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Outerknown

Creative Project Manager

Carlsbad, CA · On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Creative Project Manager Reports to: CMO Department: Marketing Oversees: No Direct Reports Interactions: Creative/ ecomm/ marketing Main Purpose and Major Challenges of the Role Outerknown, Firewire ...

MeUndies

Creative Project Manager

Culver City, CA · On-site

$95K - $115K/yr

We're looking for a self-motivated Creative Project Manager to manage the creative pipeline and project life-cycle. You'll report directly to the Senior Project Manager and support projects that ...

AppWorks

Creative Project Manager

Englewood, CO · On-site

$81K - $109K/yr

AppWorks is a creative agency seeking a Creative Project Manager to facilitate communication between client stakeholders and internal teams. The role involves managing client accounts, overseeing ...

RR Donnelley

Creative Project Manager

Atlanta, GA

$78K - $106K/yr

As a Project Manager, you will be the key liaison between our clients and our Creative/Production team. You will be expected to manage projects including scheduling, estimating, obtaining job detail ...

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RR Donnelley

Creative Project Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$78K - $106K/yr

As a Project Manager, you will be the key liaison between our clients and our Creative/Production team. You will be expected to manage projects including scheduling, estimating, obtaining job detail ...

Acadia.io

Creative Project Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$77K - $105K/yr

The Role As a Creative Project Manager, you will be the operational backbone of the creative function at our agency. You'll partner closely with creative strategists, designers, media teams, and ...

ALO

Creative Project Manager

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$95K - $105K/yr

OVERVIEW The Creative Project Manager drives end-to-end execution of Marketing and Creative initiatives across retail and digital channels. This role owns the daily flow of work from intake through ...

Billy Reid

Creative Project Manager

$75K - $85K/yr

Everyone Matters THE OPPORTUNITY Billy Reid is looking to hire a Creative Project Manager who is the day-to-day engine of the creative organization, responsible for driving on-time delivery of ...

RR Donnelley

Creative Project Manager

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$78K - $106K/yr

As a Project Manager, you will be the key liaison between our clients and our Creative/Production team. You will be expected to manage projects including scheduling, estimating, obtaining job detail ...

INSPYR Solutions

Creative Project Manager

Burlingame, CA · On-site

$40 - $60/hr

Creative Project Manager Location: Burlingame, CA Duration: 12 months Compensation: $40-60/hr Work Requirements: US Citizen, GC Holders or Authorized to Work in the U.S. We are looking for an ...

Support Center

Creative Project Manager

Dallas, TX · On-site

$81K - $109K/yr

The Creative Project Manager will lead the planning, execution, and delivery of marketing and creative initiatives. This role bridges the gap between creative teams, marketing stakeholders, and ...

Kinder's

Creative Project Manager

Walnut Creek, CA

$90K - $122K/yr

The Creative Project Manager role will report to the Director of Creative Services and will support the Creative/Studio Group by managing the flow of projects through Wrike and overseeing assets ...

AppWorks Hub

Creative Project Manager

Englewood, CO · On-site

$46/hr

Utilize project management platform, HIVE/Airtable, to effectively manage timelines, tasks, and resources * Coordinate cross-functional creative production teams, ensuring smooth collaboration across ...

Rocket Money

Creative Project Manager

New York, NY · On-site +1

$75K - $100K/yr

Creative Project Manager ABOUT ROCKET MONEY Rocket Money's mission is to empower people to live their best financial lives. Rocket Money offers members a unique understanding of their finances and a ...

Dr. Squatch

Creative Project Manager

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$100K - $125K/yr

This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive project manager who can manage multiple creative workstreams at once, keep teams accountable, and help build scalable processes ...

Kinder's

Creative Project Manager

Walnut Creek, CA · Hybrid

$135K - $155K/yr

The Creative Project Manager role will report to the Director of Creative Services and will support the Creative/Studio Group by managing the flow of projects through Wrike and overseeing assets ...

Rocket Money

Creative Project Manager

New York, NY · On-site +1

$75K - $100K/yr

Creative Project Manager ABOUT ROCKET MONEY Rocket Money's mission is to empower people to live their best financial lives. Rocket Money offers members a unique understanding of their finances and a ...

Dr. Squatch

Creative Project Manager

Los Angeles, CA · Hybrid

$100K - $125K/yr

This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive project manager who can manage multiple creative workstreams at once, keep teams accountable, and help build scalable processes ...

Kinder's

Creative Project Manager

Walnut Creek, CA · On-site

$90K - $122K/yr

The Creative Project Manager role will report to the Director of Creative Services and will support the Creative/Studio Group by managing the flow of projects through Wrike and overseeing assets ...

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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for creative project manager in the United States is $96,638.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $82,000.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

How does a creative project manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during a project?

A Creative Project Manager serves as a bridge between creative teams, such as designers and copywriters, and other departments like marketing, product, and client services. They facilitate communication by clearly outlining project goals, timelines, and deliverables, ensuring everyone is aligned. Regular check-ins, status updates, and collaborative meetings are common, allowing the manager to address any blockers quickly and keep the project on track. This collaborative structure fosters a dynamic environment where feedback and ideas flow openly, ensuring that creative outputs meet both strategic objectives and client expectations.

What is the difference between Creative Project Manager vs Graphic Designer?

