Overview
Studio Director Jobs in New York, NY at Loops Lab
Company Description Loops Lab is building the world’s most iconic music universe – a space where technology meets tangible, hands-on play. We’re on a mission to "Set Music Free" by making music creation accessible, remixable, and performable for everyone, regardless of age or experience. Our products combine collectible figurines with an interactive stage, transforming sounds into physical, play-ready pieces. We are bridging the gap between digital and physical, creating magical, off-screen experiences that spark imagination and connect people through the universal language of music.
We are a fast-growing, innovative team with a global footprint, uniting creative artistry, R&D, and cutting-edge design to build the future of music engagement. Join us in redefining how the world plays, creates, and connects.
Role Description Build and operate the Loops Lab studio – the creative home where music, design, collectibles, content, artists, and product ideas come together. The Studio Director is responsible for turning the New York SoHo – Thompson Street space into an active creative engine that continuously produces new products, collaborations, experiences, and content while maintaining an inspiring environment for both the team and external partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Studio Leadership :
- Own the day-to-day operation of Loops Lab Thompson Street studio in SoHo.
- Build an inspiring, organized, and highly creative workspace.
- Develop studio processes, workflows, and creative standards.
- Manage budgets, equipment, and studio resources.
Creative Production:
- Oversee the creation of figurines, collectibles, and physical creative assets.
- Coordinate creative production across industrial design, graphic design, music, packaging, photography, and video.
- Ensure projects move efficiently from concept to execution.
Artist & Music Collaborations:
- Identify and build relationships with musicians, artists, designers, DJs, and creators.
- Lead collaboration projects from concept through launch.
- Develop limited editions, artist collections, and special creative initiatives.
Content & Experiences:
- Produce creative content originating from the studio.
- Support product launches with photography, video, behind-the-scenes content, and live sessions.
- Plan creative events, workshops, and community activations at the studio.
Cross Functional Collaboration:
- Work closely with Product, Marketing, Operations, and Leadership.
- Translate product roadmaps into creative execution.
- Ensure consistency across physical products, digital experiences, and brand storytelling.
Team Leadership:
- Recruit, manage, and mentor freelance and full-time creatives.
- Build a multidisciplinary creative team as the company grows.
- Foster a collaborative, experimental, and high-performance creative culture.
Success Looks Like:
- The Thompson Street studio becomes a destination for artists, musicians, and partners.
- A steady pipeline of creative collaborations and product concepts.
- Strong alignment with Product, Marketing, and Creative.
- The studio consistently produces content and experiences that strengthen the Loops brand.
- A highly engaged creative community centered around the Loops ecosystem.
Qualifications
- 5+ years leading creative studios, maker spaces, design teams, or experiential environments.
- Experience managing multidisciplinary creative projects and teams.
- Strong connection and appreciation for music, design, toys, collectibles, or consumer products.
- Excellent project management and organizational skills.
- Comfortable balancing creative vision with hands-on operational execution.
- Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for building from the ground up in a growing start up within a creative and operational setting.
Salary Range: 120K-130K
Title: Studio Director
Company: Loops Lab
Location: New York, NY
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