The role of the Studio/ Gallery Director:

Generally the role involves:

Making Sure everyone on the crew team are doing their jobs and understanding the project, making sure that everyone is one the same page.
A visual idea of the show/ project and working closely with the producer.
Ensuring all briefs are dispatched in the studio based on individuals strengths and skills
Creating a workflow structure
Reviewing daily work schedules of the creative department
Ensuring work is delivered on deadline
Compiling studio schedules for the crew
Updating studio schedules regularly to keep the team up to date on progress and changes
Dispatching workload
Managing annual leave of employees and finally resource management across both freelance and perm.

Requirements:

Not to panic – When something goes wrong the director must keep his/ her cool. If the director panics, then the whole team panics and something is likely to go wrong.
Communication skills
Professional organisational skills
Advanced knowledge of studio software
Proven leadership skills and ability to meet deadlines in a stressful environment
Motivate a team with a wide variety of skill sets.
He/she must also be able to think outside the box, have a high attention to detail and possess problem-solving skills.

Resource:

Derek Livesey, Studio Director, BBC (2012) [Online] At: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y0qIB_phKHM (Accessed on 21/01/2016)

Lawrence Sedgwick UCA/Television Production