Creative Project Manager.

ESMOS Recruitment is looking on behalf of one of our clients for a Creative Project Manager with experience in live entertainment, events and experiential production.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can take creative entertainment projects from initial concept and creative development through pre-production, rehearsals and live delivery. The successful candidate will combine strong creative thinking with project management expertise, helping translate client briefs into engaging live experiences while ensuring projects are practical, well-organised and successfully delivered.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage creative and entertainment projects from initial brief and concept development through pre-production, rehearsals, live delivery and closeout.
• Develop and contribute to creative concepts, entertainment ideas and experiential solutions in response to client briefs.
• Translate creative ideas into clear and practical project plans, ensuring concepts can be successfully executed.
• Coordinate performers, entertainment suppliers, creative teams and production partners.
• Work closely with creative, production and technical teams to develop and deliver the overall creative vision.
• Prepare creative briefs, project timelines, production schedules, show flows and other project documentation.
• Coordinate rehearsals, creative development, production requirements and on-site activities.
• Manage project budgets, supplier quotations and associated project costs.
• Liaise directly with clients, presenting and discussing creative ideas while managing feedback, expectations and approvals.
• Conduct site visits and assess how creative concepts and entertainment elements can be effectively integrated into the venue and guest experience.
• Monitor project progress, identify potential creative or operational challenges and proactively develop solutions.
• Manage multiple project elements simultaneously while maintaining creative quality, timelines and the overall project vision.
• Lead project activities on-site, ensuring creative, production and entertainment teams are fully briefed and prepared.
• Manage last-minute changes professionally and effectively while protecting the quality and creative integrity of the project.
• Ensure projects are delivered to a high creative, operational and production standard.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of relevant experience in live entertainment, events, experiential production, creative production, show production or a similar environment.
• Strong understanding of creative development and live event production processes, from initial concept through to final delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, interpret and execute creative concepts and entertainment experiences.
• Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to take ownership of projects from initial brief and creative development through to live delivery.
• Strong creative thinking with a resourceful and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to balance creative ambition with practical delivery requirements.
• Confident working directly with clients, suppliers, performers, creative teams, production teams and technical partners.
• Strong communication, presentation, stakeholder management and people-management skills.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and make effective decisions in fast-paced live environments.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when required for rehearsals and live event delivery.
• Willingness to travel when required based on project needs.