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Deadline: 18th June 2025 at 10amSalary band:&nbsp;£65,000 to £80,000 (C2) We are looking for a skilled and experienced lead project manager to join 59 to play a key role in the management of our most ambitious projects within our portfolio.This role will oversee and take responsibility for the mechanics of stakeholder management, workflow planning, budgets, and resourcing across a number of large-scale, complex projects, often acting as the conduit between project teams and external consultants and partners, and liaising directly with project management counterparts on the client side.The successful candidate will have a PRINCE2 or equivalent qualification and significant experience managing project processes across a range of creative and technical disciplines, with a demonstrable track record of agility and the confidence to deliver projects in full amidst ever-changing circumstances. They will also be adept at managing work in different territories with a vast portfolio that demonstrates a range of settings, scales and art forms. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience delivering projects in the Middle East and Far East territories.An ability to expertly forge new connections and partnerships and to build trust fast, as well as managing existing relationships with clients and collaborators, is essential to this role. The ideal candidate will have experience working within or in collaboration with architecture firms and will be excited by working within an interdisciplinary design studio and thrive on working on design-led work for multiple clients and stakeholders. Key responsibilitiesThese will include, but are not limited to:<ul><li>Create and hold a clear strategic plan for how each individual project will be executed considering all the various needs of the project</li><li>Act as the Key Account Holder for certain clients, being the main point of contact and responsible for upholding and maintaining&nbsp; important client relationships </li><li>Meet the the needs of high profile clients and stakeholders including agreeing a clear scope, schedule, budget and contract in collaboration with the Project Director</li><li>Confident handling of complex project delivery, including but not exclusive to timelines, milestones, stakeholder commitments, risk management, reporting and finance</li><li>Complex budget management including monthly cashflow forecasts and reconciliations</li><li>Clear tracking and reporting of project status through all stages of the project pipeline</li><li>Liaise with clients to ensure all requirements are addressed in a timely manner </li><li>Manage and foster strong, productive relationships with consultants and contractor teams</li><li>Manage client feedback and communicate to the Project Team effectively</li><li>Leading, managing and galvanising the team on a project to ensure excellent results</li><li>Work with the Assistant Producer to contract freelance staff and suppliers </li><li>Coordinate and archive meetings with action points and follow-ups at all stages of a project</li><li>Act as the conduit between the various disciplines in a project process - identifying what each discipline requires in order to deliver and coordinate priorities across these disciplines</li><li>Identify project risks and mitigate these risks in dialogue with the design team</li><li>Work with the Technical Design team to ensure all project plans adhere to all relevant health and safety regulations</li><li>Working with the Head of Producing to help with the strategic planning of the project pipeline and how projects feed into a wider company portfolio for Journey</li><li>Engaging with wider company policy, discussions and decision making to inform people &amp; teams you manage as well as wider departmental structure and decisions</li><li>Manage travel, accommodation, visas and itineraries&nbsp; in collaboration with the Assistant Producer</li><li>Coordinate workshops and prototypes as required</li><li>Work with 59’s Communications Manager to share communications regarding projects externally, whilst in development and at the point of final delivery</li><li>Look for opportunities to increase efficiencies and improve processes across the business</li><li>Work within and to 59’s Sustainability, Universal Design and Belonging &amp; Inclusion guidelines and goals, and where possible encouraging and supporting clients to do the same</li></ul>Other<ul><li>Manage team members within the Producing team</li><li>Undertake other work as reasonably required by the company.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Approximately 10 years experience as a Senior Project Manager on multiple, large-scale, complex projects</li><li>PRINCE2 qualification or equivalent</li><li>Experience coordinating complex timelines, budget and deadlines across multiple stakeholders including clients and project collaborators</li><li>Comfortable negotiating complex contracts</li><li>An ability to multitask effectively and handle multiple workflows at any one time</li><li>Experience working in other global contexts, particularly in Middle East and Far East territories</li><li>Expert administration and organisation skills</li><li>Confident representing the company at the highest level to key stakeholders</li><li>A willingness to work on weekends and evenings as required</li><li>A commitment to championing representation and inclusion at every level, with a proven ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Experience working in a design studio across a range of design specialisms including some or all of: spatial design &amp; architecture, video design &amp; animation and technical design</li><li>Experience with communications and sharing the narrative of a piece of work publicly</li></ul> Additional informationOwing to the nature of our work, this job will require in-person attendance at our London studio and occasional work on-site in the UK and internationally.&nbsp; At times it will require evening, weekend and overnight work, and may involve extended trips away from the UK to deliver projects. 59 operates a TOIL policy and a package of other wellbeing initiatives to bring balance to what is at times a very demanding workload. We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds to apply for this role. We believe a diverse range of voices, experiences and skills will help to inform, enrich and develop our working practices.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

