Studio Operations Lead

Studio Operations Lead
Brand and Marketing

Permanent position
We were born from an eclectic troop of performers. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary.
OUR MISSION
Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.

Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for thinking up exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to contributing to enhancing their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil

So don't wait any longer and join the Cirque adventure You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment

YOUR MISSION
Role Overview
The Studio Lead Operations is an operational leadership role responsible for ensuring the smooth, efficient, and financially sound operation of the Brand & Advertising Studio. This position oversees resource planning, budgets, systems, and asset governance, while acting as a key connector between creative teams and multiple business units. The role ensures operational excellence, process clarity, and timely delivery across branding, advertising, and promotional initiatives in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the operational management of the Brand & Advertising Studio, ensuring efficient processes, high-quality delivery, and on-time execution.
• Oversee resource planning, and workload optimization in close collaboration with creative teams, traffic management and Project Managers.
• Own Studio budget governance, including forecasting, expense tracking, cost analysis, and optimization of internal and external resources.
• Supervise the Studio's tools, systems, and digital asset governance, including licensing, usage rights, and compliance.
• Propose, document, and continuously improve operational processes and collaborative frameworks between the Studio and business units.
• Act as the primary operational point of contact between the Studio, business units, and internal stakeholders.
• Support talent development, onboarding, and the growth of the freelancer pool in alignment with Creative Leadership.
• Contribute to the Studio's strategic planning by providing reliable data, insights, and mid- to long-term operational vision.

YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE

• 7–10 years of experience in operations, studio management, creative production, project management, or related roles, ideally within a creative, brand, or marketing environment.
• Proven experience managing complex operations, including resource planning, traffic management, budgets, and cross-functional processes.
• Strong expertise in budget planning, financial forecasting, expense tracking, and cost optimization.
• Solid understanding of creative production tools and ecosystems (collaboration tools, DAM systems, post-production tools, digital workflows).
• Demonstrated experience with asset management, licensing, and usage rights (photo, video, fonts, digital content).
• Ability to work effectively with creative, technical, and business teams in a fast-paced, multi-stakeholder nvironment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to structure, prioritize, and continuously improve processes.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, in French and English.
• Analytical, solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to translate operational data into strategic insights.
• Experience working in hybrid environments involving employees, freelancers, and external partners.
• Based in Montreal and bilingual is a must.

Why Join Us
This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the brand efforts of a global live entertainment powerhouse. You will have the chance to work with a talented team, shape the public image of a beloved brand, and contribute to the delivery of extraordinary experiences to audiences around the world. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to be part of a vibrant and creative community in the heart of Montreal.

If you are passionate about live entertainment and eager to make a significant impact on a global scale, we would love to hear from you. Join us in creating the extraordinary and apply today

How To Apply
Please submit your resume and a cover letter explaining why you are the perfect fit for this role to our career's portal. Include examples of previous campaigns or projects you have led that demonstrate your ability to successfully manage brand initiatives.

To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique.
Here Is An Overview

• An inclusive hybrid work mode based on team experience and flexible working hours
• Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
• A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
• Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career
• A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
• Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.