Project Manager- Creative Studio
About The Position
Inwork is seeking a motivated, resourceful, and collaborative Project Manager for its creative studio, which partners with consumer packaged goods brands and branding agencies to deliver creative across print, packaging, retail, e-commerce, social, and digital channels. The Project Manager will drive creative projects from initial brief through final delivery, working closely with the VP of Design, designers, production teams, clients, and internal partners. The role translates client needs into actionable plans, coordinates resources, manages timelines and budgets, anticipates challenges, and helps ensure projects are delivered efficiently, accurately, and with an exceptional client experience. This is a full-time, hybrid position based in the New York metro area, with travel to the Westchester County office approximately one to two days per week. The role requires reliable high-speed remote internet access and the ability to work securely with confidential client information and systems.
Requirements
- 3–5 years of project management experience within a creative agency, design studio, or in-house creative team.
- Experience managing creative projects across print and digital channels.
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency with Mac OS, Microsoft 365, SharePoint, Teams, project management tools, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Reliable high-speed remote internet access.
- Ability to work securely with confidential client information and systems.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with packaging, retail design, e-commerce, social content, or production workflows.
- Figma experience.
- Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day project management of print and digital creative assignments from brief through final delivery.
- Partner with the VP of Design to establish project scope, estimates, budgets, timelines, and resource requirements.
- Manage competing priorities, track milestones, and keep projects progressing.
- Anticipate roadblocks, identify solutions, and resolve issues before they affect deliverables.
- Ensure teams have the information, assets, approvals, and resources needed to execute successfully.
- Build trusted relationships with clients and internal teams and serve as a responsive project partner.
- Participate in client meetings, facilitate project updates, and maintain clear communication throughout projects.
- Support designers who maintain direct client relationships by enabling seamless collaboration and accountability.
- Manage expectations, communicate potential challenges, and help identify solutions.
- Manage project setup, schedules, budgets, and ongoing status tracking.
- Monitor project scope and flag changes that may affect timing, resources, or costs.
- Maintain accurate project documentation and communication in project management systems.
- Support the collection, organization, and delivery of creative assets and production files.
- Partner with creative teams to ensure deliverables meet client objectives, quality standards, and production requirements.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflows, efficiency, and team collaboration.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision benefits
- Flexible, entrepreneurial, and collaborative work environment
- Competitive, experience-based compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
