Kite Studio Manager

Who we are

We’re The Kite Factory, an independent media agency that fuses Heart, Art, and Science to craft creative media ideas that deliver . We’re here because we spotted a gap: too many agencies focus either on bold ideas or on measurement, but rarely both. We believe the magic happens when you bring them together. Smart, strategic, and creative media that doesn’t just look good on paper but delivers in the real world.

Our roots are in measurement, but our craft is in turning insight into action. That’s how we drive real results for ambitious commercial and third sector organisations like WaterAid, David Lloyd, London Zoo, Breast Cancer Now and White Claw.

We’re now over 100 specialists strong - strategists, planners, creatives, and data geeks, united by curiosity, craft, and a passion for growth - yours, ours, and our clients’. In the past five years, we’ve grown fast, winning major clients and industry accolades including Campaign’s Independent Agency of the Year 2024 and Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024 and 2025 .

People love working here, and it shows. We’re proud to hold IPA Platinum status and be consistently named a Campaign Best Place to Work .

What we are looking for

The ideal candidate combines technical skills with a strong sense of creativity and flair. They should not be limited by software constraints, always finding ways to push limitation to bring vision to life. Able to take brand insights and translate them into engaging concepts, they’ll stay true to brand guidelines and TOV. This person can balance creativity with consistency, ensuring every project is visually compelling and aligned with brand identity and messaging, with decisions backed by research or previous campaign performance.

The minimum requirements for this role are:

• A midweight designer or a junior ready to step up to midweight

• 2+ Years relevant work experience (ideally agency side)

• Expertise in key tools (See skill requirements)

Your role

Using client brand guidelines and asset banks tasks include but not limited to:

• Creating static image assets for social, print and OOH

• Building programmatic display assets in HTML5

• Creating story arcs and editing video

• Compiling motion assets from static content

• Providing copywriting and editorial support when necessary

• Assisting account managers to form content testing frameworks

• Creating asset mock ups and storyboards for client proposals

• Assist with case study creation and marketing thoughtpieces

• Bringing channel proposals and new business pitches to life with design mocks

Skills and experience

Skill requirements

• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, with primary expertise in Photoshop, Premiere Pro, and After Effects.

• Strong knowledge of keyframing for animating content effectively.

• Comfortable designing static concepts in Photoshop and animating them in After Effects.

• Proficient in using tools like Google Veo or Adobe Firefly for quick concept creation and editing.

• Basic HTML5 knowledge is a plus, but not essential.

• Expertise in design specs for digital and print: understanding file formats (vector vs raster), colour modes (RGB vs CMYK), frame rates, sound levels, crop marks, and print profiles

Key behaviours

• Creative thinking to power content design

• Highly organised to work across multiple projects

• Analytical to assess content performance

• Strong communication skills

• Good work ethic showing proactivity

Key people in your team

• Ben Foster - COO

• John Downs - Programmatic Business Director

Our culture

We’re immensely proud of the culture at The Kite Factory. We run quarterly pulse surveys to create a feedback loop and constantly evolve the way we run the agency. All voices are heard and listened to, and we’ve worked hard to build and live by our values, which are: Think Freely, Aim Higher, Stay Smart, Get Involved and Win Together

Our people are our greatest asset, and the connections they forge with one another are the foundation of our success. To strengthen these relationships and foster a supportive and inclusive environment, we offer several committees that everyone is encouraged to join, including Social, Diversity & Inclusion, and Environmental Impact. These groups play a crucial role in shaping our culture and ensuring that we not only work together but thrive together.

What’s in it for you

As well as working with some of the best people in the industry, we offer a competitive salary, a range of benefits, a huge focus on training and development with dedicated training time, partnerships with industry specialists, and the opportunity to progress and develop your career with the support of a fantastic team.

Inclusivity and belonging

At The Kite Factory, we welcome applications from all walks of life including those who are under-represented in our industry. We’re committed to creating a diverse and inclusive place to work where everyone feels they can belong and celebrate each other's differences. It’s so important to us that all voices are heard and listened to so that we can truly create an inclusive place to work where our teams can thrive.