Project Manager (Senior) 3 Month Contract

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We are Acrylicize, a global creative studio powered by art and culture, inspired by stories of people and place. Our multidisciplinary team of artists, designers, project managers, and strategists create and curate art that activates spaces for some of the world's leading brands and institutions. Experts in using art and design to drive positive change for people and planet, delivering unmissable moments that get everyone talking. With studios in New York and London, we offer creative impact on a global scale.

As a Senior Project Manager, you will play a pivotal role in the studio, looking after our clients and the logistics of our exciting projects from initial briefing through installation. You will be an integral part of the Projects Team and work closely with the New Business Team, Creative Director, and CEO.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as main point of contact for clients from conception through to after-sales care
• Deliver projects within agreed budget and deadlines
• Create costing documents for clients including estimates, quotes, and finalized fee agreements
• Manage multiple projects at any time on a range of budgets
• Work closely with suppliers to negotiate and agree prices
• Continuously update Managing Director and Projects Director on all budget related issues
• Keep project team updated on key deliverables and progress
• Work closely with Projects Director to resource design time to the team
• Work closely with Creatives to advise on how projects can be executed in terms of materiality and techniques
• Source materials, products, and props for projects
• Coordinate site visits and communicate information to the internal team
• Oversee installations on site
• Act as the main point of communication for clients, suppliers, and collaborators

Required Skills

• An education in the design field
• Proven experience delivering projects in the design industry at a range of scales and across multiple disciplines
• Experience handling accounts and dealing directly with clients
• Prior project management related experience is preferable
• Experience working with relatively large production budgets up to £500,000
• Excellent organizational skills
• Fantastic written and verbal communication skills
• A passion for quality in every endeavor
• A hunger to constantly improve the studio's output
• A good knowledge of InDesign
• Working knowledge of CAD software

Salary

• £50,000+

Benefits

• 25 days holiday pro rata
• Hybrid working, from the studio Tuesday-Thursday with Monday and Friday optional remote
• Half a day per month for creative pursuits

Acrylicize is proud to be a certified B Corporation, reflecting our commitment to using business as a force for good. This certification underscores our dedication to balancing profit with purpose, ensuring that our decisions positively impact our employees, clients, communities, and the environment. We're seeking passionate individuals who not only excel in their craft but also deeply believe in the values of sustainability, social responsibility, and community. If you're inspired by the opportunity to make a meaningful difference through your work, we'd love to hear from you.

We are an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, national origin, gender and gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital and civil partnership status, veteran status or pregnancy or maternity.