Creative Services Project Manager (Traffic / Production Manager)

Must be in a commutable distance at the time of submission, all other candidates will be disqualified

Overview

We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Creative Services Project Manager to serve as the central orchestrator for a high-volume, fast-paced creative marketing team.

This is a net-new, high-impact role that will set the tone for how creative projects are managed across the organization. You will own the full lifecycle of projects-from initial brief through final asset delivery-ensuring seamless execution, on-time delivery, and strong cross-functional alignment across marketing, creative, and production teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end project management from briefing through concept development to final asset delivery
• Ensure all creative deliverables are completed on time, on brief, and on brand
• Manage a wide range of project types-from quick-turn requests to large-scale campaigns and launches

• Act as the central hub ("go-to") for all creative projects, ensuring visibility, alignment, and momentum across teams
• Manage timelines, production calendars, and resource allocation across design, copy, and marketing teams
• Maintain accountability across stakeholders to ensure deadlines and priorities are met

• Partner closely with creative, marketing, and cross-functional teams to ensure all stakeholders are aligned and informed
• Drive clear, real-time communication across teams to keep projects moving efficiently
• Facilitate status meetings, reviews, and approvals

• Establish and refine workflows, setting best practices for project management within the team
• Ensure adoption and effective use of project management tools (Wrike preferred)
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency in a high-volume, bandwidth-constrained environment

• Ensure all deliverables meet quality standards, brand guidelines, and project requirements
• Maintain strong attention to detail across all stages of execution
• Demonstrate a tactical understanding of each brief to ensure successful delivery

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in creative project management, production, or traffic management
• Proven experience working in in-house creative teams or agencies, ideally within beauty, fashion, or high-volume lifestyle brands
• Experience managing diverse project scopes including campaigns, launches, and digital assets

• Strong proficiency in project management tools (Wrike highly preferred)
• Familiarity with creative workflows across design, copy, video, and digital production

• Exceptional organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities across cross-functional teams
• Ability to operate with urgency, autonomy, and accountability in fast-paced environments
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on execution and delivery

Core Competencies

• Execution Excellence: Consistently delivers high-quality work on time
• Ownership & Accountability: Takes full ownership of project outcomes
• Agility & Adaptability: Thrives in high-volume, evolving environments
• Collaboration: Builds strong partnerships across teams
• Process Leadership: Establishes structure and drives operational improvements

Why This Role

• Net-new position with the opportunity to define and scale creative operations
• High visibility across marketing and creative leadership
• Direct impact on team efficiency, project delivery, and brand output

**Compensation:**

The target hiring compensation for this role is $68.30/hour.

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

**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.

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