Design Project Manager (Events/Experiential)

Network - Career Consultants; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency in Kingston Upon Thames is seeking an experienced Creative Project Manager. This role involves managing diverse projects across events and retail while ensuring client satisfaction and effective budget management. The ideal candidate should have strong project management and communication skills, alongside experience in similar sectors and CAD Design knowledge. Join a collaborative team that supports career progression.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience in events, experiential, or retail sectors with a CAD Design understanding.
• Excellent project management skills to handle multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong communication and negotiation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate projects from start to finish, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Collaborate with clients and subcontractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Negotiate budgets and timelines effectively to achieve project goals.

Skills

Project management

Client liaison

Budget negotiation

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Tools

CAD Design

Job description

We are working with an award-winning creative agency seeking an experienced Creative Project Manager to work with a wide range of global clients across events, experiential and retail to deliver immersive experiences.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate a mixture of projects from start to finish, leading the project from the initial brief through to on-site delivery.
• Maintain excellent client liaison and account management throughout the project lifecycle.
• Collaborate with clients, subcontractors, and the in-house fabrication team to ensure project requirements are met, with an understanding of CAD Design.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously with strong communication and interpersonal skills; build and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Negotiate budgets and timelines effectively to deliver high-quality immersive experiences; join a highly collaborative and creative team with potential career progression.

Qualifications

• Relevant work experience within similar sectors (events, experiential, retail) with an understanding of CAD Design.
• Ability to liaise directly with clients, as well as subcontractors and the in-house fabrication team.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with clients and suppliers.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to manage budgets and timelines effectively.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Art/Creative and Design

Industries

• Interior Design
• Graphic Design
• Design Services

Location: Kingston Upon Thames, England, United Kingdom