We are hiring a Creative Project Manager for a client in Phoenix, AZ. This is a full-time, 9-to-12-month contract role with a hybrid work schedule, working four days on-site and one day remote (no exceptions). Must reside in the Phoenix, AZ area.
More about the Role:Our client's team is a nimble, high-energy Creative Teamthat excels in strategy, innovation, and top-tier execution. They work closely together, think big, move quickly, and produce work that earns trust-and impresses both their business partners and customers. Their mission? To become the in-house team people turn to for transforming creative ideas into real business impact.
About You:
You bring
passion, energy, and precisionto everything you do. As a Creative Project Manager, you excel in
fast-paced settings, think critically, and consistently find solutions. With extensive knowledge of creative workflows, you break down barriers and lead with clarity-even when the way forward is unclear.
You're a
proactive problem-solver and confident communicatorwho keeps the team informed and moving forward. You handle multiple projects with ease, anticipate challenges, and address them directly without needing to be asked.
You're a collaborative team player and creative operations enthusiast who drives results through influence, strategic planning, and process innovation. You manage timelines, expectations, and change with calm authority, always prioritizing quality and business needs.
You oversee project management for print, POP, signage, and photography, while building relationships with your creative designer and copywriter teammates.
Responsibilities- Independently manage the entire project life cycle from concept to production and final delivery for both major and minor initiatives simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
- Manage documentation, resources, scheduling, and project scope.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet marketing goals and project scope.
- Work creatively and analytically in a critical thinking, strategic, problem-solving environment, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence.
- Provide status updates on project milestones, deliverables, timelines, resources, risks, and issues.
- Establish and continuously manage project and program expectations with internal and external partners.
- Excellent communication skills for collaboration with creative, marketing partners, and external vendors.
Required Skills and Experience- Bachelor's degree in advertising, marketing, operations, or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience. Preferred, but not mandatory.
- 4-5+ years of project management experience on an in-house creative team or creative agency account/project management role.
- Knowledge of cross-functional creative processes and marketing practices.
- Knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud programs, proficient in MAC, and skilled in using MS Office applications.
- Experience in managing print, POP, signage, and photography projects.
- Strong organization and time management skills, capable of setting priorities effectively for yourself and your projects.
- Experience with Workfront or similar project management tools.