The posting
Dutch speaking Account/Project Manager (other European Languages are also advantageous)
Hybrid role
Location: Purley
Our story so far
At Tjarks and Tjarks, creativity meets craft. For over 35 years, we’ve been shaping bold, distinctive brands that don’t just sit on the shelf, they stand out and get chosen.
Trusted partners to our clients across decades, we help navigate the ever-evolving world of shoppers and retail, designing packaging that connects, competes, and converts. From big ideas to flawless execution, we deliver a true 360° design-to-artwork approach. Efficient, precise, and globally consistent. We don’t just collaborate, we create as one. Our team of experts blend imagination with technical excellence to bring brands to life in a seamless, truly integrated way.
About the role
This is an amazing opportunity for a dynamic Account/Project Manager who has project management experience. This role offers the opportunity to work on high profile brands within the organisation which require excellent project management skills. The successful candidate will have the ability to take on a number of projects independently, will demonstrate efficiency and resilience and will have the experience of managing projects and leading large rollouts within the creative industry.
Dutch language skills are required and other European languages are advantageous.
About you
- Account/Project Management experience is essential. You must be able to demonstrate previous experience running accounts or projects with precision in a fast paced environment and working to short deadlines.
- Previous experience working within a creative and or print and design environment.
- Some marketing or branding experience would be highly beneficial.
- You must be articulate, have an excellent telephone manner, and proven communication skills dealing with clients over the phone or in writing in both Dutch and English.
- Self-motivated, highly organised, able to manage time-lines and meet constant deadlines.
- You must demonstrate a passion for building strong working relationships.
- Experience of managing a range of projects from design through to print ready artwork.
- A proven ability to work to strict deadlines coupled with excellent attention to detail is essential and an understanding of design briefs and creative direction would be advantageous.
- You will be highly organised and efficient in managing an admin heavy workload.
- Conscientious, reliable, good attendance and timekeeping standards
- Excellent attention to detail and works with precision
- Effective project manager, able to manage workload
- Honest, trustworthy, and able to work unsupervised
- Demonstrates initiative, is creative and contributes ideas
- Pragmatic approach to problem solving without cutting corners
- Friendly, approachable, respectful and a positive team player.
- Flexible, adaptable, calm whilst working under pressure
- Professional with excellent communication skills.
- Proactive, takes ownership of daily tasks with a can-do attitude.
- Must be able to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business.
The day to day
Responsible for the administration and running of accounts, projects and complete brands, and for maintaining client relationships as well as building and maintaining strong internal relationships across the company.
- To own and independently manage projects and/or complete brands (at times 100–200 SKUs) from taking the initial brief from the client to obtaining approval to release the project to the client, working closely with the internal Design, Retouching, Artwork and Quality Control teams to facilitate the production of packaging for our clients.
- To own and independently manage large international packaging rollouts across brands/countries as required.
- Have detailed knowledge of all your brands and brand guidelines, ensuring consistency of design and production across all product packaging and outer cases within the brands.
- Analyse, understand, question and challenge Dutch client briefs.
- Write briefings for internal design, photoshoot and digital artwork projects and brief the Design or Artwork team on individual projects.
- Effectively manage the timing and execution of the internal design and artwork process, liaising with the Studio Manager, Design and Artwork departments and giving adequate notice for jobs to be scheduled for production.
- Have a good understanding of cutter guides for packaging and of print processes. Identify potential difficulties in the print process for each project early and discuss them with the Artwork/Production department and printers.
- Organise photoshoots, get quotations, book photographers and home economists, organise/source product samples and write photo briefings.
- Responsible for ensuring all projects are completed to the highest standard, to deadline and to complete client satisfaction. Manage conflicting deadlines to ensure changing priorities are recognised and planned for accordingly.
- Proofread your designs and artworks, ensuring the accuracy and precision of all work by continuously checking details against the client brief, brand guidelines and/or style guides.
- Keep full track of all live projects and be able to give a full account of the status of each project at any given time.
- Communicate with clients professionally, building relationships that inspire trust and confidence in the Company. Manage client expectations and ensure deadlines are met.
- Be responsible for the budget of all your projects.
Our team & our values
We’re a vibrant, creative crew who care as much about our culture as the work we make. Our values aren’t just posters on the wall, they were crafted by our team and guide everything we do.
Be Innovative – Think Ahead
Be collaborative – Succeed together
Be Supportive – Lift each other up
Be All In – Show up with purpose
We’re always looking for talented, passionate people to join our growing squad in our Purley studio. If you’re ready to collaborate, create, and be part of something truly awesome, this is your playground.
