Senior Creative Project Manager, Creative Services

Job Description: • Deliver high-quality creative projects that exceed client expectations • Lead creative projects end-to-end—from scoping, budgeting, and timelines to delivery. • Partner with Design Directors on creative strategy, ensuring brand consistency and design excellence. • Review project briefs to ensure clarity, feasibility, and alignment with client goals. • Manage multiple workstreams, budgets, and creative production timelines simultaneously. • Allocate projects across your design team to meet deadlines and profitability goals. • Review and approve deliverables for quality, brand alignment, and QC before delivery. • Anticipate and resolve project challenges proactively through transparent communication. • Obtain and manage POs/SOWs as needed to ensure profitable project delivery. • Lead enterprise-level and integrated creative programs ranging from $25K–$100K+. • Nurture, retain, and grow client relationships • Build trusted partnerships with enterprise and Fortune 100 clients. • Guide new clients through onboarding and early project success. • Lead quarterly business reviews and regular client check-ins to align on goals and creative priorities. • Develop strategies to help clients maximize creative impact across their organization. • Identify opportunities for growth, renewal, and expansion of client engagements. • Collaborate closely with account and strategy teams to deliver a unified client experience. • Lead and inspire your team • Manage and mentor a team of 1–2 Project Managers and 8+ designers/QC specialists. • Lead daily standups to align priorities and drive momentum across multiple projects. • Recruit, train, and coach new team members to support scaling creative delivery. • Ensure team members understand and champion client brands in every deliverable. • Demonstrate strong leadership and provide a clear progression path for direct reports. • Contribute as a senior leader at SketchDeck • Continuously refine processes to improve creative quality, collaboration, and efficiency. • Partner cross-functionally with Design, Strategy, Sales, and Accounts teams to deliver cohesive client solutions. • Mentor other PMs and help foster a culture of ownership, curiosity, and excellence. • Champion SketchDeck’s values—building trust, creativity, and growth within your team and across the company. Requirements: • 6–8+ years of creative project management experience (agency background required). • Proven experience managing enterprise and Fortune 100 clients. • Strong understanding of branding, campaigns, and integrated creative projects. • Excellent executive communication and presentation skills—confident, charismatic, and adept at collaborating with senior stakeholders. • Demonstrated leadership experience, capable of managing and mentoring 1–2 Project Managers (with progression path in year 2+). • Skilled at work-stream management, budget tracking, and creative production timelines. • Comfortable collaborating across creative, strategy, sales, and account teams. • Highly organized, with strong proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, or similar). Benefits: • Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision) • 401(k) with company match • Fully remote working environment (pre-COVID and continuing forward!) • Paid time off that grows with tenure • Annual company retreat • Technology stipend: up to $1,500 for computer setup, plus $500 for home office Apply tot his job