Freelance Project Manager - Brand Design and FMCG Packaging

About FutureBrand

FutureBrand is a leading branding agency within the globally renowned Omnicom advertising network. With 25 years of expertise, the agency combines global reach with cultural relevance, working with many of the world's most iconic consumer brands. The company embodies a diverse and collaborative brand community dedicated to influencing brand behavior by linking corporate purpose with real-world experiences. FutureBrand's mission is to shape the future of business by evolving how brands perform today, championing diversity, progress, adaptability, and empowerment at its core.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Project Manager experienced in design agencies for a 3-month freelance contract starting around July 27. The position requires a full-time presence with a hybrid arrangement, including three days weekly in our Bishopsgate office, London. You will lead multiple packaging and branding projects for major FMCG and food & beverage global clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of several brand and packaging design projects focused on global FMCG brands.
• Work closely with stakeholders to clarify goals, translate them into detailed project plans and creative briefs.
• Manage standalone projects by planning, budgeting, and coordinating external suppliers.
• Maintain control over schedules and budgets while motivating the project team with a solution-oriented mindset to fulfill deadlines.
• Follow established procedures and manage project timelines, escalating risks when needed.
• Support Project Directors by preparing client reports, handling weekly and ad-hoc resource allocation, and tracking imagery and typeface licenses.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience leading branding projects (excluding advertising) within brand design agencies or large global enterprises.
• Strong project management expertise demonstrating financial literacy, numeracy, effective listening, assertiveness, communication skills, and organizational ability.
• Familiarity with design, creative, and production workflows.
• Capability to interpret commercial and financial factors, analyze complex issues rapidly, and recommend actions that ensure swift resolutions.

Additional Preferences

• Experience with Float, Smartsheets, and Screendragon software is advantageous but not mandatory.

Equal Opportunities

FutureBrand values diversity, inclusion, and innovation arising from different perspectives. The company is an equal opportunity employer that treats all applicants fairly regardless of race, gender, disability, or other protected characteristics. We commit to providing disability accommodations throughout the recruitment process to help all candidates succeed. Contact FBHR@futurebrand.com for any support requirements.