Communications Manager

Communications Manager Location – Covent Garden, London An international design studio is looking to appoint a Communications Manager to lead its external communications, social media and PR activity across international markets. This is a newly focused role with broad ownership across communications, marketing, PR, content and social media. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and executing the studio's external communications strategy, strengthening its international profile and ensuring its work, creative approach and point of view are communicated consistently across relevant channels and markets. The role will have ownership of social media, alongside responsibility for developing the studio's wider communications and PR presence. Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement the studio's external communications strategy across international markets.
• Own the social media strategy and day-to-day management of the studio's channels, including content planning, publishing, engagement and performance.
• Develop an editorial and content strategy that reflects the studio's design philosophy, projects, people and creative point of view.
• Work closely with senior leadership and creative teams to identify and develop stories around projects, launches, collaborations and key studio initiatives.
• Build and manage relationships with relevant international design, architecture, interiors, hospitality, lifestyle and luxury media.
• Develop and execute PR strategies around key projects and studio activity.
• Identify opportunities for editorial coverage, interviews, awards, speaking engagements, events and industry partnerships.
• Develop press releases, project narratives, studio profiles, biographies and other communications materials.
• Coordinate with photographers, filmmakers, designers and external creative partners to develop high-quality content.
• Ensure consistency of tone, messaging and visual identity across social, digital, PR and marketing communications.
• Develop communications strategies for priority international markets and identify relevant media, platforms, influencers and industry opportunities.
• Work alongside marketing and business development teams to ensure communications activity supports the studio's wider commercial and growth objectives.
• Monitor social, PR and communications performance and use insights to continually refine the strategy.
• Maintain and develop an international network of media and industry contacts. Candidate Profile The ideal candidate will have experience in communications, PR, marketing, social media or brand communications, preferably within a design-led business. Experience within interior design, architecture, hospitality, luxury, fashion or a related creative sector would be particularly relevant. We are looking for someone with:
• Strong knowledge and understanding of the international design and creative industries.
• Experience developing and managing social media strategy for a premium or creative brand.
• A strong understanding of PR and the international design media landscape.
• Excellent written and editorial skills, with the ability to develop compelling project and brand narratives.
• A strong visual sensibility and genuine interest in design, interiors, architecture and culture.
• Experience building relationships with editors, journalists and industry contacts.
• The ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Confidence working with senior stakeholders and creative teams.
• An international outlook and understanding of different markets and audiences.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach, with the ability to identify opportunities rather than simply respond to them.