth and success.

The Ideal Candidate

You are a natural leader, inspiring and motivating the team to achieve peak performance. You are also a highly attuned individual, able to foster a collaborative and creative environment and Studio space. You have experience in overseeing business operations, human resources, and finance. You're an expert communicator who has a strong ability to delegate responsibility and collaborate across a range of departments. You can build and maintain strong client relationships, ensuring client satisfaction and retention. Ultimately, you're driven by a desire to lead our studio to maximum productivity and efficiency while maintaining the culture and reputation we have carefully crafted over the past ten years.

Objectives

• Develop a strategic plan for optimized productivity
• Review and improve organizational effectiveness by developing processes, overseeing employees, establishing a highly motivational work environment, and implementing innovative changes
• Adhere to company standards for excellence and quality
• Manage up to the Studio founder, keeping him updated on the health of the business and its key accounts
• Seek out opportunities for expansion and growth by developing new business relationships
• Provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations, assign weekly performance goals and ensure their completion, and accomplish your own goals
• Manage all HR activities such as recruitment, onboarding/training, employee development, reviews, and handbooks
• Develop and implementing business plans, budgets, and marketing strategies to achieve company goals
• Oversee budgeting, billing, cash flow, and financial reporting with the Bookkeeping Team and CPA to ensure the Studio's financial health
• Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans
• Delegate responsibilities to the best-qualified employees and enforce all policies, procedures, standards, specifications, guidelines, training programs, and cultural values
• Maintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished effectively
• Resolve internal staff conflicts efficiently and to the mutual benefit of all involved
• Track and evaluate the Studio's performance against set goals, making necessary adjustments to improve efficiency and profitability

Qualifications

• Proven success in a managerial role at a Design Studio or Creative Agency
• Strong decision-making ability
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and delegation skills
• Proven ability to develop and achieve financial plans
• Ability to motivate and lead employees, and hold them accountable
• Strong working knowledge of operational procedures, systems building
• Proficiency in Studio Designer

How to Apply

Please submit a resume, cover letter, and portfolio showcasing your management experience to careers@studiojohnsharp.com. Please include "General Manager" in the subject line of your email or application.