account & project manager hybrid

February 18, 2026

We are looking for a structured, commercially aware Account & Project Manager to join aureola studio. This role combines client management and project coordination. You will act as the bridge between clients and our design team, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with strong financial control.

This is not a sales position.
This is an ownership role.

if you’re interested, please send your cv and a short note explaining why you are suited for this hybrid role to career@aureola.studio

what you will be responsible for

client management

leading day-to-day client communication (non-creative)
structuring and preparing project offers
monitoring scope and detecting scope changes
supporting negotiations regarding timelines and additional fees
controlling payment schedules and follow-ups

project management

building and maintaining project timelines
coordinating internal team workload (4 part-time designers)
tracking milestones and deliverables
monitoring planned vs actual hours
identifying risks early and proposing solutions
running internal weekly project reviews

commercial control

tracking project profitability
monitoring budget burn
flagging potential margin risks
supporting pricing strategy preparation

who we are looking for

3-5+ years experience in agency / architecture / design environment
experience in client-facing roles
strong organizational and system-thinking skills
comfortable discussing budgets and scope
assertive but professional communication style
ability to manage multiple parallel projects
fluent polish and english
experience in architecture, lighting, or technical design environment is a strong advantage.

what we offer

key role in a growing design studio
high level of autonomy
direct collaboration with founder / creative director
hybrid working model
competitive salary aligned with experience
possibility to grow into senior operational role
full-time or 0.8 fte
start date: to be agreed