Creative Project Manager

Overview

Placement Type : Temp to Perm

Salary : $40-48 Salary

85-95K + Benefits

Start Date : 11.01.2025

Project Manager / Coordinator

• Accurate intake of assigned projects for creative projects; may include initiating projects on behalf of creative leads
• Using Workfront project management tool, supports high level project planning, task planning, resource management and budget monitoring in alignment with creative lead.
• Efficiently manages multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously with an eye on identifying potential project issues proactively.
• Closely collaborates with creative lead and Comms team to forecast and deliver impactful creative for requestors.
• Engages directly with clients and manages scope creep with creative lead oversight.
• Comfortable and proficient in working with senior and executive level management, including leading meetings when necessary.
• Capable of navigating "difficult" conversations and steering conversations to solution-oriented outcomes.
• Oversees efficient workflow processes to ensure focus area is delivering successful deliverables
• Develops reports as needed.
• Oversee administrative tasks in support of creative lead and project owner. Examples include - create and monitor Workfront project, schedule meetings, purchase orders, estimates, reports, production timeline, procurement.
• When necessary, communicate on behalf of creative lead with integrated marketing lead to share status updates on projects.
• Monitor project health with creative lead daily.
• In collaboration with the creative lead, coordinate allocation of project resources and ensures the team has what it needs to complete deliverables.
• Foster cross team collaboration
• Create project in Workfront, add description of the project and objectives based on creative brief.
• Add deliverables then list tasks needed to complete each deliverable with estimated start and finish dates including cost center.
• Set up library project folder and include library file path on server
• Assign resources as per creative lead direction or resource capability. If needed assign an external resource.
• If needed, gather estimates and share with all team members as needed. Add estimates to WF project and submit to BOT as well as library folder.
• Schedule a regular cadence of tag-up meetings with creative teams.
• Schedule and lead daily 15 min scrum with BU creative team to discuss priorities for the day, successes and possible roadblocks.
• Partner with creative lead to gather copy / content including specs for print / digital deliverables.
• Partner with CDL to move project along from one resource capability to another.
• Before sharing deliverables with requestors, ensure creative alignment withcreative lead and that all requirements have been met.
• Ensure all final files are delivered and placed in correct library folders before closing out a project. Must include design working files in library folder.
• If new photography or video project, partner with CDL and IML to upload to DAM.

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Client Description

Aquent Studios is a global creative studio that delivers scale, speed and efficiency to the world's most recognized brands. We create the work that matters the most to them-work that has a real impact on their business. As an Aquent Studio team member, you'll have the opportunity to engage with the largest and most influential companies in the world, solving design challenges and extending their brands across tactic types and platforms, including digital design, UI / UX, video, motion, content, print design, web development, and more. If you want to do work that matters in a collaborative setting that values ingenuity and personal growth, you have found the right place!

Other Requirements

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $85-95K Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.