Studio Manager Jobs
Studio Manager jobs are open across creative agencies, music and recording studios, photography studios, and fitness and wellness brands, at every level from assistant to senior and director, with specializations in production operations, creative workflow management, and facility oversight. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Flexible schedule
The Studio Manager is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations, sales performance, team development, and overall success of the studios. This position plays a key role in creating an exceptional member experience while driving membership growth, revenue, and profitability. The Studio Manager leads and develops the team, sets and tracks sales goals, monitors key performance indicators, conducts demos and drives conversions, and ensures the studio consistently meets or exceeds performance expectations. This role also focuses on building a strong team culture, developing future leaders, engaging with the local community, and maintaining a welcoming, professional, and results-driven studio environment.
Core Responsibilities/Duties
- Oversee all day-to-day studio operations to ensure a seamless, welcoming, and professional member experience.
- Monitor and manage key performance indicators, including conversion rate, utilization, retention, and sales performance.
- Track daily and weekly sales results and take action to address performance gaps.
- Manage scheduling, payroll, and other administrative studio functions while maintaining appropriate staffing levels and holding team members accountable to schedules, performance expectations, and operational standards.
- Lead the hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, and development of staff.
- Coach and develop the staff to help them achieve individual and sales goals.
- Establish clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Drive membership sales and ensure the studio consistently works toward revenue and membership growth goals.
- Develop and implement local marketing initiatives, events, and strategic community partnerships to increase studio awareness, generate leads, strengthen local engagement, and drive membership growth.
- Handle member questions, concerns, feedback, and cancellations with professionalism, empathy, and a solutions-oriented approach.
- Create a studio environment where members feel valued, supported, and motivated to achieve their wellness goals.
- Conduct sales demos and focus on converting initial complimentary sessions into memberships sales, while maintaining a 40% or higher close rate.
- Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals for the studio and monitor performance to ensure goals are consistently met or exceeded.
- Run and lead weekly meetings to review performance, discuss goals, identify opportunities, and provide coaching and accountability to the team.
Expectations
- 2+ years of management experience, preferably in fitness, wellness, retail, hospitality, or a studio environment.
- Proven track record in sales, membership growth, business development, or revenue generation.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and hold staff accountable.
- Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, staffing, and day-to-day operations.
- Strong understanding of sales performance metrics and KPIs.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A genuine passion for health, wellness, fitness, and helping people.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
- Experience working with CRM systems to manage leads, track sales activity, maintain member information, and support follow-up and conversion efforts.
- Work 40–50 hours per week to support studio operations, sales goals, team development, and member experience.
- Operate a profitable, well-run studio with strong day-to-day execution.
- Build and maintain a high-performing, accountable team.
- Consistently drive sales, membership growth, and revenue performance.
- Maintain strong conversion, utilization, and retention metrics.
- Deliver an exceptional and consistent member experience.
- Develop Lead Stretch team members into strong leaders.
- Create a positive studio culture where employees and members feel valued and supported.
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
- Wellness resources
- Flexible schedule
The Studio Manager is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations, sales performance, team development, and overall success of the studios. This position plays a key role in creating an exceptional member experience while driving membership growth, revenue, and profitability. The Studio Manager leads and develops the team, sets and tracks sales goals, monitors key performance indicators, conducts demos and drives conversions, and ensures the studio consistently meets or exceeds performance expectations. This role also focuses on building a strong team culture, developing future leaders, engaging with the local community, and maintaining a welcoming, professional, and results-driven studio environment.
Core Responsibilities/Duties
- Oversee all day-to-day studio operations to ensure a seamless, welcoming, and professional member experience.
- Monitor and manage key performance indicators, including conversion rate, utilization, retention, and sales performance.
- Track daily and weekly sales results and take action to address performance gaps.
- Manage scheduling, payroll, and other administrative studio functions while maintaining appropriate staffing levels and holding team members accountable to schedules, performance expectations, and operational standards.
- Lead the hiring, onboarding, training, scheduling, coaching, and development of staff.
- Coach and develop the staff to help them achieve individual and sales goals.
- Establish clear expectations and foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Drive membership sales and ensure the studio consistently works toward revenue and membership growth goals.
- Develop and implement local marketing initiatives, events, and strategic community partnerships to increase studio awareness, generate leads, strengthen local engagement, and drive membership growth.
- Handle member questions, concerns, feedback, and cancellations with professionalism, empathy, and a solutions-oriented approach.
- Create a studio environment where members feel valued, supported, and motivated to achieve their wellness goals.
