Maskar Design

Job Description:
Maskar Design is looking for a project manager for it’s team. We are a small design agency that produces great work for both non-profit and for-profit clients. Our client roster includes larger non-profits, foundations, and city government and much of our work aims to make the world a better place. We offer health benefits, a 401K plan, paid vacations, smart co-workers, and a casual atmosphere. This is a full time position.

For us, the project manager is the main point of client contact. Responsibilities include developing estimates and budgets for both print and web projects, writing proposals and RFP responses, and working with the designers and developers to keep projects on-track and ensure requirements have been met. The position requires great communication and writing skills, strategic thinking, and attention to detail. Experience with graphic design (for print and web) is required. We are not looking for a designer, but we are looking for someone who understands how it all works and can contribute to making design beautiful and effective.

Skills Needed:

Able to work with and manage multiple projects and staff of in-house designers, freelance writers, designers, artists, web developers, photographers and print vendors to meet client objectives
Experienced with complex, long-term projects as well as smaller, quick-turn deliverables
Able to manage multiple projects/assignments on a daily basis
Able to lead web development process from planning, design, development and execution

Responsibilities:

Writes detailed proposals and statements of work to clearly define project scope, budget and timelines
Maintains frequent client interaction regarding project plan/statuses and responds promptly to all client communications
Effectively presents, sells and defends all agency work/proposals to clients
Edits and proofreads content for accuracy and tone.
Reviews and approves creative/production materials, copy, layouts, and production art, and coordinates client approval and feedback of each project stage
Responsible for accurate and timely billing, coordinates project timing and budgets
Contributes to account growth by identifying opportunities to increase revenue and methods to improve internal processes; cultivates new business opportunities from existing clients and client contacts
Counsels regularly with Creative Director to discuss opportunities, problems, potential problems and issues that impact the client relationship

Minimum Qualifications:

At least two years in account service/management at an advertising or marketing agency
Knowledge of WordPress and/or web development
Mac proficient
Strong organizational skills a must
Interactive/digital development knowledge a plus
Social media knowledge a plus

Interested?
Please send your resume, salary requirements, and a note to tell us why you might be a good person to talk to kate@maskar.com. Please, no phone calls.