Project Management Specialist (Design Background) - Senior Associate

Responsibilities

• Assess all incoming project requests and appropriately schedule and coordinate incoming projects
• Assign projects to designers based on skill sets, timing and workload
• Host creative briefs that capture the business challenge
• Vet project scope, scale, resource requirements
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Visual Services Department Managers
• Assertively negotiate deadlines escalating to Visual Services Department Managers when appropriate
• Look for and define project, timing, request trends within Visual Services team
• Communicate effectively and consistently with stakeholders on project development
• Stay on top of industry trends and forecast, bringing innovate experiences
• Maintain Visual Services project management tools, pulling data and providing detailed reports
• Establish workflow consistency and workload balance across Visual Services
• Participate in client calls and meetings
• Performing other duties as assigned or required

Required Background

▪ Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in graphics design, project management, marketing, or related field preferred

▪ 3+ years of experience in a Professional services environment / Design start-ups / Design Agencies.

▪ Strong project management skills and experience with relevant tools and methodologies

▪ Excellent knowledge of print, digital, video, presentations, etc.

▪ Deep knowledge of graphic design and design studio workflow processes

▪ Advanced workflow management skills

▪ Significant creative brief experience Skills ▪

Your excellent interpersonal skills allow you to work with seniors and peers

▪ You’re able to handle customer / stakeholder expectations handling stressful situations with poise, understanding and tact

▪ You’re good at providing input on processes and operating models

▪ With your problem-solving skills, you’re able to work in a fast-paced, team- and client-oriented environment

▪ Have strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to clearly articulate ideas effectively under stressful circumstances

▪ You have solid public speaking and presentations skills

▪ You have a strong affinity for technology and keep up with current trends in traditional and new media (augmented / virtual reality, social media, etc.)

▪ Required excellent collaboration skills, a solution-based attitude, and the ability to work with people with diverse skills and backgrounds.