Creative Prjocect Manager -Freelance (Chicago)

Feb. 16, 2012

Chicago, IL

Confidential

The Buzz Company is looking for a freelance Creative Project Manager for a 12 week project. This person would need to have a creative background as to help in the brainstorm and conceptualizing phases of events, but would have graphic designers, CAD experts, etc. behind them to help execute visuals. The Creative Project Manager is responsible for the development of experiential marketing concept proposals, then guiding the project through development and creative. The Creative Project Manager works with a Designer and fellow CPs as a team, dependent upon the scope of the project.

The Creative Project Manager requires superior project management skills. S/he must be a conscientious team player and a good organizer. This person also demonstrates excellent verbal and written communications skills. The Creative Project Manager is a creative problem solver, exhibiting initiative and a take-charge attitude.

Responsibilities:

Works closely with client services as a liaison to the creative department, helping the creative services sell their best marketing solutions to account executives and the client.

Conceives and provides concepts for projects/campaigns to meet approved client strategic marketing objectives.

Has a thorough understanding of the planning, creative and production processes.

Proactively gathers the necessary information to plan and implement each client project.

Leads project specific agency brainstorming.

Works with Creative Director in the selection of all event elements, vendors, freelancers, event talent, and any and all outside resources/purchases needed to fulfill the creative vision of each project.

Reviews all print proofs along with the Designer on assigned projects and signs off prior to sending to print production.

Writes copy/headlines/scripts as requested.

Recommends project deadlines to Account Executive and Creative Director for approval. Provides timely issuance of all documentation: proposals, project initiations, creative briefs, estimates, timelines, meeting summaries, and status and budget reports.

Assists in the art direction of videos, event collateral, photo sessions, audio tapings, press-proofing, etc., and supervises freelancers assigned to Concept Producer's projects as requested by Creative Director.

Assists with new business presentations as requested by the Account Executive or Creative Director.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree preferred.

Has working knowledge of computer design software and hardware and strives to stay current in level of knowledge and abilities.

Media research experience recommended but not required.

Strong communication skills; ability to present to senior management and all levels of the agency.

Ability to write with clarity, precision

Hiring Organization: Buzz company