Experience Design & Partnerships Manager at Image & Time

JOB DESCRIPTION

• We believe experiences are powerful tools for transformation. When thoughtfully designed and well-executed, they can shape culture, unlock learning, and strengthen human connection.
• We’re looking for an Experience Design & Partnerships Manager who combines commercial acumen with execution excellence. This role is responsible for growing Image & Time’s Experience Design offering by actively pursuing new business, building strong client relationships, and managing the successful delivery of all experience-led engagements.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Business Development & Growth

• Lead the commercial growth of the Experience Design service line.
• Develop compelling proposals, pitch decks, and tailored experience solutions.
• Respond to RFPs and client briefs related to experiential and training services.
• Actively pursue opportunities across multinationals, NGOs, and large corporations in Lagos and beyond.
• Build and manage a strong pipeline of recurring training and engagement projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate experience design offerings into broader advertising and brand engagements.

Experience Design

• Conceptualize and design people-centric, outcome-driven experiences aligned with client objectives.
• Translate organizational goals, values, and culture into engaging programs.
• Design end-to-end experience flows, from ideation to execution.
• Ensure alignment with client brand positioning and internal culture

Project Management

• Serve as Project Manager for all Experience Design engagements.
• Plan and oversee project timelines, budgets, and resources.
• Coordinate and manage facilitators, trainers, experience partners, and third-party vendors to ensure seamless delivery of programs.
• Coordinate logistics for multi-location and multi-day programs.
• Serve as a key point of coordination with clients to ensure smooth delivery, alignment, and opportunities for repeat engagements.
• Ensure timely, high-quality execution and prepare post-project evaluations and reports.

SKILLS & PROFILE

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, HR, Communications, or a related field.
• 4+ years’ experience in business development, partnerships, corporate training, experience design, experiential marketing or event management
• Proven track record pitching to Nigerian corporates (multinational experience is an advantage).
• Strong proposal writing, presentation, and pitching skills.
• Ability to close deals and manage commercial negotiations.
• Excellent project management, vendor coordination, and budgeting skills
• Self-starter with strong initiative, strategic thinking, and execution discipline
• Passion for people-centric experiences, learning, and culture.