Hybrid: Senior Account Manager x Senior Project Manager

Senior Account Manager x Senior Project Manager hybrid

Independent and innovative branding and design studio, Bolter, are looking for a client services project manager hybrid role to join their growing team. Their clients range from food producers to beauty brands, travel and tourism to corporates - covering global well known brands to unique local companies. They are looking for a dynamic individual who is driven by making a big difference in a small team and enjoys working in a highly creative and fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the studio’s projects, working closely with the two founders to streamline operations, lead client workstreams and help identify new opportunities. A positive and proactive 'yes’ person with brilliant problem-solving skills and a keen interest in design and branding is key.

The role includes but is not limited to:

• Becoming the key point of contact for creatives and clients including leading client meetings
• End-to-end client handling, from project planning to budget management and everything in between
• Working with the founders to understand the client's business and objectives and collaborating with them to achieve their project goals
• Inspiring teams by creating interesting, strategically-concise briefs and managing internal project distribution and organisation
• Reviewing output before sending to the client to ensure it meets the creative and strategic requirements
• Developing a deep understanding of client brand guidelines, becoming a guardian of high-quality work.
• Developing and managing relationships with production teams including printers and suppliers
• Reaching out to suppliers and co-creatives for samples and getting savvy with the strengths and weaknesses of different suppliers or producers - to be in a position to propose solutions to either the client, creatives or both
• Structuring the studio’s growth by proactively contributing ideas and better practices and processes
• Representing the studio to potential clients or partners and attracting new business
• Working with the founders to build on the studio’s success to advance their interests

Experience Requirements

• 4 years+ agency relevant experience; within a small-to-mid-sized design agency
• Production management - print, packaging and some experience of digital
• Fluency in English and excellent communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in project management software

Preferred

• Experience using the Adobe Suite
• Experience with a similar organisation
• An interest in, or some exposure to food and drink branding and brand strategy

Salary and perks!

• £32 - £40k
• 25 days holiday
• 4.30pm finish on Fridays
• Birthdays off
• The opportunity to agree flexible working hours and some working from home allowances
• 5% commission for the first 6 months' engagement with any client introduced
• An opportunity to make a real difference in a small, powerful studio and the chance to shape and grow the role