Creative Project Manager

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple concurrent creative projects, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and to high quality standards
• Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, and resource allocation schedules
• Manage the creative workflow from concept and briefing through to final file preparation, production, and archiving
• Utilize project management software to track project status and communicate updates to stakeholders
• Leverage a foundational background in Graphic Design to understand creative requirements, production specifications (for both print and digital), and provide informed feedback to designers
• Oversee the preparation of final assets, ensuring technical specifications are met for various outputs (e.g., press-ready PDFs, web-optimized images, social media assets)
• Act as a technical resource for the design team, troubleshooting issues related to file formats, color profiles, and print production
• Source, evaluate, and manage relationships with external vendors, including printers, mailing houses, and specialized production partners
• Obtain quotes, negotiate timelines, and ensure vendors adhere to quality standards and delivery schedules
• Review and approve proofs (both digital and physical) to confirm accuracy before final production
• Serve as the primary point of contact between the creative team, internal stakeholders (Marketing, Sales, Product), and external partners
• Facilitate effective kickoff meetings, status updates, and critique sessions
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment, championing the team-player mentality

• 4+ years of experience in creative project management, traffic management, or a similar role
• Proven experience working directly with designers and managing a creative team's daily workflow
• Demonstrated experience managing print production (e.g., collateral, packaging, direct mail) and digital design projects (e.g., website assets, email templates, banner ads)
• Mandatory experience managing and communicating with external print and production vendors
• Strong understanding of the Graphic Design process, principles, and software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite)
• Deep knowledge of print production processes, terminology, file preparation, color management (CMYK vs. RGB), and proofing
• Familiarity with digital asset management (DAM) systems and web design standards
• Exceptional organizational, multitasking, and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, Jira, Workfront)
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications, or a related field preferred

PMP or similar project management certification is a plus

• medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance
• eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan
• free online training