- Conduct sales demos and focus on converting initial complimentary sessions into memberships sales, while maintaining a 40% or higher close rate.
- Oversee daily, weekly, and monthly sales goals for the studio and monitor performance to ensure goals are consistently met or exceeded.
- Run and lead weekly meetings to review performance, discuss goals, identify opportunities, and provide coaching and accountability to the team.
Expectations
- 2+ years of management experience, preferably in fitness, wellness, retail, hospitality, or a studio environment.
- Proven track record in sales, membership growth, business development, or revenue generation.
- Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to coach, motivate, and hold staff accountable.
- Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, staffing, and day-to-day operations.
- Strong understanding of sales performance metrics and KPIs.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- A genuine passion for health, wellness, fitness, and helping people.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends as needed.
- Experience working with CRM systems to manage leads, track sales activity, maintain member information, and support follow-up and conversion efforts.
- Work 40–50 hours per week to support studio operations, sales goals, team development, and member experience.
- Operate a profitable, well-run studio with strong day-to-day execution.
- Build and maintain a high-performing, accountable team.
- Consistently drive sales, membership growth, and revenue performance.
- Maintain strong conversion, utilization, and retention metrics.
- Deliver an exceptional and consistent member experience.
- Develop Lead Stretch team members into strong leaders.
- Create a positive studio culture where employees and members feel valued and supported.
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Who's Hiring
- Orangetheory Fitness13
- EY4
- Turnitin4
- HOTWORX3
- Amazon3
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Technology & Software
- Government & Public Sector
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in studio manager jobs.
- Three or more years of studio, production, or operations management experience
- Proficiency with scheduling and booking management software
- Experience managing staff, freelancers, or cross-functional creative teams
- Strong budget tracking and vendor management skills
- Familiarity with project management tools and digital asset workflows
- Bachelor's degree in business, communications, arts management, or a related field
Tips for Your Studio Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume for each studio type
A recording studio and a fitness studio both hire studio managers but expect different skills. Lead with the operational systems, software, and team sizes most relevant to that specific environment so your resume reads as a direct match, not a generic application.
Quantify the operations you have managed
Studio manager job listings reward candidates who show scale. Replace vague descriptions with specifics: how many staff you scheduled, how many sessions or shoots you coordinated per week, or how much you reduced booking conflicts or overhead costs through process changes.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists studio manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show cross-functional coordination in your portfolio
Studio managers sit between creative teams, clients, vendors, and executives. Document examples where you resolved a scheduling conflict, onboarded a vendor under pressure, or kept a production on track. These scenarios differentiate you from pure administrative candidates.
Prepare for skills assessments in the interview
Many studios test candidates on scheduling software, booking systems, or project management tools before extending an offer. Practice your fluency with the tools listed in the job description so you can demonstrate them live rather than just claim them on your resume.
Negotiate scope before you negotiate pay
Studio manager roles vary widely in what they own. Before accepting an offer, clarify whether you will manage staff, control budgets, handle client relations, or just coordinate logistics. Scope determines your leverage for a title adjustment and future advancement, so get it in writing.
Studio Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most studio managers?
The companies hiring the most studio managers right now include Orangetheory Fitness, EY, and Turnitin, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Industries with the most active hiring include creative and marketing agencies, music and recording studios, and fitness and wellness brands.
How many studio manager jobs are remote?
About 46% of studio manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies significantly by industry. Roles in content production, creative operations, and marketing studio management are most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements, while roles that involve physical facility oversight, in-person session coordination, or equipment management are predominantly on-site.
How do you become a studio manager?
Most studio managers move up from coordinator or assistant roles in production, creative operations, or facility management. Build experience scheduling resources, managing vendor relationships, and supporting creative workflows. Proficiency with booking and project management software is expected early. Taking on cross-functional responsibilities, such as supervising freelancers or owning a budget, positions you for a full management role.
Can you get a studio manager job with little experience?
Entry-level studio manager roles do exist, particularly in smaller studios or fitness and wellness brands, and they typically prioritize organizational skills and comfort with scheduling tools over years of experience. Volunteering on productions, interning at a studio, or managing operations in a related setting, such as an event venue or coworking space, builds the hands-on evidence employers want to see.
What does the studio manager interview process look like?
Most studio manager interviews include an initial screening call focused on your operations background, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and a team lead. Many employers include a practical component where you walk through how you would handle a scheduling conflict, a vendor issue, or an overbooked calendar. Final rounds often involve meeting the broader team or creative director.
Where can I find and apply to studio manager jobs?
You can find and apply to studio manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and industry focus, then apply directly to each one that fits. No separate signup is required to submit an application.
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