New York, NY
Freelance Role
Full-time
Micaela Erlanger Studios is a New York–based luxury styling and creative direction studio operating at the highest levels of fashion, entertainment, and media. The studio manages red carpet appearances, global press tours, editorial projects, and brand partnerships with precision, discretion, and excellence.
We are seeking a highly organized, operationally sophisticated Studio Manager to oversee the day-to-day infrastructure of the business on a freelance basis.
This is not an assistant role. This is a strategic operations position.
Role Overview
The Studio Manager serves as the operational backbone of the studio. This individual ensures that internal systems, logistics, financial tracking, scheduling, and team coordination operate seamlessly so that creative output remains elevated and uncompromised.
The ideal candidate thrives in high-performance environments, anticipates needs before they arise, and brings structure to fast-moving, high-visibility projects.
Key Responsibilities
Studio Operations & Logistics
● Oversee daily studio operations and workflow management
● Manage calendars for fittings, pulls, returns, travel, press tours, and major events
● Supervise shipping logistics, tailoring timelines, and inventory tracking
● Maintain styling closet organization and digital inventory systems
● Ensure fittings are fully prepped (racks, look boards, accessories, emergency kits)
Financial Oversight & Vendor Management
● Track invoices and client billing
● Reconcile expenses in coordination with accounting
● Manage vendor payments (couriers, tailoring, assistants, freelance teams)
● Identify and flag cost-saving opportunities
Team & Project Management
● Oversee assistants and freelance stylists
● Lead weekly team check-ins
● Develop and manage project timelines for premieres, press tours, and award season
● Ensure deadlines are met across all active projects
● Improve systems and documentation to support scalability
Client & Brand Liaison Support
● Coordinate logistics with PR teams and brand partners
● Manage pull confirmations, deliveries, and returns
● Maintain white-glove communication standards
● Assist company CEO on other creative projects such brand partnerships, social partnerships, collaborations, etc
Systems & Infrastructure
● Build and refine Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
● Optimize digital systems and operational trackers
● Develop scalable workflows to support growth
Qualifications
● 3-5+ years of experience in operations, production management, or creative studio management
● Experience within fashion, entertainment, PR, or other high-touch environments strongly preferred
● Fashion market knowledge is a plus
● Strong financial tracking and organizational skills
● High emotional intelligence and absolute discretion
● Calm under pressure and capable of managing high-stakes and fast paced environments
● Strategic, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
● Fluent in English (written and spoken) required
This is an opportunity to step into a leadership role within a world-class styling studio, supporting projects at the forefront of fashion and entertainment.
TO APPLY: Please send your resume to studiomanager@micaelaerlanger.com, subject line Studio Manager.