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We are looking for a Freelance Creative Project Manager for a top beauty brand in New York, New York! We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Creative Services Project Manager, often referred to as a 'Trafficker,' to be the central orchestrator of our Design Services department. In this crucial role, you will ensure the seamless execution and timely delivery of a diverse range of creative projects, spanning traditional graphic design, dynamic animation, motion graphics, video production, and cutting-edge AI-assisted design initiatives.
Job Responsibility:
Project Planning & Scoping: Collaborate with creative leadership, marketing teams, and other stakeholders to clearly define project objectives, scope, deliverables, and success metrics
Develop comprehensive project plans, including detailed timelines, resource allocation, and budget estimates
Conduct initial project kick-off meetings
Workflow & Resource Management (Traffic Control): Serve as the primary traffic controller for all incoming and ongoing creative projects
Create, manage, and meticulously maintain project schedules, production calendars, and resource plans
Implement and enforce efficient workflows and processes
Facilitate daily stand-up and weekly status meetings
Communication & Stakeholder Management: Act as the central point of contact and communication hub between the design team, copywriters, marketing, digital marketing, product teams, and external agencies
Provide regular, clear, and concise project status updates to all stakeholders
Facilitate effective communication for feedback and approvals
Process Optimization & Innovation: Continuously evaluate and refine creative workflow processes, tools, and best practices
Identify opportunities to leverage project management software and automation tools
Stay abreast of industry trends in project management, creative technologies, and AI-driven creative processes
Performance Monitoring & Reporting: Track, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs)
Utilize data-driven insights to identify areas for improvement
Quality Assurance & Compliance: Oversee the creative review and approval cycles
Manage the collection and organization of all project assets, documentation, and final deliverables
Ensure all projects comply with legal, regulatory, and company standards
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Project Management, Design, or a related field
3-5+ years of proven experience in a Creative Services Project Management, Traffic Management, or similar operational role within a fast-paced creative department, agency, or marketing environment
Demonstrated experience managing projects involving diverse creative disciplines, including graphic design, animation, motion graphics, video production, and digital media
Exceptional organizational skills, with a meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously under tight deadlines
Strong proficiency in industry-standard project management and workflow software (e.g., Wrike, Asana, Jira, Smartsheet, Monday.com, Trello)
Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills, with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of an organization
A solid understanding of the creative development process from concept to delivery, with an appreciation for creative output and brand integrity
Proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of urgency and the ability to navigate ambiguity and adapt quickly to changing priorities
Nice to have:
Experience with AI-assisted creative workflows is a significant plus
Wrike experience is highly preferred
Experience with asset management systems (DAM) is a plus