59 Studio

Lead project manager

Deadline: 18th June 2025 at 10am&nbsp;Salary band:&nbsp;£55,000 to £70,000 (C1) We are seeking an experienced senior technical AV designer to join 59’s interdisciplinary design studio and provide comprehensive design for Audio, Video, Lighting and Systems Integration.In this senior role, you will lead technical designs across multidisciplinary projects, ensure technical excellence, manage client project design requirements, and oversee the seamless integration of cutting-edge audiovisual solutions across a broad range of projects including immersive experiences, permanent installations and large scale architectural projects.We require somebody with a passion for design, technology and innovation coupled with a thirst to provide technical solutions that empower and amplify our creative vision. As a senior technical designer you will become a critical asset for technical consultation across the project portfolio. Using your broad experience you will help guide and develop designs employing industry best practices and system engineering fundamentals to ensure project success. From concept to delivery you will play a pivotal role in design development and technical direction based on an evolving set of project requirements and studio ambitions. Key responsibilitiesTechnical Leadership &amp; Project Oversight:<ul><li>Provide expert technical guidance and design across many, if not the majority, of audio, video, lighting, immersive technology, from concept to execution.</li><li>Delivery of detailed integrated technical designs.</li><li>Lead in depth technical evaluations and feasibility studies, ensuring integrated and cohesive AV, immersive, and theatrical solutions.</li><li>Drive innovation and apply creative problem-solving to overcome complex technical challenges, achieving outstanding outcomes across all systems.</li><li>Collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders during design phases.</li><li>Demonstrate experience of translating complex conceptual and scheme designs into clear technical project deliverables</li><li>Ability to support multiple concurrent projects at different stages of design development.&nbsp;</li></ul>System Design &amp; Documentation:<ul><li>Own and standardise comprehensive system design documentation, including:</li><li>CAD/BIM drawings (floor plans, reflected ceiling plans, system riser diagrams, staging plans, rigging plots, detailed schematics etc).</li><li>System wiring diagrams, signal flow diagrams, staging configurations, rigging diagrams, and equipment specifications.</li><li>Detailed Bill of Materials (BOM), performance criteria documentation, acoustic and technical compliance requirements.</li><li>Ensure high-quality, consistent documentation across all project phases.</li></ul>Client &amp; Vendor Management:<ul><li>Serve as a primary technical interface with clients, communicating technical solutions clearly and ensuring alignment with client goals and design intent</li><li>Contribute to vendor selection and ongoing relationship management, optimising outcomes, skillset augmentation and resource efficiency.</li></ul>Mentorship &amp; Team Development:<ul><li>Mentor and guide junior technical teams, fostering growth, technical excellence, and collaborative innovation.</li><li>Encourage knowledge-sharing and cross-disciplinary teamwork within the organisation.</li></ul>Research &amp; Development:<ul><li>Develop R&amp;D initiatives, identifying emerging technologies and innovative practices across AV, immersive experiences, and theatrical production technologies.</li><li>Promote continuous improvement, exploration, and adoption of industry-leading practices.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experienceCore Technical Expertise:<ul><li>Extensive experience designing systems that incorporate video, av, networking, audio processing, acoustics, projection mapping, media servers, immersive solutions (AR, VR, MR), lighting (architectural, entertainment, theatrical). System automation and show control.</li><li>In-depth expertise in theatre and/or other design environments including exhibitions or immersive venues\, including staging systems, stage automation, rigging techniques, and scenic production methods.</li></ul>Software &amp; Technology Proficiency:<ul><li>Experience and understanding preferred</li><li>Audio: Dante Controller, Q-SYS Designer, EASE.</li><li>Video &amp; Projection: disguise, Pixera, Modulo Pi, TouchDesigner, MadMapper, Mapping Matter.</li><li>Lighting: DMX protocols (Art-Net, sACN, SPI).</li><li>Immersive Technologies: Unity, Unreal Engine, Blender, Meta Quest.</li><li>CAD/BIM: Vectorworks, AutoCAD, Revit, Rhino, SketchUp.</li><li>Staging &amp; Rigging: Proficiency in rigging fundamentals, load calculation, automation control systems, and staging/rigging safety standards.</li></ul>Theatre-Specific Knowledge:<ul><li>Comprehensive understanding of theatrical production methodologies, scenic construction processes, automation systems, and stagecraft.</li><li>Expert knowledge of rigging safety, load management, structural analysis, and relevant industry standards.</li></ul>Leadership &amp; Management Skills:<ul><li>Demonstrated capability to lead multidisciplinary technical teams, and mentor junior staff.</li><li>Excellent client relationship and vendor management skills, with proven ability to communicate complex technical solutions clearly.</li></ul>Analytical &amp; Creative Problem-Solving:<ul><li>Strong analytical skills combined with creative problem-solving abilities, ensuring innovative and reliable technical solutions.</li></ul>Professional Standards &amp; Certifications:<ul><li>Comprehensive knowledge of AVIXA standards as well as theatre production safety guidelines.</li><li>AVIXA CTS-D Certification&nbsp; preferred.</li></ul>Preferred Experience:<ul><li>Experience working on large scale multi-stage international architectural projects,</li><li>Proven experience in large-scale audiovisual, theatrical, or immersive installations, particularly within entertainment, live event productions, or themed environments.</li><li>Demonstrated track record in pioneering innovative technical solutions for complex theatre, staging, rigging, and automation projects.</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Senior technical designer (AV)

