We are recruiting for a Traffic Manager for a 12 months maternity cover, potentially this role could lead to a full-time permanent position. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team in either Nottingham or Manchester. This role can be worked remotely from any location, however, you will be expected to go in to the studio on occasion to attend meetings. LI-CW1 We are looking for a Traffic Manager who can bring their expertise to our team. They will be responsible for managing the Creative Diary, working on projects primarily for a major UK & IRE retailer plus supporting the wider group with their clients. They will need to work closely with the Traffic Managers on both the Manchester & Chicago sites. The Creative departments they will be booking for are: Design Studio – managing the jobs coming in and out for the strategists & designers and liaising with the role out artists. Working with the Design Director on site and the Senior Creative Director for the UK to ensure the correct level of skill has been allocated to deliver the level of work expected. Booking freelancers when needed to increase studio capacity. Ensuring deadlines are made both on a daily and project level. Bringing a level of calm to a busy studio this person will be highly organised and be able to manage the team of Creative Account Managers with their expectations of timings. • Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Design, Arts or related field • Previous Agency Trafficking experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience • Occasional travel either locally, nationally, and/or internationally may be required. • Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients. • Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment. • Ability to work with and influence peers and management. • Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting. Equator is a retail brand design agency that is part of SGK. SGK is a global leader in the design of high performance marketing ecosystems, the creation of content that scales consumer experiences with brands, and the integration of technologies to enable collaborative digital networks. SGK is a Matthews International company.