Senior Project Manager (Art and Design Collective)

The Crowd; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Generous PTO

Health & wellness benefits

Job summary

The Crowd is a design-focused international studio based in New York seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex projects from concept through fabrication to installation. You will partner with a talented senior team, manage multiple engagements, and act as the main client liaison, with on-site travel opportunities.

Ideal candidates bring architecture/experiential design experience, a track record with $1M+ projects, strong budgeting and comms skills, and proficiency in InDesign, Excel, and

Qualifications

• Experience in architecture, experiential, exhibitions or immersive design studios.
• End-to-end project experience from concept through fabrication and installation.
• Proven track record managing diverse projects of varying scopes.
• Strong client account management capabilities.
• Experience managing projects with budgets of $1M+.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary client and supplier liaison throughout project lifecycles.
• Ensure projects meet budgets and timelines.
• Manage multiple projects of varying budgets simultaneously.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers.
• Update directors on budget matters.
• Keep project team informed on milestones and progress.
• Collaborate with leadership to allocate design resources.
• Provide guidance on feasibility and execution strategies.
• Source products and materials.
• Coordinate site visits and oversee on-site installations.

Skills

Architecture experience

Experiential design

Exhibitions

Project management

Client account management

Budget management

Communication skills

Organisational abilities

Travel willingness

Team leadership

Education

Design-related education background

Tools

InDesign

Excel

CAD software

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

The Crowd is an equal opportunities employer and agency.