Creative Project Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain the creative project plans, identify and track the flow of tasks between the creative team and internal clients, and report status to ensure timely execution.
• Ask the right questions tailored to target audiences, work with the Manager to identify and clarify goals and objectives of creative deliverables, and drive kickoff and follow-up meetings.
• Research outstanding questions, obtain content decisions, and gather missing information from creative, marketing, and merchandising groups to ensure accurate scope, requirements, and deadlines prior to design team engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be eighteen years of age or older and legally permitted to work in the United States.
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience.
• Proficient in the use of Project Management Software Tools and MS Office.
• Hands-on knowledge of the creative development process and ability to speak their language.
• Ability to break down complex objectives into simplified, executable tasks.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively, driving buy-in from diverse audiences.
• Experience working in a creative and/or advertising environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, comfortable communicating with senior leadership.
• Excellent presentation skills at all organizational levels.
• Knowledge of project management beyond coordination and trafficking of creative jobs.
• Understanding of creative processes such as proofing, design, photography, and creative milestones.

Qualifications

• Knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.