The Company

We know that everything we do at Design Bridge comes down to the utterly brilliant beings that work here, and the utterly brilliant ideas they come up with every day - and we don't forget it. That's why we're proud to have created an inspiring company culture that excites everyone who walks through our doors, whether that's in London, Singapore or Amsterdam. It's why we take the time to properly nurture and develop the people that work here - whatever their ambitions may be.

The Role

Due to expansion, Design Bridge now requires an additional Creative Services Manager for its London office to work in liaison with the current Client Services Manager. The main responsibility is to ensure the Strategy, Graphics, 3D and Realisation teams are aligned on projects and working in an integrated manor at all times. The CSM will be allocated clients and it will be their responsibility to ensure the appropriate resource has been allocated across Strategy, Graphics, 3D and Realisation, which meets with the client's deadline and budget. In addition, the CSM will liaise with each team head to ensure that their teams operate in an efficient and profitable manor and adhere to Design Bridge best working practices.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Art buying and coordinating photo shoots, illustrations, hand letter, production mock-ups, etc
• Maintaining stationery stocks and ordering specific studio stationery
• Archiving completed phases of work
• Processing freelancer timesheets
• Processing invoices from creative suppliers and freelancers
• To provide support to the CSD of routine administration
• Travel arrangements and booking couriers
• To provide cover in the absence of the CSD and CSM

The Person

A number of key characteristics and behaviours form our definition of a first class Creative Services Manager such as:

Minimum three years experience as a Creative Services Manager and this MUST be for a leading brand design agency similar to Design Bridge.

Please note, we will only respond to applicants who match this requirement

• Highly organised
• Professional
• Authoritative
• Approachable and friendly
• Proactive
• Reliable
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good attention to detail
• Calm under pressure

Reporting & Communication Structure

Reporting to the Creative Services Director and liaising with all staff