Creative Project Manager/Producer

Overview

We are looking for a Creative Project Manager/Producer, to join one of our communication clients. This position will be the common thread on creative projects, working closely with account managers, planners, researchers, analysts, designers, copywriters, social media strategists, and others. Producers define and monitor scopes, budgets, work plans, milestones, and timelines, as well as manage end-to-end production of deliverables. Candidates with agency experience are preferred. You will be managing experiential, print, and digital projects. The client is only looking for candidates based in Seattle and Los Angeles/Marina Del Rey area. This will primarily be a remote role with some onsite work. 

Key Responsibilities

•  Manage and oversee multiple facets of a project simultaneously, working directly with account and creative teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and on budget.
• Develop and support project workplans, schedules, budgets, and key communications to ensure the creative team and other stakeholder team members are fully briefed.
•  Determine all facets of the project to inform the creation of clear and detailed project briefs for the Creative team—answering all internal and external questions pertinent to the project.
• Monitor and track the project; produce and distribute status tracking reports, provide proactive recommendations to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. Ensure agreed next steps are understood and completed.
• Lead production of deliverables for Activations, which could entail large format print, printed collateral, OOH, event photo and video capture + post, banners, social assets etc.
• Manage communication and approvals between creative and account teams—ensure project handoffs are thorough and clear.
• Manage and mitigate day-to-day problems, understand when (and why) to escalate issues, and ensure strong and effective communications in difficult and time-sensitive situations.
• Build strong working relationships with internal and client team members, establishing a role as a trusted resource and advisor.
• Coordinate and collaborate with other producers to develop consistent management practices and ensure effective support for creative teams.
•  Thoroughly QA all creative work product to ensure error-free deliverables.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 6 years of activation or event project management and production experience, preferably in a fast-paced agency environment, managing multiple creative projects simultaneously.
• Outstanding attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-motivated, flexible, quick, assertive, measured, calm, and collaborative.
• Thorough understanding of creative process, brand standards, and print and digital deliverables.
• Extensive experience in development of workplans, budgets, and production schedules for print, digital, web, and video.
• Deep knowledge of production for print, digital, web, and video.
•  Microsite website design and influencer experience a plus.
• Understanding of archival and asset management, and thorough knowledge of required file type by asset (print, video, digital, etc.).
•  Knowledge of abilities and limitations of Adobe Creative Cloud applications (specifically InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat, and Premiere).
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Experience with oversight and management

The target hiring compensation range for this role is the equivalent of $45.00 to $53.00 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location. Additional benefits offered may include; medical health insurance and dental insurance, life insurance, and eligibility to participate in a 401k plan with company match