Hybrid Creative Project Manager for Marketing Campaigns

Chicago Botanic Garden; Glencoe (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

The Chicago Botanic Garden is seeking a Creative Project Manager in our Marketing and Communications department. You will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of creative projects, serving as the liaison between design teams and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with campaign goals.

This role requires a hands-on manager skilled in print production, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong eye for detail and a proactive approach to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, design management, or a related field.
• 3+ years in creative project management, print production management, or related role.
• Deep understanding of prepress, offset and digital printing, large-format production, color management, paper stocks, and finishing techniques.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
• Proficiency with project management platforms.
• Proven ability to work effectively with creative teams and manage stakeholder relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor the full project lifecycle for design deliverables, from initiation through completion
• Prepare and manage bid proposals with external vendors, evaluating quotes and ensuring project specifications, costs, and timelines are met
• Coordinate production with printers, mail houses, and sign vendors, maintaining quality standards and resolving issues as needed
• Coordinate with stakeholders to establish schedules, set realistic expectations, and ensure timely feedback loops
• Align design deliverables with overall marketing and communications strategies, including landing pages, email campaigns, social media, print, and other creative assets
• Identify opportunities to develop and optimize design and production workflows for greater efficiency
• Create, track, and maintain project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Serve as a central point of communication between creative staff, marketing teams, and business stakeholders
• Utilize Smartsheet and other project management tools to track and report on project progress

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Stakeholder relations

Prepress knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, design management, or a related field

Tools

InDesign

Illustrator

Photoshop

Smartsheet

Job description

The Chicago Botanic Garden is seeking a Creative Project Manager in our Marketing and Communications department. You will oversee the planning, coordination, and delivery of creative projects, serving as the liaison between design teams and stakeholders to ensure on-time delivery and alignment with campaign goals.

This role requires a hands-on manager skilled in print production, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration, with a strong eye for detail and a proactive approach to