Senior Project Manager (Art and Design Collective)

The Crowd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Generous PTO

Excellent health benefits

Job summary

The Crowd in New York, a design-focused international studio, seeks an experienced Senior Project Manager to lead complex design-driven projects spanning art, architecture and experiential installations.

You will act as the primary client and supplier liaison, manage budgets and timelines, drive multi-project delivery, and collaborate with senior teams to allocate resources and guide feasibility and execution strategies.

Qualifications

• Experience within an architecture, experiential, exhibitions or immersive design studio.
• Experience across all stages, concept through fabrication and installation.
• Demonstrated track record in managing diverse projects of varying scales and disciplines.
• Proficiency in client account management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary client and supplier liaison throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure projects are completed within allocated budgets and timelines.
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects of varying budgets.
• Negotiate pricing agreements with suppliers.
• Regularly update the directors on budgetary matters.
• Keep project team in the loop of key milestones and progress updates.
• Collaborate with leadership to allocate design resources effectively.
• Offer guidance on project feasibility and execution strategies.
• Source all necessary products and materials.
• Coordinate site visits and disseminate relevant information internally.
• Oversee on-site installations, ensuring smooth execution.

Skills

Client account management

Budget & timeline management

Multi-project management

Communication skills

InDesign

Excel

CAD software knowledge

Site visits coordination

Education

Design-related education background

Tools

InDesign

CAD software

Excel

Job description

An innovative, design-focused international design studio with a progressive outlook is looking to hire an experienced and creative Senior Project Manager to join their New York-based art and design collective

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced PM who understands both the technical and creative sides of projects, who is looking to expand their career within a thriving business working closely with a highly talented senior team. Within this role, no two days will be the same; you will work closely with the project and wider teams, be the ‘go-to’ client liaison, manage a variety of projects and have the opportunity to travel for on-site visits. The ideal person for this role will have knowledge, understanding and passion for the design, architecture, and arts industries and will require experience taking projects from concept through fabrication and final install.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a design-led multidisciplinary studio working across art, design, culture and the built environment, creating ambitious and highly creative experiences for some of the world’s leading brands and institutions. Our client offers a flexible hybrid working schedule, generous PTO and excellent health and wellness benefits.

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary client and supplier liaison throughout project lifecycles
• Ensure projects are completed within allocated budgets and timelines
• Simultaneously manage multiple projects of varying budgets
• Negotiate pricing agreements with suppliers
• Regularly update the directors on budgetary matters
• Keep project team in the loop of key milestones and progress updates
• Collaborate with leadership to allocate design resources effectively
• Offer guidance on project feasibility and execution strategies
• Source all necessary products and materials
• Coordinate site visits and disseminate relevant information internally
• Oversee on-site installations, ensuring smooth execution

Key Skills/Requirements:

• Proven experience within an architecture, experiential, exhibitions or immersive design studio
• Design-related education background with a creative mindset
• Experience across all stages, concept through to fabrication and installation
• Demonstrated track record in project managing diverse projects of varying scales and disciplines
• Proficiency in client account management
• Experience working with projects of $1m+
• Strong organisational abilities with a commitment to delivering quality work
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written
• A committed, passionate and confident personality
• Proficient in InDesign, Excel, and good working knowledge of CAD software

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