Creative Manager

About the role

This role is ideally for a local Milwaukee candidate, but open to someone looking to relocate (self provided). It is direct-hire, 40 hours/week, and starting as soon as the right candidate is identified.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the client facing bridge between strategic creative direction and creative execution
• Supporting the successful execution of creative initiatives
• Participating in client-facing creative planning and concept development meetings
• Guiding creative execution to ensure alignment with project objectives, brand standards, and strategic direction
• Determining appropriate internal and external resources per project
• Allocating creative budgets across production needs
• Partnering closely with internal Project Managers
• Sourcing, onboarding, and managing a freelance pool of designers, editors, photographers, videographers, and creative specialists
• Preparing project materials, assets, references, and requirements for external partners
• Serving as the main point of contact for freelance creative resources

Requirements

• 5+ years of agency experience with 1+ year leading/managing a team, preferably in a client-facing role
• A strong understanding of marketing, branding, content, and creative production workflows
• Experience managing external resources and providing actionable feedback for creative work
• Experience interpreting campaign performance data and translating findings into creative recommendations
• Familiarity or openness to exploring AI tools

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite and other relevant software

Skills

• Project management
• Client relations
• Strategic thinking
• Collaboration
• Communication
• Leadership

Benefits

Benefits include flexible PTO, medical insurance eligibility after 60 days, and an HSA with employer contribution.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually.

Schedule

The schedule for this role is 40 hours/week, onsite.