AcrylicizeAcrylicize is seeking a senior project manager to join the team in London.
Acrylicize is a multidisciplinary studio made up of artists, designers, creatives and makers. We create and curate bespoke artworks, installations and schemes for our clients using art as a vehicle for storytelling and brand expression. Our clients are a mix of the world’s leading developers, brands, architects and designers.
At Acrylicize, our commitment to equal opportunities is reflected in every aspect of our business. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings to our team.
We are committed to becoming a B Corp certified company and are looking for team members who will help us to foster a sustainable and socially responsible workplace.
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 finalised fee agreements
- manage multiple projects at anytime 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 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 onsite
- 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 organisational skills
- fantastic written and verbal communication skills
- a passion for quality in every endeavour
- a hunger to constantly improve the studio’s output
- a good knowledge of InDesign
- working knowledge of CAD software
A bit about our benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus eight days bank holiday
- four per cent matching contributory pension scheme (three months in)
- private medical insurance (six months in)
- team lunches every two to three weeks
- drinks every Friday afternoon
- a whole host of team social activities
