Tools Setup

Tools Setup

To work efficiently at ADR Studio Management, each team member needs to be fully equipped with the right tools. This guide walks you through the essential tools you'll need, where to access them, and how to get support if needed.


πŸ–₯ Essentials for All Team Members

These are mandatory tools for every role, regardless of department:

βœ… Email

  • Platform: Google Workspace

  • Address format: [email protected]

  • Set up access via Gmail or your preferred mail app

  • Use official signature (provided in onboarding email)


βœ… Slack

  • Join workspace: adrstudiomgmt.slack.com

  • Set your name and profile photo

  • Join relevant channels (#general, your team, active projects)

  • Enable notifications during working hours


βœ… ClickUp

  • Login with your ADR email

  • Join your assigned workspace and team

  • Explore: Task list, notifications, calendar, docs


βœ… Google Drive / Box Drive

  • Use Google Drive for most internal projects

  • Use Box Drive for large files, secure sharing, or external client folders

  • Organize files in shared folders and avoid saving locally

πŸ“¦ Note: Ask your PM which platform to use for your specific project.


🎨 Creative Team Tools

πŸ–ŒοΈ Adobe Creative Cloud

  • Tools: Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects

  • Provided via ADR’s license or your own (case-by-case)

  • Request license if needed during onboarding

πŸ–Ό Figma

  • Platform for UI/UX, design review, and prototyping

  • Invite sent via your ADR email

  • Join shared team libraries for brand components


🎬 Video Team Tools

🎞 Frame.io

  • Use for video reviews, comments, and version sharing

  • Login via your ADR email

  • Project folders are created per client or campaign

πŸ“€ WeTransfer

  • For quick file sharing outside of Drive/Box

  • Use without account, or set up WeTransfer Pro (if required)


πŸ“Š SEO, Content & Strategy Tools

  • Google Docs / Sheets / Slides – For writing, planning, and reporting

  • Notion (if used for campaign wikis or notes)

  • SEMRush / Ahrefs / SimilarWeb – Provided for SEO team access

  • Loom – Optional for async screen recordings and updates


πŸ” Access Support

If you're missing access to any tool, please:


Having your tools set up correctly is key to delivering your best work. Take the time to log in, test, and organize everything β€” and never hesitate to ask for help!

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