United Kingdom
2 days ago
Creative Manager

Amex GBT is a place where colleagues find inspiration in travel as a force for good and – through their work – can make an impact on our industry. We’re here to help our colleagues achieve success and offer an inclusive and collaborative culture where your voice is valued.

The Creative Manager leads the development and execution of innovative creative solutions that align with client objectives. Reporting to the Creative & Production (C&P) Regional Leader, the Creative Manager acts as a key advisor to clients on creative strategies, oversees the creative team, and ensures the seamless integration of creative components into high-profile events.

What You’ll Do:

Creative Expertise

Oversee the development of creative concepts, including logo design, 3D visuals, movies, motion design, and scenography, ensuring alignment with client needs.Act as a trusted advisor to clients, offering expert guidance on creative solutions tailored to their objectives.Lead brainstorming sessions with the creative team to generate innovative and impactful ideas.Stay updated on industry trends to ensure the delivery of cutting-edge creative solutions.Able to provide presentations on high scale.

Client & Team Collaboration:

Supervise and manage service providers and stage managers, including the administrative aspects of contracts.Proven ability to inspire and guide creative teams, fostering collaboration and innovation.Skilled in coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and efficiency.

Organizational & Project Management Skills:

Strong ability to manage multiple creative projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality results.Detail-oriented, with a commitment to excellence and consistency across all creative outputs.

Client & Team Collaboration:

Partner with the Event Lead on large and complex events to ensure smooth execution.Support during pitches by asking follow-up questions and addressing creative-related aspects.Join client meetings and pitch presentations, both virtually and in person, for larger event opportunities.

Technical Expertise:

Apply creative knowledge to evaluate and support creative needs as required.Familiarity with creative tools, mood boards, and software relevant to design and content creation.Up-to-date with industry trends and innovative practices in creative development.

Project Coordination:

Exceptional ability to organize and manage multiple aspects of large-scale events.Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality results.Proven ability to prepare, monitor, and coordinate timelines effectively.Skilled in negotiating contracts and securing favorable terms with service providers.

Communication & Collaboration:

Fluent in English with excellent written and verbal communication skills.Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams and external stakeholders.

Problem-Solving:

Proactive in identifying challenges and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.Flexible and adaptable in dynamic, fast-paced environments.

Additional Knowledge:

Proven track record of leading creative projects and delivering innovative solutions.Strong portfolio showcasing creative content and impactful projects.Willingness to travel to event locations to oversee creative execution.Strong advisory skills, a passion for innovation, and the ability to deliver exceptional results in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

What We’re Looking For:

This role requires a deep understanding of creative processes, exceptional client advisory skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects while fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams. Fluency in English is essential for effective communication with clients and multicultural teams.

This role is ideal for someone who is experienced in event management and thrives in a dynamic, multicultural environment and is motivated to contribute to the success of complex, large-scale events.This manager should be passioned for delivering high-quality, impactful events through effective teamwork and precise coordination.Minimum 5 years of experience in managing creative projects within the events, marketing, or communications industries.Fluent in English.

     

Location

United Kingdom

     

The #TeamGBT Experience

Work and life: Find your happy medium at Amex GBT.

Flexible benefits are tailored to each country and start the day you do. These include health and welfare insurance plans, retirement programs, parental leave, adoption assistance, and wellbeing resources to support you and your immediate family.

Travel perks: get a choice of deals each week from major travel providers on everything from flights to hotels to cruises and car rentals.

Develop the skills you want when the time is right for you, with access to over 20,000 courses on our learning platform, leadership courses, and new job openings available to internal candidates first.

We strive to champion Inclusion in every aspect of our business at Amex GBT. You can connect with colleagues through our global INclusion Groups, centered around common identities or initiatives, to discuss challenges, obstacles, achievements, and drive company awareness and action.

And much more!

All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, gender (and characteristics related to sex and gender), pregnancy (and related medical conditions), race, color, citizenship, religion, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by law.

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What if I don’t meet every requirement? If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you’d be a phenomenal addition to our team, don’t worry about “checking every box;" please apply anyway. You may be exactly the person we’re looking for!

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