Production Project Manager

Landor is looking for a Production Project Manager to join our Paris studio for a 6 Month FTC. Could this be you?  

We are Landor. 

World-leading brand experts, 
underpinned by the most expansive strategic & creative capabilities in our category.

We make brands more valuable and less vulnerable.

We build brands differently. We work with our clients to define and solve their business problems through the lens of brand. We strategically join the dots between our design, experience, governance and measurement capabilities, and always connect our brand work to business outcomes. 

Landor companies also include amp (sonic branding), bdg (workplace & architectural experts), Deep Local (creative technologists) and ManvsMachine (3D motion design).

We are part of WPP.

What you’ll do 

We are looking for a candidate looking to kick-start a career in project management in a 6 Month FTC.

You will be a key member of the production team and the point of contact between different client teams, and the production manager. You will be the person who ensures the smooth distribution of information and work within the project teams, and you will work closely with the production manager to manage timings on projects. As a keen organiser, you will relish the opportunity to work on a variety of diverse projects, whilst also bringing an ordered approach to everything you do.

You will be involved in the following tasks:

• Day to day you will be assisting and managing packaging artwork projects.
• Taking briefs from the account management and clients and briefing the artwork team.
• Chasing artwork sign off
• Ensure artwork requirements are resourced appropriately, facilitating artworker / production manager team meetings
• Communicate to the Production Manager if artwork requirements have changed.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure artwork elements and approvals are completed to agreed timescale and critical paths are met.
• Maintain and review project trackers for artwork.
• Monitor and ensure approval of artwork.
• Communicate and collaborate closely with the Production Director, Production Manager, account managers and Designers.
• Input into weekly meetings and manage their own/ others work and time to deliver to a high standard.
• Act as quality control on all projects - checking artwork amendments prior to sending for approval.
• Ensure that the Production Manager is kept informed of timings and workflow, and that the Production Director is kept informed about ongoing projects.
• Organise any status meetings and follow up as necessary.

What you’ll need 

• Good English speaker
• Good Excel skills
• Organised and rigorous
• Some experience managing projects 
• Demonstrate project management experience and the ability to meet time critical deadlines.
• You will be a MAC user and have experience in relevant software; Adobe Illustrator, In-Design, Abobe-Pro.
• You will be a clear communicator who can liaise with multiple people to get the right result.
• An excellent negotiator.
• Be confident when dealing with internal stakeholders.
• You will have accuracy and an eye for detail.
• You will be a team player who is pro-active and results driven.
• Must have excellent communication and organisational skills

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we’ve adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodations or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

We build brands. We build futures. Landor, a WPP company, is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all applicants without discrimination or regard to particular characteristics, committed to a culture of respect where everyone belongs and can progress in their careers.

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