Creative Project Manager

Cavendish Professionals; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative production studio in Surbiton is seeking an experienced Senior Creative Project Manager. In this client-facing role, you'll lead key accounts, oversee end-to-end project delivery, and provide creative and commercial direction. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in creative production and strong leadership capabilities. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated project management team while delivering high-end projects across various mediums. Competitive compensation and a supportive work environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in creative production, print, or experiential environments.
• Strong leadership and people management capability.
• Excellent project, budget, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead client accounts and manage projects from brief through to installation.
• Act as the main client contact, managing expectations and relationships.
• Translate creative briefs into detailed project plans and works orders.

Skills

Creative production experience

Leadership capabilities

Project management

Budget management

Client management

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Creative Project Manager, in Surbiton to join a leading creative production studio delivering complex, high-end projects across print, fabrication, experiential build and installation.

This is a senior, client-facing role responsible for leading key accounts, managing end-to-end project delivery, and providing both creative and commercial direction. The role also offers the opportunity to lead and develop a dedicated project management hub.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead client accounts and manage projects from brief through to installation
• Act as the main client contact, managing expectations and relationships
• Translate creative briefs into detailed project plans and works orders
• Oversee design, print, fabrication, logistics and installation teams
• Provide creative and visual merchandising direction
• Prepare quotes, manage budgets and maintain commercial control
• Identify and develop new business opportunities
• Lead, mentor and develop a project management team
• Ensure projects meet quality, health & safety and sustainability standards

Skills and Requirements

• Proven experience in creative production, print, or experiential environments
• Strong leadership and people management capability
• Excellent project, budget and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
• Strong commercial awareness and client-facing experience
• Confident using Excel, Microsoft Office and project systems
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable in a fast-paced environment

If interested, please get in touch with Neil, or contact the office on 0203 008 5212. Alternatively, click Apply to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Cavendish (Recruitment) Professionals Ltd are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we believe that inclusivity begins with the candidate experience. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of gender, race, age, sexual orientation, religion, or belief.