Project Manager
Job Description
Here at ico, we’re seeking a highly skilled Project Manager to join our talented team in our central London studio.
About ico
We are a close-knit, diverse and vibrant studio of creatives with 29 years at the forefront of visual culture.
Through clarity, craft and collaboration, we offer best-in-class creative strategy and build brands that last – from inspiring start-ups to breathing new life into established businesses across all sectors.
We create remarkable brands for remarkable people – acting as partners to ambitious entrepreneurs looking to connect with today’s conscious consumer.
We pride ourselves on invention, discovery and expression, and need a Project Manager with the same mind-set. Our team members come from all kinds of backgrounds, but one thing they have in common is a sense of passion for the work they do every day.
About you
You’ll have had 3-5 years of creative agency experience, working with new brands, costing and scoping projects, managing relationships and delivering multi-faceted projects on time, on budget and to the highest standard.
Be it creating and launching new challenger brands or repositioning established organisations with big ideas, your role as a project manager is fundamental in facilitating and delivering ambitious creative projects.
You love what you do, and you’re confident in your ability to communicate with everyone – from clients to the internal creative team. You’re a strong team player, happy to take initiative, and approach life with a sense of humour.
Every one of our projects stands out from the crowd, and so does each member of our team. If you’re an independent thinker with imagination, creativity and vision, we’d love to hear from you.
Key attributes
• Strong attention to detail and highly organised
• A pro-active approach
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for delivering results at the highest level
• An understanding of brand and creative processes
The role
• Working closely with the creative team, you’ll be responsible for a variety of projects (working as part of a team, but also on your own initiative).
• You’ll contribute to project strategy, oversee workflow and be responsible for managing key projects.
• Key responsibilities will include creating and responding to project briefs, facilitating creative teams, and ensuring that all projects are delivered on time and within budget.
• Ensuring clients’ expectations are managed and achieved will be the focus of your role – resulting in successful projects for both the client and the ico team.
Benefits
- Annual discretionary bonus
- A hybrid working environment, with up to 3 days working from home per week
- Reduced working hours during summer months
- A supportive and collaborative environment
- Cultural team trips