CREATIVE PROJECT MANAGER/TRAFFIC MANAGER: CORPORATE COMMS & BRANDING CONSULTANCY
Client Service Project Manager – Advertising (Integrated), Public Relations / Corporate Communications, Traffic Manager – Operations / Traffic / Production
JHB – Gauteng
Previously disadvantaged candidates will be given preference.
We have a terrific remote (in Johannesburg) opportunity for a Mid-Senior Creative Project Manager who will also serve as Traffic Manager at a specialist corporate communications and Branding consultancy.
As a key team member, you will manage client relationships and take charge of project coordination from start to finish. Your day will involve a mix of client communication (around 30%) and handling the back-end project details for studio briefs. These projects include both digital and print design, such as brochures, logos, posters, infographics, as well as short-form video assignments.
This dynamic corporate communications team thrives on creativity and collaboration, with a fresh challenge every day. You’ll work closely with various teams (clients, internal staff, third-party suppliers, and freelancers) on diverse briefs, ensuring smooth, timely, and budget-friendly project completion. The Creative Project Manager/Traffic Manager reports to the Account Manager and Creative Director.
We’re looking for a highly organised, creative self-starter with a sharp eye for detail and a passion for visual communication. If this sounds like you, we’d love to chat. Apply today!
Please note: This is a remote role, based in Johannesburg, that requires 3 – 4 days per month on-site/in-office.
Responsibilities
Stakeholder Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for all assigned projects briefed into the studio
- Liaise with clients on projects, timelines, changes and manage client expectations when required
- Work with the Account Manager and Creative Director to run projects as briefed
- Ensure that communication is clear and concise between internal teams and external resources
- Attend weekly status meetings
- Coordinate and schedule meetings
- Lead internal team meetings on project progress or check-ins with the team
- Create project reports for stakeholders
- Delegate tasks on the project to internal teams and external resources best positioned to complete them
- Serve as a point of contact for teams when multiple units are assigned to the same project to ensure team actions remain in synergy
- Collaborate and manage internal and external stakeholders as required per project.
Project Briefing
- Understand project requirements and objectives, developing plans to ensure successful execution and delivery
- Prioritise and plan timelines for each project and communicate with team members who are responsible for contributing to each project
- Brief internal teams and partners.
Project Management
- Create and manage projects within the chosen Project Management tool
- Work with the Creative Director to optimise workload and assignments across the Creative Team
- Traffic all creative projects
- Develop and manage rollout schedules from creative inception to final delivery
- Manage project execution
- Manage the campaign review process
- Coordinate cross-functional teams through meetings and progress measurement.
Creative Management
- Review and manage the reverts on creative work presented by the internal team
- Monitor the change and quality of creative output from the Creative Teams
- Oversee the delivery of brand creative projects
- Oversee the delivery of creative work from Creative Team – providing feedback and ensuring work remains on brand and on brief
- Work with the creative team to develop the most appropriate and effective materials to meet brand objectives
- Manage the approval of all creative in conjunction with the Creative Director
- Perform quality control on the project throughout development and before the project is released to the Creative Director/Traffic Manager.
Proposals
- Assist the Creative Director / Account Director with generating costings and quotes for projects
- Where applicable, assist with the development of presentations for proposals.
Various other ad hoc duties as assigned.
Requirements
The successful candidate must have/be:
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 3-5 years’ experience working in a creative environment
- A working knowledge of Adobe Premiere and Adobe Creative Suites and Microsoft office, Dropbox & G-suite
- Ability to follow & manage Brand guidelines & consistency
- Team player with internal/external partner relations
- Ability to work well under pressure, multitask and meet strict deadlines
- Ability to work well with all levels of staff, partners & suppliers
- Good communication skills
- Demonstrate excellent organisational skills with a keen eye for detail
- Ability to make subjective decisions regarding subject matter and projects
- Must be based in Johannesburg.
Should you not receive a response within 10 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
City: Remote in Johannesburg
Level of Expertise: Mid-Senior
Remuneration: Negotiable
Consultant: Michelle
Reference Number: #Mich1647
