Senior Project Manager - Design

ZipRecruiter; London; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein führendes internationales Kreativstudio sucht einen Senior Project Manager, um innovative Projekte von der Konzeption bis zur Fertigstellung zu leiten. In dieser Rolle arbeiten Sie eng mit kreativen Teams, Strategen und Geschäftsentwicklung zusammen, um sicherzustellen, dass Projekte pünktlich und im Budgetrahmen abgeschlossen werden. Mit einem Fokus auf Design, Einzelhandel oder Erlebnisse bieten Sie eine spannende Gelegenheit, in einem dynamischen Umfeld zu arbeiten, das kreative Lösungen für globale Marken und Institutionen schafft. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für kreative Projekte haben und in einem inspirierenden Team arbeiten möchten, ist dies die ideale Position für Sie.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Verwaltung kreativer Projekte über verschiedene Disziplinen.
• Nachgewiesene Fähigkeiten im Kundenmanagement und in der Budgetverwaltung.

Responsibilities

• Hauptansprechpartner für Kunden von der ersten Briefing bis zur Nachinstallation.
• Leitung von Projekten von der Konzeption bis zur endgültigen Lieferung.

Skills

Projektmanagement

Kundenbetreuung

Budgetverwaltung

Organisationsfähigkeiten

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Detailorientierung

Education

Abschluss in einem designbezogenen Bereich

Tools

Adobe InDesign

CAD-Software

Job description

Job Description

A leading international creative studio specialising in brand experience is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the delivery of innovative, multidisciplinary projects from concept through completion. The studio is known for creating impactful, story-driven work that blends art, design, and cultural narratives, transforming spaces for top global brands and institutions.

• 3 days a week in the London office
• Circa £50k (some flexibility)

*This role requires a background in Design, Retail, or Experiential fields, not advertising.

As a Senior Project Manager, you’ll be central to the successful delivery of a wide range of creative projects. You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams including creatives, strategists, and business development, managing client relationships, budgets, and timelines to ensure seamless execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact for clients from initial briefing through post-installation support
• Lead projects from concept to final delivery, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
• Prepare comprehensive costing documents including estimates, quotes, and final proposals
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across varying budgets and scopes
• Liaise and negotiate with suppliers, fabricators, and contractors
• Provide regular updates to senior leadership on project status and financials
• Keep internal teams informed of project progress, timelines, and key deliverables
• Collaborate with project leadership to allocate resources and design time effectively
• Advise creative teams on feasible materials, processes, and techniques for project execution
• Source props, products, and materials as needed for each project
• Coordinate site visits and relay insights and logistics to internal stakeholders
• Oversee on-site installations, ensuring quality and adherence to project goals
• Act as a communication bridge between clients, creatives, and external partners

Skills & Experience Required

• Educational background in a design-related field
• Demonstrated experience managing creative projects across disciplines and scales
• Client-facing experience with strong account handling skills
• Proven track record of project management within the creative or design industries
• Experience managing production budgets up to £500,000 (or equivalent)
• Exceptional organisational and time-management skills
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities
• Detail-oriented with a passion for delivering high-quality work
• Ability to proactively contribute to the evolution and improvement of studio processes
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign
• Working knowledge of CAD software is a plus

We are committed to ensuring and supporting representation from all backgrounds across the creative industry, irrespective of race, religion, belief, gender, or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all areas of the community.

Please let us know if you require any additional support or reasonable adjustments to ensure a comfortable and inclusive recruitment process. If this sounds like the ideal position for you, or if you are interested in exploring other Project Management or Production jobs in London, please get in touch.

As a specialist in Project Management and Production Recruitment, I regularly have Project Manager and Producer roles across Advertising, Production, in-house, and Media Agencies in London and beyond.