Studio Manager

**About Picasso Artists** Picasso Artists is a hands-on art studio for kids, families and adults. After a decade in Dubai, we are opening our first Canadian studio at Erin Mills Town Centre in February 2027. Guests try fluid art, drip art, tie-dye, clay, tote painting, glow-in-the-dark art and more, and take their creations home. We also host birthday parties, after-school classes, school-holiday camps, school groups and corporate team events. Parents and guardians stay with their children for every session, so our team guides the art, not childcare. **The role** You will open and run the studio from day one. You own the guest experience, the team, the schedule and the numbers, and you work on the studio floor alongside your team. **What you will do** * Set up the studio for launch: stations, stock, booking system, safety procedures and opening events * Hire, train and schedule a team of 5 artists and hosts, covering all mall hours (about 74 hours a week) * Lead sessions and birthday parties on the floor, and step in wherever the studio needs you * Manage bookings, enquiries and reviews; turn first visits into repeat visits, classes and parties * Sell group bookings to schools, camps, community groups and local companies * Order and control art supplies and stock * Handle cash, daily sales reports and basic payroll inputs * Keep the studio clean, safe and compliant with mall rules * Work with the owners on marketing, promotions and mall events **What you bring** * 3+ years in retail, hospitality, kids' entertainment, recreation or studio management, including at least 1 year leading a team * Confidence running a busy floor on weekends, with parties, walk-ins and parents all at once * Warm, clear communication with children, parents and corporate clients * Comfort with booking systems, POS, spreadsheets and social media * An eye for creative work (an arts background is a plus, not a must) * Standard First Aid and CPR, or willingness to certify before opening * A clear Vulnerable Sector Check (we arrange it after the offer) * Availability for evenings, weekends and school holidays, the studio's busiest times **What we offer** * $52,000 to $60,000 a year, based on experience * The chance to build a studio and its team from the start, with a growing brand behind you * Performance bonus tied to studio sales (to be confirmed at offer) * Staff discounts on workshops and parties How to apply Send your resume and a short note on a team or space you have built or improved to **adam.baddoura@wearepicasso.com** with "Studio Manager, Erin Mills" in the subject line. We reply to every candidate we interview within 45 days. Pay: $52,000.00-$60,000.00 per year Benefits: * Store discount Work Location: In person