Work Hard. Be Cuore. We are from Rio de Janeiro, but you can be from anywhere to work with us. You just have to be damn good at it.

We are looking for a Senior Project Manager with solid experience in branding and design agencies, advanced or fluent English, and the ability to lead briefings, structure proposals, and manage projects with national and international clients. You will play a central role in the strategic organization of projects, ensuring internal alignment, delivery excellence, and financial sustainability.

Responsibilities:

01) Briefing & Structuring

• Lead and actively participate in briefing meetings with national and international clients, ensuring strategic clarity.
• Validate and deepen information to ensure well-defined scopes.
• Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities from the early stages of each project.
• Translate briefings into clear technical direction for the internal team.

02) Proposals & Scope Definition

• Develop commercial and creative proposals, including scope, timeline, and pricing.
• Actively participate in strategic scope definition alongside the area head and partners.
• Lead proposal presentations in Portuguese and English.
• Negotiate scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Ensure projects start with clear, viable, and financially sustainable scopes.

03) Project Flow & Internal Management

• Organize project workflow and internal scheduling.
• Oversee team progress, ensuring alignment with timelines and deliverables.
• Manage timelines, stages, and priorities.
• Monitor budgets and project profitability.
• Anticipate risks, scope changes, and financial impacts.
• Ensure proper documentation of decisions and approvals.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously.

04) Client Relationship & International

• Lead meetings with national and international clients.
• Maintain clear, structured, and professional communication with stakeholders.
• Build long-term client relationships based on trust.
• Identify opportunities for new projects within existing clients.

Requirements:

• Solid experience managing branding and design projects within agencies.
• Strong background in branding and design agencies, with deep understanding of creative processes and brand building.
• Experience developing and presenting commercial proposals.
• Experience negotiating scope, timelines, and budgets.
• Advanced or fluent English.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong financial responsibility, including budget and margin control.
• Clear communication skills and executive presence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Marketing, or related fields.

Nice to have:

• Previous experience with international clients or projects.
• Experience working with large brands or complex projects.
• Familiarity with project management tools.

What we offer:

We are looking for a Senior Designer with extensive experience in graphic design and branding, with the ability to lead mid-level and junior designers, as well as projects, and a strong passion for innovation. You will play a central role in the development of our most creative deliverables, ensuring that each project reaches the level of excellence for which we are known.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation and development of complete visual identities, packaging, and brand systems with a strategic approach.

• Work directly with clients, acting as the main point of contact for creative decisions, and ensure their needs are translated into outstanding visual solutions.

• Coordinate design teams, mentoring junior and mid-level designers, and fostering a collaborative, learning-oriented environment.

• Oversee all project phases, from initial briefing through implementation, ensuring deadlines and quality standards are met.

• Collaborate with other areas of the agency to ensure seamless integration between design, branding, and communication strategy.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience in graphic design and branding, with advanced proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Figma, and other relevant tools.

• Proven experience leading projects.

• Previous experience in a design agency, preferably working with large-scale brands.

• A strong portfolio demonstrating the ability to develop creative and innovative visual systems.

• Excellent communication skills in both Portuguese and English.

• A degree in Graphic Design or related fields is desirable but not mandatory.

Nice to Have:

• Experience in packaging design and brand identity.

• Strategic mindset with the ability to transform abstract concepts into tangible visual solutions.

• Knowledge of formats such as audiovisual assets, trade materials, promotional materials, packaging, and beverage products in general.

• Knowledge of final production for graphic materials, audiovisual pieces, trade assets, promotional materials, packaging, and beverage products.

• Knowledge of Pantone color systems, Photoshop, motion design, 3D, and illustration.

At HardCuore, we value diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a Senior Designer, we expect you to deliver outstanding creative work. Your leadership should promote a collaborative environment where different perspectives are welcomed and leveraged to enrich creative solutions.