Project Manager, Creative

Clutch; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Clutch is seeking a Visual Design Project Manager in Philadelphia to oversee the creative development lifecycle of marketing materials. The ideal candidate will have at least six years of experience managing complex projects and a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field. Responsibilities include tracking project schedules, managing the creative design team, and ensuring deliverables meet client expectations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum six years of experience managing complex creative projects for marketing materials.
• Hands-on experience with enterprise-level project management software preferred.
• Familiarity with online site development and design processes is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all phases of 2D creative projects from initiation to delivery.
• Track and maintain comprehensive project schedules and deliverables.
• Manage workflow and capacities of the creative design team.
• Facilitate communication between creative teams and marketing stakeholders.
• Lead project meetings to align objectives and progress.
• Drive continuous improvement in project management processes.
• Monitor outcomes and ensure deliverables meet expectations.

Skills

Project management

Creative problem-solving

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, or Visual Design

Tools

Workfront

Job description

Clutch is looking for an experienced Visual Design Project Manager for a client of ours, a successful organization with a high-performing Communications team. This professional will be critical in managing the creative development lifecycle of marketing materials. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organized and efficient project leader.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrate the execution of all two-dimensional (2D) creative projects, encompassing both digital and print marketing assets, overseeing every phase from initiation to final delivery.
• Establish, track, and diligently maintain comprehensive project schedules, milestones, and deliverables. Proactively address and resolve potential roadblocks to ensure strict adherence to all committed deadlines.
• Systematically review and assign tasks, managing the weekly and daily workflow and capacity of the creative design team in collaboration with the Resource Management function.
• Serve as the central point of contact, facilitating seamless collaboration and clear communication between the creative teams, marketing stakeholders, and other internal groups.
• Organize and lead all critical project meetings, including initial kickoffs, regular status check-ins, and final creative reviews, ensuring all participants are aligned on objectives and progress.
• Champion and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance existing project management processes, tools, and best practices, aiming for peak efficiency and team support.
• Monitor project outcomes to confirm deliverables meet or exceed departmental and client expectations. Maintain accurate project documentation and provide timely, concise status updates to Program Managers and senior leadership.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree is mandatory in a relevant field such as Communications, Graphic Design, Marketing, or Visual Design.
• Must possess a minimum of six years of proven experience managing complex creative projects for a diverse range of marketing materials within either an agency or a corporate creative department.
• Prior hands‑on experience utilizing enterprise‑level project management software, such as Workfront, is strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with the development, design, and technical processes involved in creating online (digital) sites is a bonus.