7 days ago
Content Design Project Manager
We are partnering with a global, design-led technology organisation seeking an experienced Content Design PM to join their international content team on an initial 6-month contract. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape high-visibility design experiences used by millions worldwide.The purpose of this role is to drive the operational backbone of global content design delivery, partnering with world-class creatives and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution, scalable workflows, and high-quality output across multiple time zones.Please note: this role is not suitable for hands-on producers, production managers, designers, or account managers. We are looking for a candidate with specific experience in content design production, design operations, or creative programme management, with a strong focus on workflow optimisation, systems thinking, and delivery at scale.You will work closely with designers, marketers, business stakeholders, and external partners to ensure exceptional creative work is delivered efficiently, consistently, and on time.This is London based, with 3 days in the office (essential)What You'll DoLead end-to-end content design production across global, high-impact initiatives.Own planning, scheduling, resourcing, and stakeholder communication across multiple workstreams.Build and evolve scalable workflows for high-volume creative and content production.Partner with creative, business, and external teams to ensure smooth execution and alignment.Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve workflow, resourcing, and production challenges.Oversee budgets, approvals, and vendor/agency coordination where required.Drive continuous improvement across tools, processes, and ways of working.Required ExperienceExtensive experience in creative production, content operations, or design programme management within complex organisations.Proven track record leading large-scale, cross-functional projects in fast-paced, global environments.Strong understanding of design workflows, content production pipelines, and localisation processes.Excellent organisational, communication, and stakeholder management skills.Experience managing timelines, budgets, external vendors, and agency partners.Strong problem-solving ability with a proactive, systems-oriented mindset.Preferred ExperienceExperience working with globally distributed teams across multiple time zones.Background in content design, editorial operations, media production, or localisation at scale.Familiarity with tools such as Figma, Airtable, Asana, Jira, or Adobe Creative Suite.Experience supporting or driving tooling, workflow, or systems transformation initiatives. Handle Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.