Senior Project Manager

Who We Are

For 25 years, Brand New School has helped brands find their visual voice — transforming design, storytelling, and experience into cultural resonance and commercial impact. Our integrated model unites strategy, creativity, and production to help brands like Meta, Pinterest, Google, Apple, Microsoft, and OpenAI transcend their categories and become benchmarks in culture and commerce.

We’re different by design — built to move seamlessly from idea to impact.

As we expand with a presence in London, we are building a small multidisciplinary team to shape the next chapter of Brand New School globally.

Opportunity

We are looking for a full-time, experienced Project Manager for our London studio who is a natural relationship builder and confident operational driver. Someone who can anticipate both client and internal creative team needs, build trusted client partnerships, and think proactively not only to keep projects moving forward but also to help guide their success.

The ideal candidate understands challenges at their core and can collaborate with their team of artists and our internal teams to solve them creatively and efficiently. They know when to act or ask for support, when to raise awareness, and when to be flexible or firm in service of the work.

As the first Project Management hire in our new London studio, you will help define how we work, how we collaborate, and the standard of creativity we are known for locally.

Role

Program Leadership

Responsible for projects from kickoff to final delivery; partnering closely with creative and production leadership, clients, and internal teams

Serve as the primary day-to-day client connection point for BNS projects, translating client ambitions, project goals and feedback into clear creative direction

Oversee a range of multidisciplinary project types including; brand strategy, design systems, motion graphics, and production

Project Management

Partner with creative directors, designers, strategists, animators, vendors and producers to support a productive and healthy creative process

Build and manage detailed schedules and budgets, ensuring projects remain on time and on budget

Use our internal tools to maintain accurate cost tracking, forecasts, and project documentation throughout the lifecycle of each engagement

Lead meetings with clear agendas, objectives, and actionable outcomes

Proactively identify risks, dependencies, and resourcing needs, adjusting plans as required

Manage scope changes, revisions, and approvals, clearly communicating impacts to internal teams and client

Maintain a high standard of organization, attention to detail, and quality control across all deliverables

Collaboration & Communication

Approach problem-solving with creativity and calm, enabling teams to do their best work

Foster strong, trust-based client relationships while managing expectations and constraints

Communicate clearly, concisely, and thoughtfully; asking the right questions to guide both clients and creatives

Explore and embrace new ways of working and approaches to project & client challenges

Team & Culture

Own staffing and workflow planning for our London team by co-ordinating with internal stakeholders and US talent team

Inspire and nurture the internal team, keeping everyone motivated and aligned

Contribute positively to studio culture through curiosity, openness, and care for the work

Qualifications & Skills

5+ years of experience managing or producing brand, design and communications projects in a creative studio/agency or in-house brand environment

Experience overseeing multidisciplinary project types and workflows – for brand design, campaigns, motion toolkits, content production, and digital experiences for leading global brands

Hands on experience working closely with individual members of the creative team

Proven ability to create trusted client partnerships, manage schedules and budgets responsibly while supporting the creative process

Comfort navigating ambiguity and strong problem-solving abilities

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail and a commitment to craft and execution

Familiarity with project management tools and production workflows (specific tools are flexible)

What Success Looks Like

Clients trust you as a reliable day-to-day partner who anticipates needs and manages expectations effectively

Creative teams feel supported, informed, and set up for success through clear communication, organization and thoughtful planning

You are confidently owning multiple projects simultaneously, managing schedules, budgets, and scopes with minimal oversight

Projects are consistently delivered on time, on budget, and at a high creative standard

You have a strong grasp of our internal and creative process, workflows, and team dynamics, and are actively contributing to process improvements

You are seen as a calm, solutions-oriented presence during moments of pressure or change

Place in the Team

A key member of our growing London team of artists across design, motion and creative technology

Reports to Director of Brand

Your role also sits in the global Project Management Team. You will be a key member in connecting our three studios and ensuring successfully collaboration across departments

Details

Full-time, permanent role at our London studio. UK work authorisation required

Hybrid work schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesday and Thursdays in studio. Mondays and Fridays remote

20 days holiday, UK bank holidays, and typically an end of year holiday closure from Christmas to New Year

Continued education plan reimbursements

Peer bonus system

Scheduled performance reviews

Dog friendly work environment 🐶

BNS will comply with the employer pension duties in accordance with Part 1 of the Pensions Act 2008

Salary Range

Salary is commensurate with experience.