MLS Soccer league is hiring: Manager, Creative Project Manager (Temporary Role)

Overview This is a temporary position beginning on or about February 1, 2026 through on or about October 31, 2026 and is payrolled through a 3rd Party Provider. Major League Soccer (MLS) is seeking a temporary Creative Project Manager for a 9-month role to lead creative projects from conception through delivery within our Creative team. This manager-level position focuses on hands‑on project execution and creative collaboration, working directly with our Creative Director and Creative team to support MLS's creative initiatives during key campaigns and marquee events. The ideal candidate combines strategic project management expertise with advanced design tool proficiency, enabling them to both lead cross‑functional creative projects and contribute directly to creative development. This role focuses on project execution and creative coordination and will serve as a bridge between creative vision and tactical execution, ensuring high‑quality deliverables that align with MLS brand standards while managing the complex stakeholder relationships and tight deadlines inherent to a live sports product. Responsibilities Lead end-to-end project management of assigned creative projects, developing plans with clear project schedules, deliverables, timelines, and milestones for creative projects spanning across digital, social, video, events, and Out-of-Home (OOH) Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects, managing internal stakeholder expectations and facilitating clear communication between the creative team and requesting departments while translating objectives into actionable creative briefs and coordinating feedback cycles to maintain project momentum Ensure projects meet milestones and deadlines by facilitating stand‑ups, checkpoints, and preparing project review decks Coordinate trafficking and delivery of final assets for assigned projects, ensuring smooth handoffs Manage project‑level external partners defining timelines and deliverables while ensuring integration with internal workflows and maintaining quality standards Leverage design tools to actively contribute to creative development and streamline team collaboration, performing hands‑on tasks including file inspections, resizes, updates, and final exports where needed Support rapid‑response projects with agile planning and real‑time coordination Additional responsibilities as assigned Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree required 5+ years of experience, with 4+ years of creative project management experience in agency or in‑house creative environment Required Skills Demonstrated success managing complex, multi‑asset campaigns involving multiple stakeholders and tight deadlines Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) with ability to open, navigate, and modify working files for production tasks and technical review Strong understanding of channel specifications and production requirements across social, digital, email, web, out‑of‑home, and print media Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools including Asana, AirTable, Workfront, and Slack Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills with ability to help lead meetings, consolidate feedback, drive decisions, and work effectively under shifting priorities and tight deadlines Strong attention to detail and proven ability to maintain quality standards while managing multiple concurrent projects with variable timelines in fast‑paced environments Proficiency in PowerPoint and Google Slides for presentation development High‑level of commitment to a quality work product and organizational ethics, integrity and compliance Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing Demonstrated decision making and problem‑solving skills Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook Desired Experience supporting live events or sports and entertainment marketing preferred, with knowledge of MLS and soccer culture highly valued Knowledge of the Spanish Language (business proficiency) Ability to travel and to work non‑traditional hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays Total Rewards Starting compensation $36.00 - $41.00/hour; 40 hours/week. MLS/SUM compensation is contingent upon several factors including individual qualifications, market financials, and operational business needs. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. #J-18808-Ljbffr