Creative/Digital Project & Production Manager

Northampton, England, United Kingdom

Job title: Creative/Digital Project & Production Manager

Location: Northampton Studio/Hybrid remote

Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 DOE

Role and Responsibilities:

As a Creative and Digital Project & Production Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing the end-to-end production process within our dynamic studio environment. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team comprising creative designers, front and back-end developers, and Unity developers. This role demands a meticulous eye for detail, exceptional organisational skills, and the ability to drive projects from conception to delivery, ensuring they meet high standards of quality, are delivered on time, and stay within budget constraints.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership and Management:

Lead and inspire a team of creative designers, front and back-end developers, and Unity developers

Facilitate effective communication within the team and foster a collaborative and innovative working environment

Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members to encourage professional growth and development

Manage the use of Third Parties when applicable, and building upon our existent network of suppliers

Have strong line management skills and an inspiring and collaborative leadership style.

Provide mentorship, guidance, and support to team members to encourage professional growth and development

Project Planning and Execution:

Develop comprehensive project plans, timelines, and resource allocation to ensure successful project delivery

Oversee the production process from conceptualisation to completion, ensuring adherence to project scope, timelines, and quality standards

Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate design and development processes seamlessly

Provide knowledge and input into the project development for both internally and client led discussions across web, interactive content, training and creative projects

Be a creative thinker with strong problem solving skills

Budget Management:

Create and manage project budgets, ensuring that financial goals are met while maintaining high-quality standards

Track project expenses, identify potential cost-saving opportunities, and proactively manage budgetary constraints

Client Relationship Management:

Act as the main point of contact for clients, providing regular updates on project status and addressing any concerns or feedback

Develop strong client relationships, understanding their needs and ensuring a high level of satisfaction with our services

Performance Metrics and KPIs:

Define and track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to project delivery, including on-time delivery, adherence to budgets, and quality of deliverables

Implement strategies to continuously improve team performance and project outcomes based on KPI analysis

Business Operations:

Collaborate with the business operations team to streamline processes, optimise workflows, and enhance overall efficiency

Contribute to the development and implementation of strategic initiatives to drive business growth

Work closely with senior management to align creative and digital projects with broader business objectives

Identify potential risks and issues in project delivery and develop proactive mitigation strategies

Implement risk management processes to ensure projects are delivered smoothly and without major disruptions

Being able to balance strategic thinking with day-to-day operational management

Requirements

Experience and Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Project Management, Digital Media, Design, or related disciplines)

Proven experience managing creative and digital projects, preferably in a studio or agency setting

Strong understanding of design and development processes, with the ability to bridge the gap between creative and technical teams

Good level of knowledge of best practice and processes for creative and digital design for brand and marketing, web development, Unity based interactive and gamified content, WebAR, VR and an interest in the emerging spatial computing and AI markets.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients, team members, and stakeholders

Proficient in project management tools and software

If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for creativity, digital innovation, and project excellence, we invite you to join our team and contribute to the success of our projects and studio.

Benefits

Our values underpin every aspect of the way we work:

We value Teamwork, Learning, Simplicity, Imagination, Value and Integrity.

Benefits:

We provide a company-wide profit sharing scheme*, private health insurance*, 50% off gym membership*, extra-curricular activities, great coffee and fruit stocked bowls plus other amazing benefits

We provide a unique and inclusive open plan studio environment where challenges of the future are fought together and overcome every day

We provide you with the opportunity to work in close partnership with our key clients, from Bic to Barclaycard, Tesco to TopGear, and Coca-Cola to Camelot

We welcome people of all ages, stories and backgrounds. We provide everyone with equal access to skills development and provide all the latest tools and toys to play with

We keep it rural by being outside (but near) London

This benefit becomes available upon successful completion of probationary period

About Engine Creative:

Engine Creative is an established and award-winning creative service and digital products agency with a strong client base which includes global brands such as Argos, Facebook and Unilever. A Design Week Top 100 agency, we are passionate about bringing brands to life online, on mobile devices and through augmented and virtual experiences.

We are experiencing growth in demand for our creative services and digital products, particularly in the augmented reality arena where we are widely acknowledged to be one of the UK's leading agencies. Since creating the world's 1st AR magazine for TopGear back in 2011. We have developed our own IP digital products and games including award-winning AR platform Reydar and delivered multiple AR solutions for clients including Network Rail, Leica and BiC.

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