What are the responsibilities and job description for the Studio Manager position at Living Room LA?
Living Room
A home away from home where creatives celebrate music, art, design and culture. We are a private membership club open to members and their guests only.
The Role
Livingroom Studios is seeking a proactive, systems-minded, highly organized, detail-oriented Studio Manager to oversee daily operations of our world-class premium boutique recording studio. The candidate will help define, implement, and optimize the studio's backend systems, workflows, and team operations, before maintaining and evolving them long-term.
You'll work closely with studio leadership and creative teams to build internal structures that support a seamless client experience, empower the staff, and enhance operational efficiency. A deep understanding of music industry dynamics, high-level client relations and hospitality is essential.
1. Studio Infrastructure and Operational System Design
● Design, implement and oversee core backend operational systems, workflow frameworks and studio protocols.
● Develop sustainable infrastructure to support session planning, team collaboration, and cross-department coordination.
● Collaborate with leadership to define long-term operational strategy.
● Work with creative team to support implementation of artist curation strategy.
2. Studio Operations and Workflow Management
● Oversee daily studio functions ensuring seamless execution once systems are in place.
● Act as the central point of contact for clients, team members, and contractors.
● Align operational output with the Studio Director, Artist Relations and Head Engineer, to support creative goals.
3. Financial Oversight
● Work closely with Studio Business Admin Manager across studio budgets, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll processing.
● Ensure timely invoicing, payments, and contractor coordination.
● Maintain accurate financial records and provide reports for management.
4. Scheduling and Coordination
● Manage and Advance studio bookings, client session schedules, and staff assignments.
● Coordinate with engineers, producers, and other staff to ensure optimal utilization of studio time and resources.
● Monitor and maintain an up-to-date calendar, nimble with adjustments, proactively handle any scheduling conflicts as they arise.
5. Inventory Management
● Create and maintain an accurate inventory system for gear and instruments.
● Work with engineering to ensure equipment upkeep and servicing.
● Due diligence on most optimal studio tracking platforms for logging usage, repairs, and gear acquisition plans.
6. Team Management
● Work closely with the creative team to schedule sessions and address client needs.
● Establish onboarding and coordination systems for staff, freelancers, and external collaborators.
● Facilitate clear communication between departments to ensure aligned, efficient operations.
7. Client Liaisons
● Work closely with Artist Relations to facilitate a high level of service advancing sessions
● Provide high-touch client services and hospitality to artists, labels, and creative collaborators, by working closely with relevant LR departments (engineering, tech, hospitality)
● Proven experience in artist management, studio/tour operations, project management, or similar roles in music and entertainment.
● Track record of building systems and operational frameworks — not just managing existing ones.
● Comfortable working in (and occasionally creating) tools like Sonido, StudioSuite, Airtable, POS systems like Stripe, Square, and Toast, or similar scheduling/accounting/inventory platforms.
● Financial fluency — budgeting, invoicing, forecasting, and working with finance departments.
● Experience in team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.
● Strong organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal communication skills.
● Knowledge of recording workflows, session logistics, and studio equipment.
● Willingness to work non-traditional hours when necessary for high-profile projects and events.
Why Join
- 100% Healthcare coverage including Dental and Vision, it’s part of our commitment to you
- Wellness Benefits for a balanced lifestyle
- Competitive 401k match for your financial future
- Unlimited PTO for salaried members, because you deserve it
- Career Growth opportunities that empower you
- Leader in Development Program
- Learning & Development for your growth with us
- Immersive Trainings that nurture your talents
- Fun and Exciting Team Member Events that build bonds
- Free Team Member Meals to fuel your creativity
Our Team Culture
At Living Room, we are deeply passionate about our work and we believe that hospitality is a noble pursuit because it’s fundamentally human and an ideal worth chasing. We seek out those that share these beliefs as an inherent second nature and our team member culture is how we bring this idea to life. Our guiding pillars- Be Human, Be Curious, Be Empathetic, Be Soulful, and Be Honest demand that we embody these values in all that we do.
