
Map Project Office · London
DON'T SEE YOUR IDEAL ROLE LISTED TODAY? AT MAP PROJECT OFFICE, WE'RE ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT. If you're passionate about strategic design ...
DON'T SEE YOUR IDEAL ROLE LISTED TODAY? AT MAP PROJECT OFFICE, WE'RE ALWAYS ON THE LOOKOUT FOR EXCEPTIONAL TALENT.
If you're passionate about strategic design and innovation, driven by solving complex challenges, and believe your skills and
vision align with our impactful work in defining and developing products and experiences that shape the future, we want to hear
from you.
Please submit your open application with your CV and portfolio, and tell us how your unique skills could help us partner with
ambitious companies to create meaningful impact.
About map project office
map project office (part of WPP) is an industrial design studio defining new ways of interacting with technologies. We take a
strategic approach to designing products, systems, and spaces. We work across diverse fields and multiple scales, from small,
everyday objects to visionary systems. At the core of every project is our curiosity about the interplay between people and
technology. Our process is rigorous, strategic, and exploratory. With our in-house workshop, we translate ideas into physical
prototypes by hand to quickly learn and iterate. At map, we design through making. We partner with ambitious clients at the
forefront of their field, from exciting start-ups to global brands. Together, we expand the possibilities of people–technology
relationships, designing meaningful human interactions that shift how we live.
About WPP
WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions,
world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single
company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture
opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
As we plan out some exciting new projects, Map would like to hear from industrial designers and creatives to join our talented team. ABOUT MAP PROJECT OFFICE As our lives become ever more complex, ever more confusing, the products we use every day need to simplify our lives; be more useful, intuitive and beautiful. Map is a design studio that crafts physical products for the digital age. Bridging the gap between people and technology, the real world and the virtual. From a bioplastic spork to the most advanced quantum computer. The studio brings together the world’s best designers and makers, researchers and strategists; working seamlessly with clients to find new solutions to their toughest challenges and acting as a trusted partner to start-up innovators and the world's leading companies alike. Working from its London home, since growing out of the award-winning design studio Barber Osgerby in 2012, Map is now part of an international collective spanning architecture to digital design. SKILLS KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE We are keen to meet freelance industrial designers to work with us on our exciting upcoming projects. Applications are assessed on a rolling basis, so please don't hesitate to submit your application. BENEFITS & OTHER INFORMATION Hybrid working: Following the safe reopening of our studio, employees have the flexibility to work a mix of in the studio and at home, working a minimum of 3 days in the studio and up to 2 days from home. Wednesday being an anchor day, where everyone comes in to the studio. Application process: We want you to have every opportunity to shine and show us your talents - please let us know if there is anything we can do to make sure the assessment process works for you. Diversity & Inclusion: With the integrated support of our D&I employee resource group, Universal and Map are committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or age. About map project office map project office (part of WPP) is an industrial design studio defining new ways of interacting with technologies. We take a strategic approach to designing products, systems, and spaces. We work across diverse fields and multiple scales, from small, everyday objects to visionary systems. At the core of every project is our curiosity about the interplay between people and technology. Our process is rigorous, strategic, and exploratory. With our in-house workshop, we translate ideas into physical prototypes by hand to quickly learn and iterate. At map, we design through making. We partner with ambitious clients at the forefront of their field, from exciting start-ups to global brands. Together, we expand the possibilities of people–technology relationships, designing meaningful human interactions that shift how we live. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
At Map Project Office, we design products that make life feel simpler, smarter, and more human. From everyday objects to next-gen tech, our work sits at the intersection of design and innovation. We turn bold ideas into things people love to use. But what really defines Map is our culture. We’re a curious, collaborative team who believe the best ideas come from working openly together. Whether it’s partnering with start-ups or world-leading brands, we thrive on solving tough challenges and pushing design in new directions. We are looking for an experienced Senior Account/Project Manager to join our team. Reporting to the Business Director, you will play a key role in managing and growing client relationships across the studio, ensuring projects are delivered successfully while maintaining strong commercial performance. Working closely with senior creative counterparts, you will lead projects from brief through to completion, balancing client needs with project scope, timelines, and budgets. This is an exciting opportunity for a confident, proactive account leader who enjoys building trusted partnerships, spotting opportunities for growth, and helping teams do their best work. Key Responsibilities * Manage multiple projects from initial brief through to completion, ensuring delivery on time, within scope, and within budget. * Act as the primary client contact for assigned accounts, building strong and lasting relationships. * Work closely with creative teams to develop commercially viable responses to client briefs. * Create clear, detailed proposals and scopes of work in collaboration with creative counterparts. * Monitor project health, revenue, and pipeline, providing regular updates to the Growth Director. * Identify opportunities to grow existing accounts and support new business activity. * Lead new business conversations, presentations, and responses to RFPs and RFQs alongside senior creative team members. * Take ownership of the financial performance of assigned accounts, including forecasting, budgeting, invoicing, and change control. * Work with the Resource Manager to ensure projects are appropriately staffed while maintaining healthy margins. * Ensure all project administration is completed to a high standard, including agendas, meeting notes, project plans, and purchase orders. * Support and mentor junior team members, contributing to their development and growth. * Play an active role in shaping and maintaining Map’s studio culture Essential Skills & Experience * Proven experience in an Account Manager or Senior Account Manager role within a creative, design, branding, or agency environment. * Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously. * Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills. * Commercially minded with strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets. * Experience working closely with creative teams and navigating creative processes. * Exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail. * Positive, proactive, and solution-oriented approach. * Comfortable working independently while collaborating effectively across teams. * Confidence in challenging assumptions, solving problems, and taking ownership of outcomes. * Strong communication and presentation skills. If you're a commercially savvy relationship-builder who thrives in a creative environment and enjoys bringing people, ideas, and projects together, we'd love to hear from you. About map project office map project office (part of WPP) is an industrial design studio defining new ways of interacting with technologies. We take a strategic approach to designing products, systems, and spaces. We work across diverse fields and multiple scales, from small, everyday objects to visionary systems. At the core of every project is our curiosity about the interplay between people and technology. Our process is rigorous, strategic, and exploratory. With our in-house workshop, we translate ideas into physical prototypes by hand to quickly learn and iterate. At map, we design through making. We partner with ambitious clients at the forefront of their field, from exciting start-ups to global brands. Together, we expand the possibilities of people–technology relationships, designing meaningful human interactions that shift how we live. About WPP WPP is the trusted growth partner for the world’s leading brands. We unite cutting-edge media intelligence and data solutions, world-class creativity, next-generation production, transformative enterprise solutions and expert strategic counsel in a single company – powered by exceptional talent and our agentic marketing platform, WPP Open, to help our clients navigate change, capture opportunity and deliver transformational growth. For more information, visit WPP.com.
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