Creative Project Manger (Remote)

Purple•Draper, UT

3d•$72,300 - $85,000•Remote

About The Position

The Creative Project Manager manages day-to-day marketing and creative projects, including photoshoots, video production, and creative work outsourced to agencies. The role works with internal creative and marketing strategy teams, Purple stakeholders, freelancers, and agency producers to bring creative and marketing work to life. It guides the development of standards so production elements and assets reflect the brand and helps improve processes to increase creative-team efficiency. This is a fully remote position that may be performed from an approved location within the United States. The work arrangement may change based on business needs. The role is expected to work primarily during Mountain Time business hours and requires approximately 10% travel, which may vary based on business needs.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience in design or marketing project management and/or production; in-house experience is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead and manage others, including people who are not direct reports.
Exceptionally high emotional intelligence.
Strong sense of urgency and ability to meet deadlines while staying on budget.
Quick learner.
Excellent time-management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work both in a team environment and independently.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent presentation and collaboration skills.
Strong knowledge of graphic design and copywriting fields, and a basic understanding of creative production.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office, Apple systems, Adobe software, project management tools, and project management methods.
Ability to travel as required.

Nice To Haves

In-house experience in design or marketing project management and/or production.

Responsibilities

Support intake of internal creative projects.
Assist with internal creative resourcing and scheduling.
Proactively communicate project progress, processes, and best practices to stakeholders.
Manage working relationships with outside agencies.
Plan, coordinate, implement, and oversee assigned design, photo, and video projects.
Develop and manage project scope, quality, resources, timelines, and costs.
Facilitate and participate in weekly project status, prioritization, stand-up, creative review, and retrospective meetings.
Create and maintain accurate, timely project budgets, estimates, proposals, and billing.
Maintain photoshoot and video production schedules and partner with creative teams, external producers, and production teams to deliver on time and on budget.
Manage and coordinate product samples, merchandise, and props; communicate and track these with stakeholders, agencies, and freelancers.
Support maintenance of the photo and video resource catalog.
Present creative work to stakeholders for approval.
Develop and maintain positive, professional relationships with internal teams, vendors, and contract talent.
Manage a direct report by appropriately delegating tasks and supporting professional development.