ROLE: CREATIVE RESOURCE MANAGER

As muse or enforcer they own landscape of the creative work. The Creative Resource Manager is the first contact for projects handling the day-to-day resource requests, team building, time tracking and utilization, keeping projects moving smoothly and efficiently. They scour the world for the best resources, talent, creativity and new technology to answer any need. Being fun goes without saying.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Continuously identify, screen and maintain rosters of available freelance talent, freelance agencies and vendors

Knowledge of the full capabilities and skills sets of the creative and development teams to assist the Partners in resource allocation decisions

Manage all freelance and vendor contracts

Manage in-house creative design and development projects

Allocate all creative resources for current in-house and business development projects

Work closely with team members insuring accurate scheduling, adherence to deadlines time tracking and utilization

Insure that all project time is accurately reported

Maintain a master schedule of all current projects forecasting the utilization of talent for potential future projects, and understanding the scope of internal resource availabilities

Coordinate with other offices when needed to ensure maximum utilization of resources

Coordinate entry of work in design competitions

QUALIFICATIONS

Three to five years as a resource manager in a digital consulting, marketing or agency environment

Experience with small to large-scale projects ranging from media, online advertising, mobile, social media and it's technology and creative staffing needs

Web development and/or online advertising project management experience

Ability to keep apace with quickly changing project needs

Detail oriented, superior organization and multi-tasking skills

Flexible, personable, approachable with good negotiation skills

Ability to visualize and anticipate needs as well as prioritize projects

Ability to manage information flow in a constructive manner

Strong Excel skills with understanding of the Microsoft Office Suite

Knowledge of search optimization is a plus

BENEFITS

Healthcare Coverage, 3 weeks Paid time off for vacation plus paid sick leave & holidays, Relaxed productive work environment, amazing East River views of the Manhattan and Brooklyn Bridges, DJ in the house!