Study Hall is a multidisciplinary design agency based in Oakland, CA. We practice the unconventional applications of conventional disciplines to create distinctive, effective, and irresistible creative. We’re looking for a Head of Production to own how our work gets made, bringing structure, clarity, and control to every project across the studio.

At Study Hall, the Head of Production owns the production engine of the studio. You are responsible for how work gets structured, resourced, tracked, and delivered across all active projects. You manage producers, maintain systems, and ensure every engagement runs cleanly from kickoff through delivery. You work closely with Executive Producers to translate scopes and client engagements into clear plans, strong execution, and disciplined financial control. This is a hands-on role. You are in the details, tracking burn, refining workflows, managing resourcing, and ensuring nothing slips. You bring consistency and control to how projects run across the studio.

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• Production Operations:
  
  • Own day to day production across all active projects
  • Ensure projects are clearly structured from kickoff through delivery
  • Maintain visibility across timelines, deliverables, and team alignment
  • Keep projects moving with consistency and control
• Systems & Workflow:
  • Build and maintain production systems including trackers, templates, and workflows
  • Own project documentation including scopes, timelines, and deliverables
  • Improve how projects run across the studio
  • Ensure consistency across all production practices
• Financial Tracking & Control:
  
  • Own project burn tracking, budgets, and reporting
  • Maintain clear visibility into project financial health
  • Partner with Executive Producers on scope alignment and financial planning
  • Flag risks early and ensure projects stay on track financially
• Proposals & Scoping Support:
  
  • Translate EP-led scopes into structured, actionable plans
  • Build timelines, resourcing models, and production frameworks
  • Ensure proposals are realistic, clear, and executable
  • Support refinement of how we scope and price work
• Resourcing & Team Management:
  
  • Manage and support the producer team
  • Oversee project assignments and workload distribution
  • Ensure teams are properly staffed and balanced
  • Support hiring and freelance coordination as needed
• Cross-Team Coordination:
  
  • Work closely with Creative Directors and design teams
  • Ensure alignment across disciplines
  • Maintain strong communication across all stakeholders
  • Support teams in doing their best work