Traffic Manager (Manchester Area)

Traffic Manager – Retail Design,

Location: Manchester – Hybrid

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Are you the person who keeps everything moving behind the scenes? Someone who thrives in a fast-paced creative studio, juggling teams, timelines, and production priorities? If that sounds like you, this could be your next big move.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Traffic Manager to take ownership of workflow and resource planning across a busy design and production team. You’ll be the engine that keeps everything running smoothly — making sure the right people are on the right jobs, and projects are delivered on time, to spec, and on brand.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing resource allocation and team scheduling to meet project demands
• Overseeing production timelines and ensuring output is high quality and brand-aligned
• Acting as the key link between internal teams and external partners
• Supporting onboarding of new clients and refining project workflow processes

What You’ll Need

• Experience in a similar traffic or studio management role within a creative or retail design environment
• Strong understanding of production workflows, particularly in retail or digital design
• Proficiency with project management systems and scheduling tools
• Great communication skills and confidence working with senior stakeholders and third-party partners
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and manage competing priorities effectively

Why It’s a Great Opportunity

This is a chance to play a central role in a collaborative, fast-moving creative team where your skills will have a real impact. You’ll help shape the way high-profile retail projects are delivered — all while working with talented people in a supportive and energetic environment.

Sound like a good fit? Let’s talk.