Manager, Creative Resourcing (Design)

The.Team•Brooklyn, NY

1d•$75,000 - $90,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager, Creative Resourcing (Design) at THE·TEAM is the central hub between designers, project managers, and producers across all of our creative offerings. Providing oversight to daily operations, resource scheduling and budgeting, they ensure we are creating high quality work on time and under budget.. This role is hybrid 3x/week from our Dumbo office This role requires a strategic, detail-oriented leader with operational precision and deep understanding of multi-disciplinary design knowledge and production processes. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused, with the ability to build trusted cross-functional relationships and make resourcing decisions that balance business needs with team growth and well-being.

Requirements

3–6 years in design operations, studio management, project management, or resource management within a creative, marketing, or agency environment
Understanding of experiential production, content production, and integrated campaign development
Proficient in resource management platforms (Asana preferred) and project management software
Strong understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud and design production processes
Comfortable with budget tracking and forecasting systems
Exceptional organizational skills with ability to manage complex workflows across multiple disciplines and meet strict deadlines
Meticulous attention to detail in reviewing work, following processes, and maintaining accuracy
Strategic thinking with ability to anticipate needs, identify problems early, and develop effective solutions
Deep functional expertise in how creative production, resourcing, and project management interconnect
Strong independent problem-solving with continuous improvement mindset
Adaptability to navigate different demands and timelines across project types

Responsibilities

Assigns design team members across experiential, content, and integrated projects based on skillset, availability, capacity, and growth objectives
Collaborates with Resource Managers, Project Managers, Design Directors, and department leads to understand project scopes, timelines, and unique demands across disciplines
Manages daily studio schedules, oversees project lifecycles from briefing through delivery, and proactively addresses capacity issues
Monitors and balances workloads across experiential design (physical builds, activations), content creation (video, social, digital), and integrated campaigns
Advocates for the design team, balancing workload demands with individual growth and long-term development
Obtains necessary creative and stakeholder approvals, navigating unique approval chains for different project types
Monitors project progress and flags potential issues, providing solutions before they escalate
Maintains and optimizes resourcing planning tools (Asana) to reflect real-time allocations and staffing projections
Provides regular reporting on team utilization, availability, skills gaps, and studio performance metrics
Tracks project timelines, deliverables, and resource allocation with meticulous accuracy
Assists in developing creative fee and budget estimates for projects
Identifies need for specialized freelance talent across experiential, content, and integrated disciplines
Collaborates with Creative Resourcing to source, hire, and onboard freelance and full-time creative talent
Manages freelancer schedules, assignments, contracts, and performance feedback
Builds and maintains a reliable network of freelance talent
Acts as liaison between creative and design teams, project managers, clients, production partners, and stakeholders
Facilitates clear communication around resourcing priorities, timelines, and project status
Attends and contributes to weekly resourcing and project meetings
Fosters positive team culture prioritizing both performance and well-being