Creative Program / Project Manager

Company: Talent Software Services
Location: Saint Paul
Posted on: April 8, 2025

Job Description:

Creative Program / Project ManagerJob Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Creative Program/Project Manager for a contract position in St. Paul, MN. The opportunity will be twelve months with a strong chance for a long-term extension.Position Summary: Seeking PM who's passionate about delivering creative, empowering and inclusive AI-first templates for small business and consumer customer experiences.Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:Work in partnership with the Principal Designer to develop a unified artistic direction, vision, and high production standard in the creation of AI-responsive and generative templates for clients DesignerSet high standards for innovative template design across a range of diverse styles, providing guidance and leadership that results in a cohesive, best-in-class body of workPush the boundaries on how art is represented and produced using new tools and processesSet clear objectives and key results for the team, ensuring team members are active and empowered participants in the design processInspire the creative team to be passionate and ambitious in their work, creating a positive, inclusive culture that fuels the creative team's energyDevelop style guidelines, mood boards, specs and best practices to document design planning and workflowsConduct creative reviews for design sprints, providing detailed feedback to ensure high quality design executionWorking with a variety of emerging tools and technologies, overseeing technical builds to ensure all engineering requirements are met for successful ingestion to the content catalogPartner closely with product, design and engineering to identify opportunities for feature enhancements that will elevate design quality and customer experienceDemonstrate a detail-oriented, obsessive eye for creative execution and technical accuracyDrive delivery scheduleAssist with curation of visual assets and fonts to inform new content acquisitionManage design and production pipelines, identifying tools and efficiencies to improve internal processesQualifications:8-10 years of professional visual design experience8-10 years of experience in the role of an Art Director, Creative Lead, or similar positionProven experience in understanding technical skills and constraints, and the creativity to imagine new uses for themProven interpersonal and communication skills that demonstrate ability to convey complex and abstract conceptsExperience with Figma, Office, and Adobe Creative SuiteBachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, or equivalentPreferred:Portfolio demonstrating excellence in art direction, visual communication, creativity and compelling storytellingProven creative industry experience leading a delivering a broad range of design projectsExperience designing digital content for web experiencesExperience planning and delivering work for a collaborative, multidisciplinary teamComfortable in the details, but able to step back and enable othersRemains calm and confident in a fast paced, changing environment and thrives on juggling multiple projects at onceStrong time management and organizational skills If this job is a match for your background, we would be honored to receive your application! Providing consulting opportunities to TALENTed people since 1987, we offer a host of opportunities including contract, contract to hire and permanent placement. Let's talk!Required

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