AspectCreative Project ManagerGraphic Designer
Required credentialsBachelor's in marketing, communications, or related field; project management certifications often preferredBachelor's in graphic design, visual arts, or related field; design software proficiency
Work environmentCollaborates with teams, manages timelines, oversees projects from concept to completionFocuses on creating visual content, working primarily in design studios or freelance settings
Employer and industry usageUsed in advertising agencies, media companies, marketing departmentsCommon in design firms, advertising agencies, freelance work

The Creative Project Manager oversees the entire project lifecycle, coordinating teams and managing deadlines, while the Graphic Designer focuses on creating visual content. Both roles require creative skills, but the project manager emphasizes organization and leadership, whereas the designer emphasizes technical design expertise.

What is a creative project manager?

A creative project manager oversees all the elements of a creative project. These creative projects usually fall under the marketing department, but there are opportunities in other sections of a company. As a creative project manager, your job duties are to shape the ideas of the project, define clear goals and objectives in consultation with other departments, organize your team, and keep them on task. The creative project manager needs to maintain a balance between allowing the creative talent freedom to explore ideas while still making sure the team meets deadlines and creates a strong project, so you need excellent interpersonal and negotiations skills for this career.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a creative project manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Creative Project Manager, you need strong project management abilities, experience in creative industries, and typically a bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools like Asana, Trello, or Wrike, and design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, is highly valued. Exceptional communication, organization, and leadership skills help you coordinate teams and manage client expectations effectively. These competencies are crucial for delivering high-quality creative projects on time and within budget while maintaining strong team collaboration.
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Creative Project Manager

Outerknown

Carlsbad, CA • On-site

$85K - $95K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 20 hours ago

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Title & Reporting Relationships

Position Title:

Creative Project Manager

Reports to:

CMO

Department:

Marketing

Oversees:

No Direct Reports

Interactions:

Creative/ ecomm/ marketing



Main Purpose and Major Challenges of the Role

Outerknown, Firewire Surfboards, and Slater Designs is seeking a highly organized, proactive, and collaborative Creative Project Manager to help drive operational excellence across our marketing and brand organization. This role sits at the intersection of creative development, go-to-market execution, and systems/process management—ensuring that campaigns, assets, and cross-functional deliverables move efficiently and effectively from concept to launch.


You will be the connective tissue across Marketing, Creative, Ecommerce, Wholesale, Product, and International teams—building scalable processes, managing timelines, owning our digital asset ecosystem, and ensuring flawless delivery of go-to-market tools and assets to internal teams and external partners.


This is an ideal role for someone who loves building order from complexity, thrives in fast-paced environments, and has a passion for operational rigor paired with high emotional intelligence and the ability to mange multiple priorities.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

Project & Process Management

  • Own and manage the end-to-end marketing and creative workflow—from intake and prioritization through launch and post-mortem.
  • Build and maintain clear project timelines, calendars, and cross-functional workflows across seasonal and campaign initiatives.
  • Lead weekly project status meetings and ensure accountability across teams and deadlines.
  • Identify process gaps and proactively create scalable systems, SOPs, and operating rhythms to improve efficiency and visibility.
  • Support resource planning and help prioritize work across multiple teams and initiatives.
  • Streamline asset management workflows to improve cross-functional accessibility, ensuring teams can locate, share and utilize creative resources within the DAM.




ACCOUNTABILITY:

Go-to-Market Operations

  • Support development and execution of Outerknown & Firewire go-to-market process across seasonal launches, campaigns, and product stories.
  • Manage the creation of GTM calendars in XLS and Asana.
  • Ensure all teams submit briefs in a timely manner and with enough detail.
  • Ensure timely delivery of all go-to-market materials to key stakeholders including Wholesale, International, Retail, and Ecommerce teams.
  • Manage distribution of launch assets, product storytelling tools, campaign toolkits, and sales enablement materials to regional and channel partners.
  • Maintain launch calendars and milestone checkpoints to ensure cross-functional alignment.
  • Lead the monthly go-to-market meeting with a 30-60-90 view approach.
  • Build a post mortem review for all data and qualitative feedback for future learnings.




ACCOUNTABILITY:

Creative Development Support

  • Partner closely with the Creative team to manage timelines, reviews, approvals, and production milestones.
  • Support briefing, routing, and approvals for photo/video, campaign creative, retail assets, and digital deliverables.
  • Help ensure creative work is delivered on time, on brand, and aligned to business priorities.
  • Leverage Asana, our project management tool, to the fullest. Ensuring it’s organized in a way that’s easy to use for briefing, reviews and file delivery for all parties.
  • Own framework and compliance of required approvals before launch.
  • Serve as the central point interdepartmentally to speed up briefing and asset delivery.




ACCOUNTABILITY:

Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Act as a key liaison between Marketing, Creative, Product, Ecommerce, Wholesale, International, and external partners.
  • Contribute to the development and execution of brand activations
  • Support the CMO in marketing department meetings
  • Improve communication flow and ensure stakeholders have visibility into timelines, dependencies, and deliverables.
  • Bring operational discipline while maintaining flexibility in a fast-moving environment.
  • Trade Marketing Support. Working with 3rd party vendors on costing and production of materials, budget and on-time asset delivery.

Maintain strong communication on requested assets for retail and wholesale partners.





ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

  • 5+ years of experience in project management, marketing operations, creative operations, or go-to-market management, preferably in fashion, retail, or consumer brands.
  • Strong experience managing cross-functional marketing and creative workflows.
  • Hands-on experience with Digital Asset Management systems (Bynder preferred).
  • Strong knowledge of project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, Airtable, or similar. (Asana preferred)
  • Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
  • Passion for brand storytelling, product, and operational excellence.
  • Experience supporting apparel or lifestyle brands preferred.
  • Familiarity with ecommerce workflows and digital content publishing.
  • Experience building new processes and systems from the ground up.
  • Understanding of wholesale and international marketing support needs