Creative Media & Design Prin - Exempt Creative Media & Design Prin - Exempt

Cardiovascular Creative Communications Project Manager Location: Mounds View, MN (On-site 3 days per week; Wednesday required) Duration: 12+ Months Type: Full-Time, Contract
The Creative Services Project Manager is responsible for the intake of creative projects from internal marketing communication clients, thoughtfully and positively analyzing the project need, managing the project through the creative team workflow, and making sure deadlines, budget, and project expectations are met.
A Day in the Life:
Oversee the development of design projects, brochures, ads, presentations, AEM web pages, Eloqua emails, and social media, while ensuring quality is maintained and that corporate identity is reflected properly.
Maintain a smooth workflow through design, proofreading, and art direction by providing complete project requirements and communicating job tasks clearly.
Provide work estimates, determine schedules, and provide direction to internal and external resources for job completion. Ensure the project is meeting deadlines and budget commitments.
Identify and define the roles and responsibilities of the client and CV Creative & Digital COE to qualify the expectations of the client and ensure customer satisfaction for all projects.
Meet with internal clients and designers to determine project goals, then act as a liaison between the client and the creative team to determine the best way to achieve the client's requirements in the most cost-effective, expeditious manner.
Build and maintain positive relationships with clients.
Develop relationships across the organization and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment; use relationships to align others around goals.
Engage with cross-functional partners, marketing, and other internal and external stakeholders to produce relevant, targeted content.
Communicate clearly and professionally to share ideas, address issues, drive decision-making, and negotiate to resolve conflicts.
Exemplify a culture of creative excellence, accountability, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Ensure accuracy by understanding and applying the master brand guidelines, creative process, and internal proofing.
Drive functional alignment to processes and procedures.
Top 5-7 Skills:
Project Management: 2+ years of experience in a project management role within an advertising agency or internal creative department.
Client Relations: Strong client-facing and customer service skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships.
Prioritization & Adaptability: Strong ability to prioritize, perform, and lead in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational, time management, and delegation skills.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills: Excellent communication, listening, collaboration, and negotiation skills.
Technical Proficiency: Experience with Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Teams).
Quality Control: Understanding of master brand guidelines, creative processes, and internal proofing to ensure accuracy.
Requirements for the role:
Oversee the development of creative assets (design projects, brochures, ads, presentations, AEM web pages, Eloqua emails, social media) ensuring quality and brand consistency.
Maintain smooth workflow through design, proofreading, and art direction by providing clear project requirements and job tasks.
Provide work estimates, determine schedules, and direct internal/external resources to meet deadlines and budget commitments.
Define roles and responsibilities between clients and the creative team to qualify expectations and ensure customer satisfaction.
Act as a liaison between clients and the creative team to determine the most cost-effective and expeditious approach to achieve project requirements.
Build and maintain positive client relationships.
Collaborate with cross-functional partners, marketing, and stakeholders to produce relevant, targeted content.
Apply master brand guidelines, creative processes, and internal proofing standards to ensure accuracy.
Drive functional alignment to processes and procedures.
Education and Experience:
Experience: 2+ years of experience working in a project management role within an advertising agency or internal creative department.
Education: Bachelor's degree in administration, communications, or a related area of study.
Nice-to-Have Skills:
Experience gathering metrics and data to organize plans, inform decision-making, track progress, and make needed adjustments.
Experience navigating end-to-end creative process.
Expertise in content formats and channels to best reach different audiences.
Experience in the medical device, healthcare, or other highly regulated industry.
Knowledge of project management software such as Infowit, Workfront, or BaseCamp.
Experience with measurement tools.
Experience with cloud-based tools such as SharePoint, OneDrive, etc.
In-house graphic design industry experience.
Work Hours: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Mindlance is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of Minority/Gender/Disability/Religion/LGBTQI/Age/Veterans.