Careers | Project Management Specialist

Project Management Specialist

#About Us

YEN TING CHO Studio produces unique artworks, installations and contemporary designs for luxury fashion accessories, interiors and exteriors. Our work blurs the boundaries between art, design and fashion.

Established in east London in 2016, we moved into our Taipei studio HQ and public gallery in 2023. We also have a studio in London, with a publishing house (established in 2020). As we enter a new phase of our development, we are seeking partners to help us go expand our global reach and international partnerships.

Our main projects this year include a major public art project for the new Taiwan Taoyuan Airport terminal, international exhibitions, creation of new artworks, product design and development, art curation, and art book publishing (related links https://bio.site/yentingcho).

#Requirements

1. Bachelor’s degree or above; at least 5 years of professional work experience.
2. Industry background is open; candidates with experience in creative, art, fashion, design, PR, event curation, or advertising are preferred. Experience in fast-growing or startup teams is a plus.
3. Project Management Skills: Able to manage complex project structures, plan schedules and budgets, and coordinate effective internal and external collaboration.
4. Proposal Writing Skills: Strong writing ability to clearly present project highlights and effectively use data and visual information.
5. Cross-functional Communication: Skilled in communicating with various departments, integrating resources, and ensuring smooth project execution.
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office; basic knowledge of Adobe software.
7. Capable of using and applying Notion for project or workflow management.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. A strong interest in design, art, or cultural industries.
2. Positive and proactive attitude, with strong ambition.
3. Excellent communication skills, logical thinking, and structured problem-solving ability.
4. Detail-oriented, responsible, quick-thinking, and agile; capable of working independently and collaboratively with a team.
5. Willing to embrace new challenges and passionate about growing with a startup team to achieve goals.
6. Familiarity with and ability to apply generative AI tools and technologies.

Our work involves challenging new fields and creative methods, requiring broad thinking, versatility, high resilience to pressure, a willingness to communicate, strong English communication skills, and a sense of responsibility to teamwork to prove new possibilities.

#Job Description

Project Management

1. Assist in planning various projects, including proposal writing, scheduling, and budget planning.
2. Prepare application documents, create presentations, and manage submission processes.
3. Serve as the project liaison, responsible for progress tracking and internal/external
   communication and coordination.
4. Supervise project execution to ensure quality, cost control, and risk management.
5. Conduct change management, prepare reports, and perform risk assessments.
6. Collaborate cross-functionally and hold regular project meetings to ensure smooth project implementation.
7. Handle project closure tasks, including reimbursements and relevant administrative procedures.
8. Complete assignments from supervisors, provide support, and report project progress.

Working hours are Monday to Friday from 9 am to 6 pm, with a 1-hour lunch break. If temporary activities or special circumstances require working on holidays or weekends, additional leave will be coordinated. We cooperate with our London studio/press and many international partners; long-distance communication is the norm; our staff can expect a high degree of freedom which requires self-discipline.

#Salary

Salary dependant on experience (above 40,000), including labor and health insurance. Probation period is 3 months, with full salary. Also expect three-festival gift money and performance & year-end bonus.
 

#Location

Our Taiwan studio is very close to Zhongxiao Xinsheng Station in Da'an District, Taipei City.
 

#Application

Please attach your portfolio and resume to your covering letter. Send it to: hello@yentingcho.com & devin@yentingcho.com Please use pdf for your portfolio, less than 30MB, and upload the file to online
services such as Google Drive.

#Other notes

▸ Labor insurance/health insurance/maternity leave/labor retirement fund
▸ Year-end bonus after one year.
▸ Participation in international events such as trade shows, exhibitions, project meetings.