Project Manager - German speaking

German Speaking Project Manager | FMCG | Packaging | Creative Agency

Location: South London (Hybrid after training & induction)

Salary: circa £32,000 DOE + Benefits + Career Progression
Business: International Packaging & Design Agency

Job Overview

We are recruiting for a German speaking Project Manager / Project Coordinator / Account Manager to join a leading international packaging and creative design agency working with global FMCG and consumer brands.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Project Manager, Project Coordinator, Account Manager, or Client Services professional with strong experience managing multiple projects, workflows, or processes.

We are open to candidates from a variety of backgrounds including compliance, eLearning, education, administration, translation/localisation, FMCG, marketing, or creative environments, as long as they have strong organisation, attention to detail, and project coordination experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage multiple client projects from brief through to completion
• Act as main contact for German speaking clients (DACH region – Germany, Austria, Switzerland)
• Coordinate internal teams including design, artwork, production, or equivalent functions
• Manage project timelines, deadlines, and delivery schedules
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget
• Manage project administration including budgets, invoicing, and reporting
• Maintain strong client relationships and stakeholder communication
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and high attention to detail across all deliverables
• Work across multiple FMCG packaging and branding projects simultaneously

Skills & Experience Required

• 2–3+ years’ experience in Project Management, Project Coordination, or Account Management
• Fluent German and English (spoken and written)
• Strong experience managing multiple projects, processes, or workflows at once
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and client-facing skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Confident working with internal and external stakeholders
• Must be able to commute to South London

Backgrounds we welcome:
Project coordination, compliance, eLearning, education, administration, translation/localisation, FMCG, marketing, client services, or creative agency environments

Not suitable for candidates from IT, engineering, construction, or technical project management backgrounds

Benefits

• Work with international FMCG brands and global clients
• Join a leading creative packaging and design agency
• Hybrid working after training
• Strong career development opportunities
• Fast-paced, collaborative, and supportive team environment
• Exposure to international branding and packaging projects

About the Company

A well-established international creative packaging agency with over 30 years’ experience delivering innovative branding and packaging solutions for leading FMCG brands across Europe and beyond.