Hybrid Creative Project Manager - Marketing & Design

Chicago-Botanic-Garden; Glencoe (IL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, IL is seeking a Creative Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver creative projects that support marketing and communications. You will be the primary liaison between the design team and stakeholders, ensuring projects stay on time and aligned with campaign objectives, while managing schedules and budgets.

This full-time, hybrid role requires three on-site days (Mon-Wed) and offers a transparent pay range and competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, design management, or 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, papers, finishing techniques.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency with project management platforms (e.g., Smartsheet).
• 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 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.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
• Creative and design-oriented mindset with the ability to think strategically.
• Collaborative and adaptable in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and implement workflow improvements.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Time management

Education

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

Tools

Smartsheet

Adobe InDesign

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, IL is seeking a Creative Project Manager to plan, coordinate, and deliver creative projects that support marketing and communications. You will be the primary liaison between the design team and stakeholders, ensuring projects stay on time and aligned with campaign objectives, while managing schedules and budgets.

This full-time, hybrid role requires three on-site days (Mon-Wed) and offers a transparent pay range and competitive benefits.