Creative Project Manager

Job description

Creative Project Manager
Remote
$40-45/HR The Creative Project Manager will play a pivotal role in driving the success of a dynamic and culturally grounded creative team. This position is responsible for managing end-to-end creative workflows—ensuring projects move forward with clarity, alignment, and efficiency. Serving as the central liaison between the Creative department and cross-functional teams, this individual brings together structure and flexibility, balancing urgent timelines with creative excellence. Creative Project Manager Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day project management for creative deliverables from intake through final routing
• Scope and prioritize requests in Asana with assigned owners and deadlines
• Flag blockers or bandwidth issues early and work with leads to resolve them in real time
• Partner with Creative Managers to ensure smooth execution during high-volume periods
• Support production coordination and associated design logistics

• Manage core operational tools, including Asana (project tracking), DAM (asset management), and proofing systems
• Maintain organized folder structures, naming conventions, and version control
• Write and update process documentation for project workflows and ownership
• Monitor deadlines and deliverables across multiple concurrent projects
• Identify opportunities for workflow optimization and internal process improvements

• Act as the primary point of contact between the Creative team and other departments (e.g., Brand, Digital, Sales, Innovation)
• Communicate project status, review timelines, and deliverable expectations to stakeholders
• Support external vendor coordination, including printers, freelancers, and creative partners
• Help facilitate key meetings such as weekly team check-ins, campaign syncs, and creative reviews

• Provide administrative support to the Creative Director, including scheduling and team organization
• Assist with resourcing plans and priority setting across the department
• Foster a culture of clear communication and proactive feedback
• Manage invoicing processes for external agencies and freelance contributors

Creative Project Manager Requirements:

• 3–5 years of experience in project management, traffic coordination, or operations within a creative or marketing team
• Proficiency in Asana (required), along with experience in proofing platforms and DAM systems
• Strong understanding of creative workflows with an ability to support without micromanaging
• Excellent communicator with the ability to translate between creatives, marketers, strategists, and leadership
• Detail-oriented, solution-focused, and adept at juggling multiple projects and timelines
• Experience with print/photo production timelines, vendor management, or familiarity with design tools