Job Description

Job Title: Design Manager (Branding, Projects)

Company: Lopez Designs

Years of Experience: 6–8 years

Location: Gurugram

Role Type: Full-Time

Salary: As per industry standards (commensurate with experience)

Eligibility

• Bachelor’s Degree in Design Management, Business, Communications, or related field (Master’s degree/post-graduation is a plus)
• 6–8 years of project management experience in design studios/agencies or similar creative organizations
• Prior experience managing 4–5 designers directly with strong project delivery ownership
• Client-facing experience for creative/design projects with the ability to take briefs and deliver through design teams

Role Overview

As a Project Manager at Lopez Design, you will be responsible for end-to-end project planning, coordination, and delivery while ensuring seamless collaboration across teams. You will play a key role in business development, client relationship management, and support services, working closely with the Business Manager and reporting to the CEO through weekly updates.

The role requires a blend of project leadership, client-facing communication, business development acumen, and operational support, making you a central contributor to the growth and success of Lopez Design.

Key Responsibilities

Project Management

• Schedule and manage projects with client teams; gather creative briefs and oversee execution by design teams.
• Ensure seamless coordination between strategy, content, and design teams for project delivery.
• Manage project planning through completion, ensuring quality and timeliness.
• Conduct client communication, presentations, and reviews.
• Deliver weekly project status reports with the Business Manager to the CEO.
• Identify opportunities to expand scope, increase billing, and acquire additional projects.
• Ensure billing and payment cycles are aligned with project milestones, strategize and implement marketing initiatives for Lopez Design across verticals.
• Drive client acquisition by engaging with prospects, understanding requirements, and preparing proposals.
• Support the Business Manager in pitch presentations, proposal creation, and business communication.
• Manage content for Lopez Design newsletters, website, and award submissions.
• Promote the Anthony Brand through talks, workshops, and industry engagements.

Support Services

• Support HR by conducting interviews, onboarding coordination, and induction activities.
• Assist administration with project logistics, travel, and event coordination.
• Manage internal events like FORUM and mini-conferences in collaboration with the Business Manager.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong human relations and interpersonal skills with the ability to manage diverse teams.
• Proven business acumen in project planning, management, and client engagement.
• Excellent verbal, written, and organizational skills.