Job title: Design Project Manager/ Studio Coordinator (Fractional | Fixed-Term Contract)
Job type: Contract
Emp type: Part-time
Industry: Marketing & Media
Functional Expertise: Marketing Technology
Skills: Design Project Management Creative Project Management Traffic Management Studio Coordination Design Operations Ticket Management Workflow Management Ticketing Systems Resource Allocation Resource Planning Creative Brief Development Brief Writing Stakeholder Management Client Relationship Management Client Liaison Marketing Collaboration Cross-Functional Team Coordination Design Quality Assurance (QA) Brand Compliance Brand Governance Brand Standards Management Approval Workflows Project Coordination Process Improvement Workflow Optimisation Design Review Creative Operations Project Scheduling Task Prioritisation Deadline Management Change Request Management Reporting & Analytics Administrative Management Adobe Creative Suite Canva Creative Asset Management Marketing Project Management Campaign Coordination Communications Management Quality Control Luxury Brands Hospitality Marketing Food & Beverage Industry Retail Marketing Leisure Industry Remote Team Collaboration Written Communication Verbal Communication Attention to Detail Organisational Skills Time Management Multi-Project Management Problem Solving Client-Facing Communication Design Fluency Independent Working Process-Driven Management Stakeholder Engagement Approval Coordination Brand Quality Control
Pay interval: Hourly
Pay rate: Negotiable
Location: Remote - South Africa
Job published: 25-09-2026
Job ID: 40418

Job Description

THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU

Our client is a small, established UK brand strategy and design agency that helps clients create thoughtful, memorable brand experiences. Their work is shaped by a belief that the details matter, bringing consistency, personality and quality to every customer touchpoint.

They're looking for a Design Project Manager to support a key luxury hospitality account, ensuring creative projects move smoothly from brief to delivery while maintaining the high standards expected of luxury brands.

Working remotely from South Africa, you'll collaborate closely with a UK-based creative team and clients, helping bring structure, momentum and consistency to a wide range of creative projects.

 

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Manage the creative workflow for a key client account, ensuring requests are prioritised, assigned and delivered efficiently.
  • Assess and manage incoming design requests through a ticketing system.
  • Translate stakeholder requirements into clear, actionable creative briefs.
  • Coordinate communication, approvals and feedback between stakeholders and designers.
  • Review work against brand and technical guidelines prior to sign-off.
  • Track project progress and keep stakeholders informed throughout the process.
  • Ensure deadlines, approvals and quality standards are consistently met.

 

OUR REQUIRED EXPERTISE

  • Previous experience in design project management, studio coordination, traffic management or creative operations.
  • Experience within a creative agency, branding consultancy or in-house creative team.
  • Strong organisational skills and experience managing creative workflows and ticketing systems.
  • Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and Canva, with sufficient design understanding to assess quality and brand compliance.
  • Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.
  • Confidence engaging directly with clients, stakeholders and creative teams.
  • Experience working with luxury, premium or experience-led brands is highly desirable, particularly within hospitality, food & beverage, leisure or retail.
  • Appreciation for branding, design quality and customer experience.
  • Ability to work independently within a remote environment.
  • You are a South African citizen, based in South Africa, and able to work UK-aligned hours

 

YOUR REWARD

  • Fully remote position based anywhere in South Africa.
  • Fixed-term maternity cover contract. Initial 6-month contract with the possibility of extension to 12 months and beyond.
  • Approximately 1 day per week, aligned with UK working hours.
  • Opportunity to work with an established UK creative agency and premium UK brands.
  • Flexible part-time commitment suited to an experienced freelancer or creative operations professional.
  • Salary / rate negotiable depending on experience.
  • Start date: ASAP.

 

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