Manager, Creative Design jobs in Norfolk, VA

Sway Creative Labs (https://www.madebysway.com) is actively seeking an experienced and dynamic Associate Producer / Creative Project Manager to join our growing team. This position is ideal for someone who has demonstrated success in managing both small and large-scale projects and is looking to take on increased responsibility in overseeing complex productions and client relationships.

Requirements:

• 3 years of experience in project management or production, ideally within a creative, marketing, or advertising agency
• Strong track record of successfully managing projects from inception to completion
• Advanced proficiency in project management software, particularly Hive; knowledge of other tools like Smartsheets and Trello is a plus
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Strong ability to work independently and make decisions under pressure
• Proven leadership skills and experience in managing small teams or leading project segments
• Understanding of the creative process and ability to work closely with creative teams to ensure the alignment of vision and execution
• Occasional travel and attendance required in office and on set
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communication, or related field preferred

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee day-to-day operations of retainer projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and on brief
• Support Producers and Senior Producers in the planning and execution of larger and more complex projects
• Take lead on medium-scale projects, overseeing all production phases and ensuring deliverables meet the high standards of the agency and client expectations
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients during projects, managing communications and expectations
• Update client status sheets to ensure all project deliverables are moving as intended
• Coordinate and motivate cross-functional teams to achieve project goals, ensuring efficient collaboration between creative, technical, and administrative roles
• Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation
• Monitor project progress and make adjustments as needed to ensure timely and successful delivery

Benefits:

• Remote Work Affordance. For the duration of your employment at Sway, except in instances of occasional and pre-scheduled in-person meetings, and wherein your attendance is needed on set, this role will be 100% remote
• 15 Paid Vacation Days. Days reset at your start date and do not roll over. You’ll have the ability to withdraw a negative balance of up to 5 days, and you begin the year with your days already afforded
• 17 Paid Holidays. Your Birthday, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the Monday after the Super Bowl, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Juneteenth, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
• Two-Hour Windows. So long as the privilege is not abused, we offer each employee 2-hour leave windows at the beginning (9am - 11am EST) and end of the workday (3pm - 5pm) to tend to any appointments like unexpected child care challenges, doctor’s visits, home maintenance, etc. that do not count against your allotted paid time off
• Health Plan. All employees are eligible to enroll in one of (3) Group Optima Health Plans; with Sway covering 80% of employee’s cost and 50% of your dependents
• Dental Insurance. Sway pays 100% of employee’s United Concordia Dental Plan
• Yearly bonuses. Unless otherwise stated, you will be eligible to receive a year-end bonus based on your performance, to be determined in Sway’s full discretion. Payment of bonuses is on the second paycheck of November each year. Additional bonuses may be awarded throughout the year based on your own (including your efforts in generating new business via your own relationships) and the company’s performance, to be determined at Sway’s discretion
• Retirement Benefits. Sway’s 401K policy offers a solid foundation for your retirement planning; we match your contributions at a 1:1 rate for the first 3% of your pay, and then add an extra $0.50 for each dollar you contribute on the following 2% of your pay
• Upskilling Opportunities. As “curiosity of craft” is on of our core values, Sway encourages continued education and skill advancement conferences courses with 100% reimbursement of at least one approved employee upskilling initiatives