Creative Project Manager
- Source: Indeed
- GraniteWorks Studio
- from $100,000 /yr
- On-site
- Indianapolis
- Full-Time
- Senior
Job Description
We are looking for a Creative Project Manager to coordinate creative projects from planning through delivery.
You will work with designers, writers, marketing teams, vendors, and internal stakeholders to keep projects organised, on schedule, and aligned with agreed requirements. The role suits someone with project coordination experience who is comfortable managing deadlines, reviewing deliverables, and keeping communication clear across teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage creative projects from initial brief through final delivery.
- Build project schedules, track milestones, and follow up on outstanding tasks.
- Coordinate designers, writers, marketers, vendors, and other project contributors.
- Review project briefs and confirm scope, deliverables, timelines, and priorities.
- Organise project meetings and maintain action lists and status updates.
- Coordinate feedback and approvals from internal stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress and raise delays, risks, or scope changes early.
- Maintain project files, creative assets, timelines, and supporting documentation.
- Work with external suppliers on production schedules and deliverables when required.
- Help ensure creative work is delivered according to approved specifications and deadlines.
- Track project costs, purchase requests, and supplier information where applicable.
- Support campaign launches, website updates, print projects, events, and other creative initiatives.
- Assist with quality checks before materials are released or published.
- Provide regular progress updates to project stakeholders.
- Contribute to improvements in creative workflow and project management processes.
Experience and Skills
- 2+ years of experience in project coordination, creative project management, marketing operations, or a similar role.
- Experience working with creative, marketing, design, or communications teams.
- Strong organisation and time-management skills.
- Good understanding of project schedules, deadlines, and task tracking.
- Strong written and verbal communication.
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace.
- Experience with project management tools such as Asana, Monday.com, Trello, Jira, or similar platforms is helpful.
- Familiarity with creative tools or workflows such as Adobe Creative Cloud is beneficial.
- Good attention to detail when reviewing content, files, and deliverables.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
- Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, Business, or a related field is preferred; equivalent professional experience may be considered.
- Authorization to work in the United States.
Working Pattern
Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Occasional additional hours may be required around campaign launches, major deadlines, or scheduled events.
Benefits
- Paid time off and company holidays.
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage, subject to eligibility.
- Retirement plan options.
- Professional training and development.
- Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
- Access to relevant creative and project management tools.
- Employee discounts or other company benefits where applicable.
Career Development
The role provides practical experience across creative operations, project management, marketing delivery, stakeholder coordination, and production planning. With experience, progression may include Senior Creative Project Manager, Creative Operations Manager, Marketing Project Manager, or Creative Services Manager.
How to Apply
Please submit your CV through the Apply Now button on Indeed. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding the next stage of the recruitment process.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants. Employment decisions are based on relevant skills, qualifications, experience, and suitability for the position and are made in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law.
Pay: From $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
Work Location: In person
Skills
- google-workspace
- workspace
- Asana
- Monday
- Trello
- JIRA
