Project Manager

Mulberry; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in luxury leather goods is seeking a Project Manager to support their Creative Studio. This role involves managing the project workflow, liaising with internal teams, and ensuring projects are delivered on time while upholding Mulberry's values of sustainability and inclusivity. Candidates should have experience in a creative environment and strong project management skills.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Project Manager within a creative function.
• Background in Production, preferably in the Fashion industry.
• Exceptional time management across multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage workflow and schedules of all projects coming to the Image Department.
• Be the first point of contact for all new briefs.
• Ensure accuracy of project timelines, updates, deadlines, and staffing requirements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Logistical mindset

Administrative skills

Project management

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

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Established in Somerset in 1971, Mulberry has grown to be the largest maker of luxury leather goods in the United Kingdom. With a contemporary take on British heritage and a focus on responsible craft, our ambition is to create progressive luxury.

Sustainability has been part of the Mulberry ethos since the brand's inception, in recognition of our purpose-driven approach, in 2024 we proudly achieved B Corp Certification.

Today, we are a global brand, but our values remain the same; we are committed to improving our impact on people and the planet. If these are values you share, we would love you to join our team.

The Role:

Supporting the Creative Studio with the project management and production of creative projects - in-house, external and overseas. You will be responsible for coordinating the on time and orderly flow of all projects from inception to completion. You will champion Asana, maintaining the cross functional use of the PM tool. You will be the first point of contact to liaise with all internal teams to keep Asana boards up to date, and share schedules, deadlines, and manage expectations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Project Management:

- Manage the workflow and schedules of all projects that come to the Image Department.

- Be the first point of contact for all new briefs, ensuring all information is complete, identify any potential risks and share with the relevant teams.

- Manage project roll out from brief to delivery

- Ensure accuracy of all project timelines, updates, deadlines, and staffing requirements, constantly updating projects boards on PM tool.

- Build strong relationships with external and internal stakeholders e.g. wider Creative Studio team, Marketing & Communications.

- Provide regular project updates to Head of Creative Studio Operationsand relevant Heads and business stakeholders.

- Proactively reach out to Marketing and Comms Managers to Kick-off briefing meetings, actively contributing to agendas and writes minutes/actions.

- Project documentation, such a status notes, updates, timelines, budgets.

- Attend all relevant meetings and committees.

Production:

- Line Manage the Studio Coordinator and ensure the efficient running and production of all content, aligned with the company Art Director.

- Overseeing budgets and costs negotiations, in liaison with the Finance Team.

- Guide and mentor the Studio Coordinator, leading the negotiation of fees across all external services required for each shoot, negotiating contracts with all external suppliers; ensure that contracts are created.

- Guide and mentor the Studio Coordinator, liaising with the legal team to ensure that each shoot has the appropriate insurance and at the appropriate level, consideration of individual, equipment, product, and risk.

- Guide and mentor the Studio Coordinator, in managing the post-production timelines, liaising with external suppliers for content delivery and editing/retouching and ensuring all content is delivered on time to agreed deadlines.

Culture:

- Embrace and demonstrate the Mulberry values and behaviours: honesty, dynamism, and a community-oriented spirit.

- Support Mulberry to deliver an inclusive culture, through behaving in a way that is open-minded and respectful towards others, and understanding that your views, opinions, and experiences may not always be shared by your colleagues.

- Act as an ambassador for Mulberry and communicate positively about the brand.

Sustainability:

- As a certified B Corp business, it is important to incorporate environmentally responsible practices into your work wherever possible. Support the businesses 'Five C's' strategy in addressing and improving Climate, Cultivation, Craft, Culture and Circularity. Promote a greener, more sustainable future.

- Support to foster an environment where diversity is embraced and all individuals feel valued, respected and included. Promote equity, empathy and understanding and demonstrate this commitment within your internal and external communities.

Skills and Experience Required:

- Currently working as a Project Manager within a creative function or organisation.

- A background working in Production, preferably in Fashion business or production partner to the fashion industry.

- Excellent problem-solving abilities.

- Logistical mindset.

- Excellent administrative skills.

- Strong project management skills and experience.

- Exceptional time management across multiple projects.

- The ability to work to strict/tight deadlines.

- Competence in Excel and budget management.

- Excellent communication skills.

Mulberry is an equal opportunities employer and we are passionate about hiring and developing the best talent. All hiring decisions are made only on the basis of qualifications, skills or experience and as they relate to the particular role. If you need us to make any adjustments to our application or interview processes to enable you to be at your best, please email us at [e-mail].