Our client is an independent, multidisciplinary design studio. They are looking for a junior to middleweight Project Manager to work on the Production side. You should be a confident, passionate, determined individual with strong numerical skills – able to put together quotes on projects, cost proposals, go into stores, manage / oversee suppliers and speak with clients. You will be working on Retail Projects, from exhibition design through to shopfitting. Projects could be a physical store or retail space, a pop-up shop or kiosk, an exhibition stand at a show, fixtures and fittings, presentation boxes for products or even a website.
They are looking for someone who can communicate well, spin lots of plates, has good excel skills, previous Project Management experience and an understanding of Development (how to read a drawing) and an understanding of how things are built / made from a construction POV. A background in Product Design or Retail Interiors would be advantageous. The ideal person will be excited about the Creative industry, be a self-starter and not be afraid of hard work!
EDUCATION, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE:
- 2 to 5 years' experience as a Project Manager, ideally with a product design, architectural or interior design background.
- Computer literate to a high standard (MAC user).
- Knowledge / experience of SketchUp, Solidworks or Inventor would be advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take initiative in overcoming challenges.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Strong numerical skills.
- Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, balancing priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Proactive and self-motivated, with a strong work ethic and a passion for continuous learning and professional development.