Job Description
A leading international creative studio specialising in brand experience is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of innovative, multidisciplinary projects from concept through completion. The studio is known for creating impactful, story-driven work that blends art, design, and cultural narratives, transforming spaces for top global brands and institutions.
* 3 days a week in the London office
* Circa £50k (some flexibility)
*This role requires a background in Design, Retail, or Experiential fields, not advertising.
As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be central to the successful delivery of a wide range of creative projects. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including creatives, strategists, and business development, managing client relationships, budgets, and timelines to ensure seamless execution.
Key Responsibilities
* Serve as the main point of contact for clients from initial briefing through post-installation support
* Lead projects from concept to final delivery, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
* Prepare comprehensive costing documents including estimates, quotes, and final proposals
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously across varying budgets and scopes
* Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, fabricators, and contractors
* Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status and financials
* Keep internal teams informed of project progress, timelines, and key deliverables
* Collaborate with project leadership to allocate resources and design time effectively
* Advise creative teams on feasible materials, processes, and techniques for project execution
* Source props, products, and materials as needed for each project
* Coordinate site visits and relay insights and logistics to internal stakeholders
* Oversee on-site installations, ensuring quality and adherence to project goals
* Act as a communication bridge between clients, creatives, and external partners
Skills & Experience Required
* Educational background in a design-related field
* Demonstrated experience managing creative projects across disciplines and scales
* Client-facing experience with strong account handling skills
* Proven track record of project management within the creative or design industries
* Experience managing production budgets up to £500,000 (or equivalent)
* Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
* Strong written and verbal communication abilities
* Detail-oriented with a passion for delivering high-quality work
* Ability to proactively contribute to the evolution and improvement of studio processes
* Proficiency in Adobe InDesign
* Working knowledge of CAD software is a plus
We are committed to ensuring and supporting representation from all backgrounds across the creative industry, irrespective of race, religion, belief, gender, or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all areas of the community.
Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to ensure a comfortable and inclusive recruitment process. If this sounds like the ideal position for you, or if you are interested in exploring other Project Management or Production jobs in London, please get in touch.
As a specialist in Project Management and Production Recruitment, I regularly have Project Manager and Producer roles across Advertising, Production, in-house, and Media Agencies in London and beyond.
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