PROJECT MANAGER The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing projects within the decided-upon budget, timeline, and scope. They will also effectively monitor and present project updates to relevant stakeholders, clients, or project team members. Qualifications Strong human relations skills Strong business acumen in project planning and management Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience + post-graduation/master's degree is a plus Strong verbal, written, and organizational skills Minimum 4-6 years of Project management experience in similar organizations/similar fields JOB DESCRIPTION Your job will entail the following broad deliverables: Business Development Project management Support services You will work under and report directly to the Business Manager at Lopez Design Business Development Marketing: A large part of Business Development at Lopez Design happens through marketing. This function will require you to strategize on how to market Lopez Design to get the maximum impact. Besides overall strategy, the task will involve making a quarter-wise calendar programme, breaking it down into how each vertical at Lopez Design gets promoted to designing the communication and delivering it across various channels. Solicitation of new businesses with the business manager. Being a key driver behind the process of winning new work, creating opportunities and organising and making pitch meetings. This would broadly involve handling new business communication, creating opportunities, designing and creating strategy of approach, planning bespoke proposal and process making, and sales initiatives for different verticals of Lopez design. Client acquisition: This will involve interacting with a client prospect, understanding the brief or requirement, business development with strategy pitches, creating a scope of work and timesheet and creating a detailed proposal. Interact with client prospects and bag the project. Newsletter: The task will also involve strategizing the newsletter structure, and planning and delivering the same on a monthly basis. Lopez Design website: Coordinate and manage content Awards: Shortlist relevant national and international awards Lopez Design should participate in, prepare budgets, design, and deliver the entries. Anthony Brand: Promote Anthony as a brand ambassador and principal of Lopez Design. Create a strategy and plan in fructifying the same. This will include, Jury members, Talks, Lectures, workshops, etc. For the work above, you will work along with the Business Manager. Also, report to her for planning, progress reporting and delivery. You will also work with the Lopez Design strategy, content and design team to deliver various aspects required. You will assist the Business Manager in creating formal weekly reports to the CEO of Lopez Design. 2. Project Management Schedule and manage the project with the client team regularly. Ensure billing and payment cycles are maintained as per schedule. Work closely with the Accounts Department to deliver the same. Deliver project through strategy and design team assigned to the project. Managing project planning to completion and client communication for a wide variety of projects - both simple and complex and large and small - independently or as part of a team. Participate and assist the team in creating presentations Coordinate between all teams to work seamlessly Bring a fresh point of view to our client’s challenges and ensure the brand image is always ahead of the curve in terms of knowledge, expertise and insight Participate and contribute towards Strategy and concept directions and creativity to meet the end goal of a successful project delivered in time at high Lopez Design standards. Create weekly reports with your Business manager to the CEO of Lopez Design. Gather project status, develop mitigation strategy and hold weekly meetings with the team with the Business manager. With high client satisfaction and good relationship management, increase scope and billing or acquire additional projects. 3. Support Services: Support HR: As part of your involvement with teams and clients, you will be called upon to conduct interviews and coordinate on induction-related support and manage programmes around it. Support Administration as and when required in context to projects, facilitating teams, organising transport/tickets, and meetings clients. Lopez Design from time to time organises FORUM and mini-conferences at the studio or online. You will need to organise and manage such events along with the Business Manager with support from the rest of the team.
Design Assistant Location: Gurugram Employment Type: Full-Time Experience Level: 1-2 years At Lopez Design, we are committed to excellence and innovation in every aspect of our work. As a Design Assistant, you will support our design team by contributing your skills and dedication to a variety of creative projects. This role offers an excellent opportunity to grow your expertise, collaborate with experienced professionals, and make a meaningful impact through design. Collaborate with designers and space planners to bring concepts to execution Core Responsibilities: 1. Design Support and Execution: Assist the design team in creating visual assets for print, digital, and multimedia projects, including presentations, brochures, advertisements, social media graphics, and website layouts. Prepare design mock-ups, prototypes, and presentations under the guidance of senior team members. Ensure design files are production-ready, properly formatted, and adhere to brand guidelines. 2. Creative Development: Collaborate with designers to brainstorm, research, and develop creative concepts aligned with client needs and brand guidelines. Participate in design reviews and critiques, providing valuable input and learning from feedback. Stay updated on design trends and integrate fresh ideas into your work. 3. Design Support and Execution: Assist the design team in creating visual assets for print, web, APP, digital, and multimedia projects, including presentations, brochures, advertisements, social media graphics, and website layouts. Prepare design mock-ups, prototypes, and presentations under the guidance of senior team members. Ensure design files are production-ready, properly formatted, and adhere to brand guidelines. 4. Creative Development: Collaborate with designers to brainstorm, research, and develop creative concepts aligned with client needs and brand guidelines. Participate in design reviews and critiques, providing valuable input and learning from feedback. Stay updated on design trends and integrate fresh ideas into your work. 5. Image and Asset Management: Maintain an organised digital library of images, fonts, graphics, and other design resources. Assist in sourcing and managing assets required for ongoing projects. 6. Proofing and Quality Control: Review designs for accuracy, consistency, and alignment with project briefs before final delivery. Support senior designers in ensuring quality control across deliverables. 7. Administrative and Project Support: Handle administrative tasks such as preparing and updating databases (e.g., for New Year cards, client records, and project tracking). Ensure all project files are correctly organised, regularly backed up, and accessible for the team. Manage cloud-based storage systems and maintain physical backups of critical data, ensuring alignment with mirror copies for redundancy. Monitor and maintain reliable internet connectivity to facilitate smooth upload and download processes, enabling seamless workflow and collaboration. Assist in organising and archiving design-related documents and records for easy retrieval and compliance with documentation standards. 8. Professional Growth and Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless project execution and foster a collaborative environment. Participate in internal training and mentorship programs to enhance your skills and understanding of design principles. Represent Lopez Design professionally in client interactions and presentations. 9. Additional Contributions: Contribute to the firm’s marketing efforts by designing visually compelling content for social media or promotional materials. Take ownership of assigned tasks and manage time effectively to meet deadlines. 10. Performance Expectations: Demonstrate accountability and a proactive approach in handling responsibilities. Communicate progress regularly with project managers and senior designers. Exhibit a willingness to learn, flexibility in approach, and alignment with Lopez Design’s values and standards. Apply by sending an email to jobs@lopezdesign.com with the subject line Design Assistant - NAME with a CV, cover letter and a portfolio.