Creative Project Manager

We are partnering with a leading enterprise in the retail and home improvement sector, renowned for its commitment to innovation and customer satisfaction. This organization is a household name, impacting millions of lives daily through its vast array of products and services. They are dedicated to fostering a dynamic environment where creativity thrives, and operational excellence is paramount, constantly evolving to meet the demands of a fast-paced market.

Aquent is seeking a highly organized and proactive Project Manager to join an in-house creative production team, where you will be instrumental in bringing content to life. In this role, you'll be the central orchestrator, ensuring that creative projects, from concept to completion, run smoothly and efficiently. Your impact will be immediate and significant, as you directly contribute to the creation of engaging content that reaches customers and supports key initiatives, helping to shape the customer experience for a wide range of offerings. This is an exciting opportunity to leverage your project management expertise in a creative environment, with the potential for long-term growth and full-time conversion.

**What You'll Do**

As a Project Manager, you will be the linchpin for creative projects flowing through the internal studio. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including producers, creative talent, and studio personnel, typically managing 4-6 individuals per project. Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

* Managing content creative projects for various brands and omni-channel initiatives.

* Setting up and maintaining project workflows using industry-standard project management software.

* Establishing and managing communication channels for seamless project coordination.

* Assigning tasks, defining timelines, and allocating team members to projects.

* Tracking project progress and logistics using various tracking and logistics platforms.

* Coordinating effectively with requesters and collaborative teams.

* Supporting workflows across various production studios.

* Potentially cross-training with the logistics team on procurement and tracking.

You'll navigate a diverse portfolio of projects, from rapid 4-6 week turnarounds to extensive 12-16 week campaigns, primarily focusing on creating net-new content to bring products online for customers. Your ability to simultaneously juggle fast-turn and long-running initiatives will be key to your success.

**Who You Are**

You are an individual who flourishes in a fast-paced, creative environment where adaptability is essential. You possess exceptional organizational skills, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to confidently manage multiple competing priorities. You are proactive, unafraid to ask questions, suggest process enhancements, and seize opportunities to streamline workflows. Above all, you bring a positive, "can-do" attitude to every task. When there's downtime, you actively seek ways to contribute to team improvement and documentation, demonstrating a genuine interest in collective success and a willingness to cross-train across different business aspects.

**Required Skills & Experience**

* 1-3 years of project management experience.

* Proficiency with Adobe Workfront (required-this is non-negotiable).

* Strong understanding of project management fundamentals and terminology.

* Quick learner capable of quickly adapting and operating with minimal daily oversight.

* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects of varying sizes and timelines concurrently.

* Excellent communication skills, particularly in chat-based environments.

* Self-starter with a proactive and positive attitude.

**Nice-to-Haves**

* Experience with tracking and logistics platforms.

* Marketing background or experience with creative workflows.

* Experience collaborating with cross-functional creative teams.

**Work Environment**

You will report to a Project Manager and join a dedicated team of project managers. Communication is heavily reliant on chat platforms for project coordination and team collaboration.

**Compensation**

Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

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**About Aquent Talent:**

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.