Project Manager

CRAFT; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative communications agency is seeking a Project Manager in London. The role involves managing content production for global clients and coordinating with creative teams. Candidates must have production agency experience, knowledge of digital campaigns, and strong communication skills. This position offers a hybrid working environment and a range of benefits, including time off for your birthday and on-site wellness services.

Benefits

Holiday and pension benefits

Hybrid working

On-site massages and wellness services

Free breakfast and snacks

Birthday leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts with partners

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a production agency, managing digital campaigns.
• Deep knowledge of digital and TV production areas.
• Proactive with a 'can do' attitude.
• Well organized and efficient with a strong attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple projects at once.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end content production and workflows across multiple projects.
• Develop client relationships and assist with client management.
• Coordinate with producers and creatives to ensure quality and delivery.
• Produce accurate timing plans and communicate project changes.

Skills

Project management

Digital campaigns

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Experience in a production agency

Tools

MS Office (especially PPT)

AI applications in creative production

Digital asset management systems

Job description

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PROJECT MANAGER

Permanent role

Hybrid working at our offices at Bishopsgate London

Reporting into a Senior Project Manager

Client Services Team

Please only apply if you are able to work onsite in London and have the right to work in the UK

WHO WE ARE

Who are we? It's simple really. We are a creative communications agency with the spirit and passion of a boutique and the rock-like support of the world's biggest advertising network. We explore strange new worlds, seek out new life forms and boldly go where no one has gone before in the dogged pursuit of compelling and impactful work which transforms the brands in our care.

Working with us is a little like taking a journey into the unknown - with a massive safety net around you. We encourage an entrepreneurial approach in all that we do and believe that the best ideas can come from anyone - and anywhere. We'll give you the tools and the support you need to build your career and only ask that you bring us your passion, commitment and energy to make a difference.

YOUR ROLE

We are looking for a Project Manager to join our global team. Reporting into a Senior Project Manager, you will oversee end-to-end content production and workflows within a highly automated and AI-enabled environment and manage the projects of a global FMCG, healthcare and beauty product client, handling multiple projects.

Working on 360 campaign assets from start to finish, across all channels from digital to ecommerce and POS you will support across administrative tasks, quality assurance and creative excellence tasks. You will be responsible for timings, scope of work, meeting notes and project logistics.

We are looking for a candidate with solid experience in advertising agencies / studios, with project management capabilities and good knowledge of the production processes. The selected person must be a highly organized person and be accustomed to working toward goals.

FUNCTIONS

• Partner with the Business Leadership to develop client relationships and assist with client management and communications, including meeting, scheduling and sharing contact reports and follow ups.
• Coordinate with the producers and creatives of the agency the quality and delivery times of the materials
• Producing (and following) accurate timing plans, which should be agreed with all parties.
• Communicating client requests and project changes quickly and clearly.
• Coordinating different stakeholders from client and agency teams relevant to project success and to facilitate asset delivery.
• Leverage AI tools and automated workflows to streamline production processes, reduce manual effort, and improve efficiency
• Maintain adherence to usage rights, licensing, regulatory requirements, and taxonomy standards across all deliverables.
• Ensure all assets are optimized for campaign performance and contribute to measurable brand growth.

REQUIREMENTS

• Solid experience in an production agency, managing digital campaigns
• Deep knowledge of digital and TV production areas: TV & online video, display, email, commerce and social media campaigns.
• Proactive with a 'can do' attitude and solution focused
• Well organized and efficient, and a demonstrated attention to detail
• Able to manage multiple projects / tasks at once
• Significant experience of MS Office specially PPT
• Strong knowledge of automated workflows, AI applications in creative production, and digital asset management systems.
• An enthusiastic team player
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Portuguese or French as a 3rd language will be a plus.
• C1 Level English (comfortable to hold daily communications via email and phone)
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering content that drives performance and supports brand objectives.

MINIMUM requirements to apply

• Production agency experience in a project management capacity
• Healthcare, FMCG or similar sector experience will be preferred
• A thorough understanding of the production process across all types of media
• Solid communications skills and English skills

More than just a paycheck...

As well as the more standard benefits of holiday, pension, subsidised private medical insurance, life assurance and group income protection we offer:

• Three 'Time Well Taken' days throughout the year where we switch off collectively with our MWG UK partner agencies
• A hybrid way of working
• Access to on-site massages, haircuts and manicures as well as cuddles from furry friends (we're a dog friendly office)
• Free onsite breakfast, snacks and drinks with regular 'Lounge Nights' in the office rooftop social space
• Monthly agency get togethers focused around moment's that matter.
• Lots of tools to help us grow from SPARK (our internal L&D platform) to LinkedIn Learning, as well as external partnerships with NABS and the IPA
• Your birthday off - because who wants to work on their birthday?
• A Cycle to Work scheme and facilities including showers and hair styling appliances
• Discounts with partners such as Eataly, Merlin and cinemas as well as access to independent financial advice

No agencies please, thank you.

Craft is a disability-confident committed employer and will guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets the minimum criteria for the role. Exceptions may apply if due to the volume of applications, we are not able to interview all eligible candidates who qualify under the scheme. If you have a disability, we want everyone to feel at ease when going through our recruitment process. We are working to make our website and processes more accessible, if you encounter any issues and would like this information in an alternative format, or if you need further support with your application, please contact us at [e-mail] for any adjustments you may need to perform at your best.

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