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 staff
- 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!
Available Positions