Creative Project Manager

Anchour; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading creative agency is seeking a proactive Creative Project Manager to oversee project lifecycles and ensure timely delivery of client work. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, maintain clear communication, and solve problems proactively in a supportive, collaborative environment that prioritizes employee growth and work-life balance.

Benefits

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance

Retirement plan with company match

Flexible remote work arrangement

Paid time off and holidays

Bonuses for professional development

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project management experience in a creative/digital agency.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary teams and creative workflows.
• Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead project lifecycle from scoping to delivery across creative projects.
• Develop detailed project plans with timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Facilitate communication between teams and clients.

Skills

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

Leadership

Attention to Detail

Tools

Asana

Trello

Slack

GSuite

Job description

Overview
We’re seeking a proactive, detail-orientedCreative Project Managerto join our dynamic team. In this role, you’ll be the linchpin that keeps creative projects running smoothly, ensuring that all client work is delivered on time, on budget, and aligned with Anchour’s high standards. You’ll coordinate cross-functional teams, including designers, developers, strategists, and marketers, to bring innovative campaigns and brand experiences to life.

As aCreative PMat Anchour, you’ll play a critical role in balancing the needs of the client with the creativity of our teams. You’ll be responsible for maintaining clear, efficient communication, solving problems before they arise, and creating an environment where exceptional work can thrive. You’ll collaborate with senior leadership and report directly to theVice President of Operations.

About Anchour
Anchour is a creative agency of 32 people and growing, offering strategy, design, experience, and growth services to businesses in various industries, including consumer goods, hospitality, financial services, healthcare, and professional services. Our partnerships include strategy, branding, website design, development, copywriting, and full-service digital marketing.

We’re here to discover greatness together, bringing big ideas, useful things, and smart growth to brands that do things the right way. We help the good ones win.

Anchour is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all. Regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or if you’re parenting the next generation of change-makers, we believe that we produce our best work when everyone feels free to be their most authentic self.

Why Anchour?

• Work That Inspires: Join a team that creates meaningful work and builds brands that leave a lasting impact.
• Support & Growth: You’ll be part of a collaborative, supportive environment where your growth and career development are top priorities.
• Work-Life Balance: We offer remote work flexibility, half-day Fridays in the summer, and plenty of PTO to ensure you have time for what matters most outside of work.
• Competitive Salary & Benefits: A compensation package designed to reward your contributions, including health benefits, a retirement plan with company match, and more.

What You’ll Do
As a Project Manager, you will:

• Own Project Lifecycles:Lead the full project lifecycle, from scoping and kickoff to delivery, across branding, web, and digital marketing projects.
• Plan & Execute:Develop and oversee detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and task management, ensuring that all teams are aligned.
• Facilitate Seamless Collaboration:Act as the point of contact between internal teams and clients, driving project momentum and ensuring clear, consistent communication at all stages.
• Problem-Solve & Manage Risks:Anticipate potential challenges and proactively find solutions, ensuring minimal disruption to timelines and deliverables.
• Optimize Processes:Continuously refine and improve project management processes, driving efficiencies that enhance team collaboration and output quality.
• Report & Analyze:Provide regular project updates, performance reports, and insights, ensuring transparency both internally and with clients.
• Support New Business:Assist in scoping new client projects and creating accurate estimates for resources, timelines, and budgets.

What We’d Like to See

• 2+ Years of Project Management Experiencein a creative or digital agency setting, managing branding, web design, and marketing projects.
• Solid Understanding of Creative Workflows: Experience managing multidisciplinary teams (design, development, strategy, marketing) and a deep understanding of the creative and digital production process.
• Expert in PM Tools:Familiarity with project management tools like Asana, Trello, Basecamp, or similar platforms, as well as strong experience with collaboration tools (Slack, GSuite).
• Strong Communicator & Collaborator:Exceptional ability to keep teams and clients aligned through clear, open communication and by building strong relationships.
• Creative Problem-Solver:Adept at anticipating project hurdles and addressing them proactively with practical, client-focused solutions.
• Attention to Detail & Organization:You thrive on structure and precision, and you’re committed to delivering exceptional quality in every project.
• Experience in Agile & Waterfall Methodologies:Comfort in adapting to different project methodologies and knowing when to apply each.
• Empathetic Leadership:A people-first mentality that ensures you can inspire, motivate, and support teams in a fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Salary.
• Profit sharing. Annual profit-sharing bonus.
• Work remotely. Live and work wherever you like.
• Retirement. Savings plan with a 4% company match.
• Premium Insurance. Premium health, dental, vision, and life insurance with 75% of premiums paid by Anchour.
• Optional HSA. An optional health savings account (HSA) for employees to set aside money on a pre-tax basis for medical expenses.
• Home Office Setup. Get a laptop + 50% reimbursement for home office equipment.
• Paid & Flexible Holidays. 12 paid holidays throughout the year, including three flexible holidays.
• Paid Time Off. Three weeks of paid time off per year to start.
• Paid Leaves. Paid parental, medical, bereavement, and other types of leave.
• Flexible & Summer Fridays. Half-day Fridays throughout the summer, and a get-it-done-and-go mindset year-round.
• Lifelong Learners Fund. Cash for professional development (books, conferences, courses), and team bonding fun times.
• Baby Bonding Bucks. $500 bonus to cover diapers, meals, or other baby-related expenses for any employee welcoming a new child.