Creative Project Manager

# Creative Project Manager11/07/2025Hybrid: New York, NY$60000 - $85000 (Annual)Full Time PermanentManager/Supervisor4-Year DegreeGraphic Design, Design Arts, Administration, Communications/PR, Online/TechnologyIn addition to a competitive annual salary, we offer medical, dental, and vision benefits, CitiBike membership, cultural stipend, and 28 days of PTO in addition to a flexible hybrid schedule. Full-time employees are eligible to enroll in our 401K plan with company match after one year of service.DescriptionDigital Counsel is seeking an experienced Creative Project Manager with an analytical mindset, passion for creative execution, and design experience. This hybrid role blends strategic leadership with hands-on campaign production, overseeing cross-channel digital storytelling that connects art, culture, and data.You’ll collaborate closely with our multidisciplinary team of designers, editors, and developers to shape and deliver cross-channel initiatives. The right candidate balances strong organizational and client management skills with an ability to concept, design, and produce content directly alongside the team.Up to three days a week will be dedicated to hands-on creative work—supporting copywriting, graphic design, and digital content development—to ensure our ideas not only read well but *look* exceptional.This is a role for someone who thrives on both the strategic *and* the tactile—comfortable managing clients and analyzing performance data one day, and designing, writing, and publishing content the next.We are seeking **full-time candidates for a contract role**, with a trial period arranged before a potential transition into a full-benefits position beginning January 1, 2026.Salary range is $60,000 – $85,000 based on experience and schedule.**WHAT YOU’LL DO****Day-to-Day Responsibilities****Project Management & Operations*** Define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with strategists, creatives, and engineers.* Manage shared trackers and project timelines using Asana, Basecamp, and Google Suite.* Oversee resource allocation and internal workflows, ensuring clarity and accountability across teams.* Lead internal meetings, communicate priorities, and maintain detailed documentation of deliverables.**Client & Account Management*** Serve as the primary point of contact for major art and culture clients, aligning creative execution with their strategic objectives.* Lead daily communications, synthesize feedback, and translate it into actionable next steps for the internal team.* Review all assets and deliverables for quality, tone, and presentation before client delivery.* Monitor analytics and prepare monthly reports highlighting performance, engagement, and strategic insights.* Serve as an internal hub of information for immediate team; collaborate with external consultants on paid media and PR to align paid, earned, and owned media touchpoints.**Creative Production (Hands-On)*** Collaborate directly with designers and writers up to three days per week to generate ready-to-publish assets—social graphics, paid media visuals, video scripts, and digital copy.* Contribute to concept development, art direction, and tone across web, social, and editorial formats.* Use Figma and Adobe Creative Suite to design visuals and support layout development.* Write and refine campaign copy, balancing brand voice, audience engagement, and data-informed storytelling.**Content Management & Digital Archives*** Oversee content strategy and publishing workflows for client social channels and websites, including CMS management and QA.* Build and maintain digital archives that extend the lifespan of cultural programming online.* Transform physical and print exhibition catalogs into comprehensive 360° digital campaigns—spanning web features, editorial content, social media, and paid distribution.* Ensure all digital experiences are organized, accessible, and aligned with client branding and UX best practices.* Analyze campaign performance and audience data to guide ongoing optimization and future creative direction.**Expectations*** Balance creative intuition with analytical rigor to deliver campaigns that are visually compelling and performance-driven.* Provide clear leadership and mentorship to cross-functional teams.* Model excellent communication and organization, ensuring transparency across clients and collaborators.* Maintain curiosity, cultural fluency, and an iterative approach to digital storytelling.**Qualifications*** 3-5+ years of experience in account or project management within a creative, digital, or communications agency.* Proven ability to lead and produce cross-channel campaigns across web, editorial, and social.* Fluency in analytics platforms (Google Analytics, Meta Insights, Sprout) and data interpretation.* Experience managing content publishing in CMS platforms (WebFlow, Sanity, or equivalent).* Hands-on experience with design tools (Figma, Adobe Creative Suite).* Excellent written and verbal communication skills; editorial or copywriting background a plus.* Experience in contemporary art, museum, or culture sectors strongly preferred.How to applyEmail your resume to jobs@digitalcounsel.xyz with subject line "Your Full Name - Creative Project Manager” in the subject line along with an introductory message. Please include links to portfolios and past work. Thank you!Application Deadline11/21/2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr