Design Manager

Charcoalblue

Experience Consultant guiding design management for events, executive briefings, and collaboration spaces at Charcoalblue, a global theatre and experience consultancy. Translating client visions into briefs, user journeys, documentation, and guest-experience strategies.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £38,000 - £65,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in event management and design, with a strong ability to communicate complex design concepts clearly and effectively. Proven experience in collaborating with clients and stakeholders to optimize user experiences in various event and performance spaces.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Event ManagementExperiential DesignArchitectural DesignClient RepresentationConstruction Drawings

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Hard Skills

Design ManagementUser Journey AnalysisAIA Design StagesConstruction TerminologyProject SequencingVisual CommunicationWritten CommunicationVerbal CommunicationPresentation SkillsDetail-Oriented Project Planning

Soft Skills

CollaborationLeadershipAdaptabilityRelationship BuildingSelf-Motivation

Certifications & Qualifications

Degree in ArchitectureDegree in Interior DesignDegree in Venue Design

Industry Keywords

Performing ArtsEvent-Space BuildingsExecutive Briefing CentersHospitalityLeisure

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide subject matter expertise and design guidance for events and experiences spaces
Optimize architectural designs of event, collaboration, and executive briefing venues, activations, and support spaces for guest and user experience
Develop client requirements documentation and architectural design briefs
Develop, document, analyze, and present user journey and strategic visioning studies
Deliver and maintain progress reports and presentations for stakeholders and partners
Communicate stakeholder requirements, project aims, and design intent through written and drawn documentation
Act as a key contact for client stakeholders, project managers, and design teams
Collaborate with clients, external partners, and the wider Charcoalblue team
Develop design standards and guidance
Participate in design team and project meetings, advising on schedule and cost considerations
Represent Charcoalblue professionally with clients and collaborators
Improve collaboration and communication with clients and develop innovative approaches to portfolios of spaces

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum five (5) years of professional experience in event management and operations, or design and construction of spaces relating to performing arts, events, executive briefing centers, experiential design, or hospitality and leisure
Ability to read construction drawings and specifications
Professional interest in construction projects
Relevant design management or client representation experience is desirable
Formal qualification or degree in architecture, interior design, venue design, or related field is desirable
Skilled in visual, written, and verbal communication of design issues
Practical understanding of AIA design stages and information requirements at each stage
Ability to synthesize complex information and high-level concepts into clear, concise, visually compelling presentations
Experience in experiential design, executive briefing programs, theatre, performing arts, or event-space buildings
Proven vision, leadership, and strategic skills
Understanding of construction terminology, building systems, and project sequence/timing
Ability to help steer decision-making and processing
Ability to work collaboratively and at a fast pace with self-motivation and initiative
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Detail-oriented with ability to plan and execute projects in different phases with little direct supervision
Informed design sensibility and curious, open approach to design
Ability to work calmly under pressure
Flexibility and adaptability to changing business needs
Ability to build relationships with colleagues, clients, vendors, stakeholders, and management
Must be available for daily meetings during GMT+1 business hours
UK-based candidate strongly preferred, within relatively easy travel distance of London or Bristol offices

Benefits

Comp & perks

Ability to request an unlimited number of days off under the “Take What You Need” leave policy
Studio closure over Christmas and New Years
Annual company bonus scheme
Pension auto-enrolment
Monthly live event tickets allowance
Home working contribution towards internet and utilities
Private Health Insurance after two years for you and your dependants
Laptop and peripherals provided
Company mobile phone scheme
Flexible hours between 8am–8pm, Monday to Friday
Hybrid working setup