Closing date: 9th June 2025Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (London); £27,600 - £36,800 (Sheffield), DOE (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented, motivated and creative designer or senior designer to join the Hodder &amp; Stoughton art team.&nbsp;For the past 150 years and counting, Hodder and Stoughton has proudly published quality, bestselling fiction and non-fiction across some of the biggest brands in the world, and across a multitude of genres. Our authors include global sensations John Connolly, John Grisham and Stephen King, broadcasting stars Sara Cox, Clive Myrie, Graham Norton and Lucy Worsley, and contemporary fiction and literary gems John Connolly, Stephanie Garber, Mike Gayle, Sophie Hannah and David Nicholls, to name but a few. We are also proud to publish non-fiction hits by household names including Ella Mills, Stuart Broad, Johannes Radebe, Paris Fury and more.We have enjoyed countless bestsellers, celebrated hundreds of awards and welcomed authors and colleagues from every part of the world through our doors. A passion for creativity, inclusivity and drive for ambition are imprinted on everything we have done throughout the past century and a half, and on what we do now. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will be a vital part of the team, expected to work across all our imprints, handling the creative process from initial brief to final artwork.</li><li>You’ll have creative autonomy for your briefs and the opportunity to commission illustrators, photographers and other designers.</li><li>You will need to ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standard and on schedule, and that all administration and file management is up to date and accurate.</li><li>You’ll work closely with staff in other departments, developing great working relationships and demonstrating strong skills in conveying ideas and effectively interpreting feedback.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will be a dynamic, self-starting and organised creative with experience in cover design within the publishing industry and an impressive portfolio across a range of titles.</li><li>You will be energised by the whole creative process, and constantly challenge yourself to deliver stand-out cover designs.</li><li>Your abilities will enable you to put yourself in the shoes of our reader and design a cover that strongly engages with them.</li><li>We need you to bring a positive, can-do approach and a desire to build strong relationships with your immediate team, other departments, as well as illustrators, authors and agents.</li></ul>In your application, please submit your CV, Cover Letter and Portfolio of recent work (which is in the cover letter section). What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.We believe publishing should be for everyone, at any stage of their career and in any role. We value the experience gained from any and all different jobs, and that is why we encourage applicants from all walks of life, especially if those walks didn’t initially include publishing.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Designer / senior designer

Closing date: 9th June 2025Salary: £46,000 - £52,000 (London); £42,320 - £47,840 (Sheffield), (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London office, or our regional offices in Sheffield, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a highly-experienced, confident and creative head of design to join the Hodder &amp; Stoughton art department.&nbsp;For the past 150 years and counting, Hodder and Stoughton has proudly published quality, bestselling fiction and non-fiction across some of the biggest brands in the world, and across a multitude of genres. Our authors include global sensations John Connolly, John Grisham and Stephen King, broadcasting stars Sara Cox, Clive Myrie, Graham Norton and Lucy Worsley, and contemporary fiction and literary gems John Connolly, Stephanie Garber, Mike Gayle, Sophie Hannah and David Nicholls, to name but a few. We are also proud to publish non-fiction hits by household names including Ella Mills, Stuart Broad, Johannes Radebe, Paris Fury and more.We have enjoyed countless bestsellers, celebrated hundreds of awards and welcomed authors and colleagues from every part of the world through our doors. A passion for creativity, inclusivity and drive for ambition are imprinted on everything we have done throughout the past century and a half, and on what we do now. What you'll be doing<ul><li>You will be a senior and valuable member of the team, working across all lists to deliver bestselling, consumer-first designs.</li><li>As a leader within the Art department you will support the Deputy Art Director with the day to day running of the department, contributing to creative processes, helping develop members of the team and ensure that their creative output is delivered to a high standard, alongside your own designs.</li><li>You will be experienced at all aspects of publishing design, responsible for driving all phases of design from conception to production and keeping all stakeholders up to date on progress, pushing for excellence at every stage.</li><li>You will be confident and experienced in author and stakeholder meetings, be a keen reader with a developed awareness of publishing and design trends.</li><li>You’ll work closely with staff across all other departments, developing great working relationships.</li></ul> Who we are looking for<ul><li>This position would be perfect for a highly experienced Senior Designer wanting to take their career to the next level.</li><li>We are looking for someone who has demonstrable experience in market leading design as well as line management and an enthusiasm for contributing to the Art Department as a whole.</li><li>You will have expert market knowledge across a variety of genres.</li><li>You should possess a meticulous eye for detail, have great communication skills and enjoy working as part of a team.</li></ul>In your application, please submit your CV, cover letter outlining relevant experience and a portfolio of recent work. What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.We believe publishing should be for everyone, at any stage of their career and in any role. We value the experience gained from any and all different jobs, and that is why we encourage applicants from all walks of life, especially if those walks didn’t initially include publishing.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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