Creative Project Manager

Talent Shore; Johannesburg; Remote; ZAR 30 000 - 70 000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative agency is looking for a Senior Creative Project Manager to enhance their dynamic team. This fully remote role offers the chance to work with a UK-based award-winning creative agency, managing multiple accounts and streamlining processes. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in project management, brand strategy, and digital production. The agency fosters a collaborative culture, providing opportunities for personal development and growth. If you're a proactive, organized individual with a passion for brand building, this position could be your next big career move.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of agency experience in project management.
• Proven experience in brand and creative agencies.

Responsibilities

• Manage multiple creative workflows and project timelines.
• Liaise between accounts, strategy, design, and digital teams.

Skills

Project Management

Brand Strategy

Creative Workflow Management

Digital Production

Client Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Job Title: Senior Creative Project Manager – Brand, Design & Marketing

Location: Remote in South Africa

UK Working Hours: 9am–5pm UK time, flexible

Contract Type: Freelance or contract

About our client

Our client is a strategic brand, design, and digital agency based in London, known for creating work that connects on a human level. Their approach blends empathy and insight, head and heart, crafting brands that evoke emotion and bring people, places, and communities together. With a strong track record across sectors like hospitality, infrastructure, property, and challenger brands, the team combines creativity and strategic thinking in an award-winning environment. They balance professionalism with a fun, collaborative culture.

Job Description

We're seeking a senior-level Project Manager to support busy accounts and enhance internal processes. You will manage workflow across 2–3 active accounts, acting as the key link between strategy, creative, and digital teams. The role requires attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a passion for brand building. There is potential for growth into a permanent or long-term role.

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage multiple creative workflows and project timelines
2. Liaise between accounts, strategy, design, and digital teams
3. Streamline processes and improve project management tools
4. Ensure smooth delivery of print, digital, web, and animation projects
5. Support resourcing and studio management as needed

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years' agency experience in project management
• Proven experience in brand, creative, or marketing agencies
• Experience in infrastructure, property, and place branding
• Solid understanding of branding strategy and creation
• Strong knowledge of print and digital production
• Exposure to the full marketing mix
• Highly organized and proactive
• Able to manage deadlines across multiple projects
• Excellent communication and proofing skills
• Strong client relationship skills and commercial awareness
• Team-oriented, positive, and solution-driven attitude

This is a fully remote role based in South Africa, offering the opportunity to work with a UK-based award-winning creative agency on diverse projects. The culture is collaborative and open, with support for personal development.