Project Manager - Motion

Jones Knowles Ritchie • Remote (London, England, United Kingdom) • 1d ago

Jones Knowles Ritchie is a branding business, founded in 1990 and proudly independent ever since.

We started out in the world of packaging, but now we’re worldwide: from three founders, to more than 300 of us across the UK and USA. Together, we build and deliver brands across the entire consumer experience.

But even more important than what we do, is why we do it. We’re here to inspire brands and people to be their true selves. To be brave. Be tenacious. And above all, be yourself. Because we believe that’s the only way to truly be distinctive, everywhere.

At JKR, our Motion & CGI team create best-in-class motion design for some of the world’s biggest brands.

The work is bold, fast, and creatively ambitious.

But great work doesn’t happen by accident. It runs on precision.

That’s where you come in.

The role

As Project Manager - Motion you are the engine behind the energy.

You'll keep the Motion team running at its best by building and maintaining the operational set up that allows creativity to thrive, which includes but is not exclusive to:

Making sure the right people are on the right projects at the right time.

That work is properly scoped before it starts and that capacity is managed proactively, not firefighting.

And in short, you bring order to complexity so the team can focus on making exceptional work.

What you’ll be responsible for

Resourcing

Own resourcing across all Motion projects, from incoming briefs to final delivery
Maintain a clear, real-time view of team capacity
Match talent to projects based on skill, availability and creative fit
Spot gaps early and solve them before they become problems
Navigate competing priorities with clarity and fairness

Time quoting & scoping

Build accurate, defensible time quotes for all Motion briefs
Translate creative ambition into realistic plans
Track projects against estimates and flag risks early
Develop a robust quoting library to improve accuracy over time
Partner with Client Services and Production to enable smarter planning

Freelance management

Own and evolve the Motion freelance roster
Recommend the right talent for the right briefs
Manage bookings end-to-end: outreach, onboarding, delivery
Track performance and continuously raise the bar
Identify and onboard new talent to fill capability gaps

Operational health

Own resourcing and scheduling tools, keeping them clean and reliable
Identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements
Report on capacity and utilisation to senior stakeholders
Support forward planning and forecasting for busy periods
Act as the go-to for Motion availability and capability queries

What we’re looking for

Proven experience in operations, resourcing or production within a creative or motion environment
Strong understanding of motion and CGI workflows and how projects are scoped
Highly organised, able to juggle multiple moving parts without losing detail
Confident with resourcing and project management tools
Clear, direct communicator who manages expectations well
Commercial awareness, with a solid grasp of time, cost and profitability
Collaborative mindset with the ability to build trust across creative and operational teams

To apply please send a CV and a short note covering your current situation and interest in this role based on your skills and experience to date.

At JKR, our goal is to create an equitable, diverse and inclusive workplace that reflects and creates

for the societies we live in. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is a long-term business imperative and a

commitment at JKR. You will demonstrate being a DE+I advocate and champion with your actions

and participation.

💰 Competitive salary

📍 Lively Shoreditch studio location

🏡 Hybrid working policy, minimum 2 days pw in the studio

🩺 Bupa Healthcare, including dental option

🛡️ Income protection & life insurance

🧘 Classpass credits

📈 Group personal pension