Overview

Jones Knowles Ritchie (JKR) is a branding business founded in 1990. We build and deliver brands across the entire consumer experience and are looking for a Creative Services Manager to join our busy team on a Fixed Term Contract (FTC). This role is based in our Shoreditch/London Studio.Responsibilities

Internal Collaboration: Partner with account, strategy, and creative teams to scope projects and allocate appropriate resources; help manage schedules, timelines, and budgets across multiple projects; keep momentum and ensure smooth transitions through each stage of creative development; proactively problem-solve resourcing challenges, flag risks and offer solutions.External Collaboration: Build relationships with trusted freelancers, collaborators, and production partners; support the onboarding and coordination of external contributors; ensure external teams uphold the quality and values of the creative vision.Project Oversight and Creative Support: Understand the nuances of each brand to help match the right talent to the right brief; maintain oversight of project flow, adapt plans to meet evolving demands without compromising creative quality; ensure clarity around priorities, deadlines, and deliverables.What We''re Looking For (Qualifications)

You might have experience as a studio assistant, traffic coordinator, resourcing assistant, or in another production support role — and you''re ready to step up.Organised and proactive: confident managing multiple moving partsCollaborative: a natural connector who works well with different teams and personalitiesCreative-minded: passionate about the creative process and motivated by great workCommercially aware: understands the need to balance creativity with deadlines and budgetsBrand-savvy: eager to learn how brands work and help shape their creative outputLeadership and Inclusion

We believe leadership isn’t tied to seniority — it’s about mindset. We’re committed to building an equitable, diverse, and inclusive workplace that reflects the society we live in and the audiences we create for.Benefits

A pivotal creative services role with support and mentorshipOpportunity to work on exciting brand projects that push creative boundariesBe part of a team that values creativity, collaboration, and progressContribute to a company that actively champions DEandI across everything we doHow to Apply

If this sounds like the next step in your creative operations career, please send your CV and a short note on why you’re interested in the role to the appropriate contact.

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