Creative Project Manager

ZipRecruiter; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly organized Design Producer to manage design processes and support the creative team. In this role, you will collaborate with Creative Directors and Project Managers to ensure high-quality project execution while overseeing resource allocation and workflow management. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in creative operations, with strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in design or creative operations.
• Background in design or experience at a creative/design agency.
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day workflow of the design team across multiple clients.
• Ensure designers have clear briefs and resources for their projects.
• Facilitate internal design reviews and ensure feedback is actioned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Strategic thinking

Time-management skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Project management tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionABOUT
The Design Producer is a highly organized, strategic partner who owns the operational side of
our design practice while championing creative excellence. Acting as a critical bridge between
creative vision and execution, this role ensures that design projects are clearly scoped,
properly resourced and delivered to the highest standard. You’ll work closely with Creative
Directors, Project Managers and Account Leads to maintain the balance between inspiring
creative work and seamless operations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO...
Manage the Design Process
• Oversee day-to-day workflow of the design team across multiple clients and projects
• Ensure designers have clear briefs, design assets (e.g. specs, file format, images, fonts)
realistic timelines and the tools they need to succeed
• Collaborate with Project Management to flag bandwidth issues, reassign work and
resolve bottlenecks
• Own the intake and scoping process for new design work, helping define what’s
needed from the start
• Facilitate internal design reviews and working sessions, ensuring feedback is captured,
prioritized and actioned clearly
• Ensure all design work is reviewed and approved by a Design or Creative Director
before being shared
Bridge Creative and Operations
• Serve as translator between creative vision and operational needs
• Manage daily design team resourcing, ensuring the right people are assigned to the
right projects at the right time
• Run daily standups and design meetings
• Maintain and optimize internal processes that support design work (briefing, reviews,
approvals, etc.)
• Support the selection and coordination of freelance talent or external vendors when
needed
Champion the Design Team
• Support onboarding, training and development of new design team members
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and creativity
• Identify and elevate strong work within the team and encourage continuous
improvement

ABOUT

ABOUT

The Design Producer is a highly organized, strategic partner who owns the operational side of our design practice while championing creative excellence. Acting as a critical bridge between creative vision and execution, this role ensures that design projects are clearly scoped, properly resourced and delivered to the highest standard. You’ll work closely with Creative Directors, Project Managers and Account Leads to maintain the balance between inspiring creative work and seamless operations.

WHAT YOU WILL DO…

Manage the Design Process

• Oversee day-to-day workflow of the design team across multiple clients and projects
• Ensure designers have clear briefs, design assets (e.g. specs, file format, images, fonts) realistic timelines and the tools they need to succeed
• Collaborate with Project Management to flag bandwidth issues, reassign work and resolve bottlenecks
• Own the intake and scoping process for new design work, helping define what’s needed from the start
• Facilitate internal design reviews and working sessions, ensuring feedback is captured, prioritized and actioned clearly
• Ensure all design work is reviewed and approved by a Design or Creative Director before being shared

Bridge Creative and Operations

• Serve as translator between creative vision and operational needs
• Manage daily design team resourcing, ensuring the right people are assigned to the right projects at the right time
• Run daily standups and design meetings
• Maintain and optimize internal processes that support design work (briefing, reviews, approvals, etc.)
• Support the selection and coordination of freelance talent or external vendors when needed

Champion the Design Team

• Support onboarding, training and development of new design team members
• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and creativity
• Identify and elevate strong work within the team and encourage continuous improvement

YOUR CREDENTIALS

• 5+ years of experience in design or creative operations, ideally within an agency environment
• Background in design or experience at a creative/design agency – you understand creative workflows, even if you’re not currently designing
• Deep understanding of design workflows across digital, print, and branding
• Proven ability to juggle multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail and deadlines
• Proficiency in project management tools and Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; you thrive on clarity and structure
• Strategic thinker and calm communicator, even under pressure or tight timelines
• Demonstrated ability to lead through influence and act as a trusted partner to creatives and stakeholders
• Bachelor's degree but not required