ADHC Creative Design Project Manager

Anaheim Ducks Hockey Club•Anaheim, CA

55d•$85,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Creative Design Project Manager is a full-time position that blends hands-on creative expertise with strategic project management skills in efforts to support the creative team as well as the broader marketing group. This role’s responsibility is to ensure creative assets are created at a high standard and in line with established creative direction while also overseeing the planning, coordination, and timely delivery of projects being requested. This role will report to the Associate Creative Director and is meant as a bridge between the creative team and the cross-functional departments- translating business goals into design solutions, managing priorities and fostering collaboration to ensure optimal alignment across all initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or relevant work experience
4-6 years of graphic design experience, preferably within a sports or related industry
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and comfortable with digital design tools
Knowledge of project management tools and systems such as Microsoft Planner, Projects, or Asana
Knowledge of branding, typography, color theory, and layout design principles
A portfolio that demonstrates a range of skills from print to digital, including merchandise design
Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work under the direction of the Associate Creative Director and alongside designers
Strong organizational skills
Creative thinker with attention to detail and a passion for delivering outstanding design
Strong organizational and time management skills and able to prioritize tasks effectively
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and able to work collaboratively across teams
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to navigate complex challenges
Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, adapt to changing priorities, and meet tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Figma a plus
Previous experience in the entertainment or sports industry is a plus

Responsibilities

Manage projects for the creative team—overseeing timelines, milestones, and approvals to ensure high-quality execution through project management tools
Contribute to the design and production of creative materials across digital, print, in-venue, and experiential platforms for the Anaheim Ducks
Coordinate with stakeholders to gather requirements and define project objectives in a project brief that is used to review all new requests
Oversee resource allocation and project tracking to balance priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Facilitate communication and foster collaboration among team members throughout the project lifecycle
Provide regular project status updates to Associate Creative Director and other stakeholders
Ensure that brand consistency is applied to all collateral and creative materials to maintain brand integrity
Coordinate with internal, and at times external, designers, copywriters, and production teams
Assist in proofreading and reviewing deliverables for accuracy and quality
Assist with maintaining organized project documentation and asset libraries
Stay up to date on design and project management trends and emerging technologies and incorporate them into the team's work
Provide regular reporting on departmental output and project management insights