Operations & Projects Manager

Location: Amsterdam 

Help Build the Future of Immersive Design

rene.studio is a small design studio led by artist Rene van Dijk. We create immersive visuals, scenographies and custom installations for the cultural field, from large‑scale dance events to public experiences. Nature, technology, movement, and materiality are central to our work.

To support our growing projects and evolving practice, we’re looking for a sharp, proactive Operations & Projects Manager, someone who can own the back end of the studio so the front end (creative work) can flourish. This is not a traditional producer role, but also not just logistics, it’s the operational heartbeat of a small and ambitious creative studio.

What This Role Is

A dynamic mix of:

• Operational management (workflows, timelines, systems, planning)
• Project coordination (budgets, deliverables, suppliers, production)
• Studio support (team dynamics, resource planning, external communication)

You’re the one who makes sure things run clearly, smoothly, and on time, while also knowing when to flex for the creative process.

Responsibilities

Project & Production

• Create and manage clear project timelines, resource plans, and budgets
• Coordinate day-to-day tasks across multiple projects and external collaborators
• Ensure technical and creative teams have what they need, when they need it
• Oversee logistics for builds, installations, travel, and documentation

Operations & Studio

• Develop and refine studio workflows and tools (Airtable, Gsuite, etc.)
• Manage invoicing, budgeting, contracts, and freelance onboarding (with support)
• Keep track of team availability, scheduling, and external requests
• Support communication with clients and partners

Strategic Support

• Translate Rene’s creative direction into actionable operational plans
• Act as sparring partner on feasibility, priority-setting, and momentum
• Help identify structural improvements, not just put out fires

You’ll Thrive In This Role If You Are…

• A natural organiser who brings clarity to complex situations
• Comfortable with ambiguity, you can find structure where there is none
• Proactive, self-managed, and grounded (but not rigid)
• Experienced in managing creative or technical projects (e.g. live events, installations, AV productions, architecture, festivals)
• Someone who enjoys making a system work better
• Fluent in Dutch and English
• Familiar with tools like Airtable & Gsuite, or happy to learn
• Bonus: You understand design/tech production cycles, are spreadsheet‑friendly, or have worked with creative studios before

What We Offer

• A leading role in shaping a growing creative studio
• Insight into unique immersive projects, from concept to real-world impact
• Freedom to propose better tools, workflows, and systems
• A small committed team with a strong creative culture
• 32-36h Flexible hours contract
• Travelcost and a bike to get to the studio
• Daily lunch & snacks at the office
• Competitive compensation depending on experience

How to Apply

Send your CV and a short motivation (max 1 page)