Freelance - Brand Activations & Pop Ups Project Manager

Jaded London Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

Local business discounts

North-West London office location

Casual dress code

Kitchens and snacks

Social events

Job summary

Jaded London Limited seeks an experienced Lead for brand activations, driving IRL experiences across international markets with a big focus on the U.S. You will translate brand strategy into impactful consumer experiences whilst staying on brand and within budget.

The ideal candidate has a fashion background targeting Gen Z, excels in a fast-paced environment and is willing to travel internationally to deliver campaigns, pop ups and influencer initiatives.

Qualifications

• Min 5 years’ experience in brand activations, experiential marketing or events.
• Experience managing international campaigns and events.
• Strong project and budget management skills.
• Excellent internal communications across the wider business.
• Deep understanding of the Jaded brand DNA.
• Willingness to travel internationally and flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Oversee activation timelines, budgets and production schedules.
• Lead end-to-end delivery of campaigns, pop ups, retail activations and influencer partnerships.
• Adapt concepts for regional relevance globally.
• Collaborate with Heads of Brands, social, PR, Ecom and Merchandising/trading teams to ensure integrated execution.
• Ensure activations reflect brand storytelling and customer experience standards.
• Negotiate contracts and manage external partners to deliver against objectives and budgets.
• Own a network of contacts/agencies/freelancers to work across multiple projects.
• Track KPIs including brand engagement, earned media, social reach, on-site traffic and ROI.
• Deliver post-campaign analysis and recommendations for future activations.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and emerging opportunities.

Skills

Brand activations

Experiential marketing

Event management

Budget management

Project management

Agency partnerships

Influencer campaigns

Internal communications

Brand DNA understanding

Travel flexibility

Job description

**IMMEDIATE START**

Lead the planning and execution of brand activations across key international markets with a big focus on U.S

The role is responsible for IRL experiences – retail moments, pop ups, fashion events, influencer initiatives and cultural campaigns that drive awareness, social engagement and sales.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in fashion background targeting the Gen Z consumer and thrives in a fast-paced environment. They must understand how to translate brand strategy into impactful consumer experiences whilst remaining on-brand and in budget. A strong understanding of the U.S market is key.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage activation timelines, budgets, production schedules and vendor relationships with external companies
• Lead end to end delivery of campaigns, pop ups, retail activations, experimental events & influencer campaign partnerships
• Adapt global concepts for regional relevance Globally
• Collaborate with Heads of Brands, social, PR, Ecom and Merchandising/trading teams to ensure company wide integrated execution.
• Ensure all activations reflect brand identity, storytelling and customer experience standards
• Negotiate contracts and manage external partners to deliver against objectives and budgets
• Own a black book of contacts /agencies / freelancers to work across multiple projects
• Track KPIs including brand engagement, earned media, social reach, on site traffic and overall ROI.
• Deliver post campaign analysis and recommendations for future activations
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and emerging cultural opportunities

• Min 5 years’ experience in brand activations, experimental marketing, events or partnerships within fashion/ lifestyle Gen Z brands
• Proven experience managing international campaigns and events
• Strong project management and budget management skills
• Excellent internal comms skills across the wider business
• Strong understanding of the Jaded brand DNA
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel internationally when required
• Experience working with agencies, production partners and creative teams

• 50% Employee Discount
• Local Business Discounts (cafés, fitness, beauty etc)
• North-West London office location directly located next to good transport links
• Casual office dress code (your style of dress is up to you, wear what you feel best in)
• Fully-stocked kitchens and fridges (hello endless brekkie and snack supply, see ya afternoon munchies)
• Regular Office Social Events (e.g. payday socials)