Creative Project Manager

ThePlaceToBe; Leeds; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

ThePlaceToBe in Leeds is seeking an Account Manager / Creative Project Manager to balance client relationships with project delivery in a fast-paced creative environment. You will work with clients and internal teams to ensure projects run smoothly from brief to final delivery, while identifying opportunities to grow existing accounts.

This role suits someone with experience in a creative agency who enjoys both the commercial and project management aspects of client services.

Qualifications

• Experience in a creative, branding or integrated agency setting.
• Strong project management skills across budgets, schedules and multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple branding, design, and creative projects from briefing through to delivery.
• Serve as the main point of contact for clients and build strong relationships for an exceptional experience.
• Coordinate internal creative teams, timelines, budgets and resources to keep projects on track.
• Identify opportunities to add value for clients and support growth of key accounts.
• Collaborate with designers to deliver high-quality work that meets client expectations.

Skills

Account management

Client relationships

Project coordination

Budget management

Communication

Job description

ThePlaceToBe are delighted to be partnering with one of Leeds' most established independent creative agencies as they continue to grow their client services team. Working with globally recognised brands across lifestyle, retail, and health & beauty, this agency has built an outstanding reputation for delivering strategic branding, creative campaigns, and design that makes a real impact.

About the role...

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing client relationships with project delivery in a fast-paced creative environment. You'll work closely with clients and internal teams to ensure projects run smoothly from initial brief through to final delivery, while helping to identify opportunities to grow existing accounts.

What you'll be doing day to day...

• Managing multiple branding, design, and creative projects from briefing through to delivery.
• Acting as the main point of contact for clients, building strong relationships and ensuring an exceptional experience.
• Coordinating internal creative teams, timelines, budgets, and resources to keep projects on track.
• Identifying opportunities to add value for clients and support the continued growth of key accounts.
• Collaborating with designers and creatives to deliver high-quality work that exceeds client expectations.

About you...

This role would suit someone with experience in a creative, branding, or integrated agency who enjoys both the commercial and project management side of client services. You'll be highly organised, proactive, and passionate about delivering outstanding creative work.

What we're looking for...

• Previous experience in an Account Manager, Creative Project Manager, or similar client services role within a creative agency.
• Strong project management skills with experience overseeing budgets, schedules, and multiple workstreams.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to manage client expectations.
• Commercial awareness with the ability to spot opportunities to strengthen and grow client accounts.
• A collaborative approach with a genuine appreciation for branding, design, and creative excellence.