A globally recognised, independent brand strategy and design agency known for its bold creativity, strategic thinking and award-winning work. Working with some of the world’s leading consumer brands across FMCG, food, drink and lifestyle, the agency combines strategy, design and specialist production expertise to create distinctive brand identities and experiences. This is a senior delivery role, taking ownership of complex creative projects while supporting the wider team and ensuring exceptional standards of project management.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead complex branding and design projects from initial briefing and mobilisation through to final delivery and financial closure.
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Develop and oversee comprehensive project plans, managing timelines, milestones, dependencies and resources across multiple workstreams.
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Take ownership of project budgets, estimates and commercial performance, protecting profitability and managing scope changes effectively.
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Partner closely with Creative, Strategy, Client Services and Production teams to ensure projects are properly briefed, resourced and delivered.
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Anticipate and manage project risks, resolving complex challenges and providing clear recommendations to senior stakeholders.
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Oversee client-facing delivery communications, confidently managing expectations, project updates, approvals and changes.
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Coordinate specialist production requirements across photography, motion, digital, retouching and external suppliers.
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Provide guidance and support to junior Project Managers, helping improve delivery processes, project reporting and operational efficiency.
Key Skills:
- Extensive Project Management experience within a leading branding, design or integrated creative agency.
- Proven ability to independently manage large-scale, complex creative projects involving multiple stakeholders and disciplines.
- Excellent understanding of brand strategy, creative development, design production and specialist delivery processes.
- Strong commercial expertise, including project estimating, budget management, forecasting, scope control and profitability.
- Exceptional planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and complex resource requirements.
- Confident communicator and stakeholder manager, experienced in leading project discussions and resolving challenging delivery situations.
- Strong knowledge of project management systems and reporting processes, ideally including Screen Dragon.
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Proactive, commercially minded and solutions-focused, with the leadership skills to mentor colleagues and drive continuous improvement.