Project Manager

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  • Whalar Group
Job Summary
Location
New York ,NY 10025
Job Type
Contract
Visa
Any Valid Visa
Salary
PayRate
Qualification
BCA
Experience
2Years - 10Years
Posted
19 Dec 2024
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Job Description
Job Title: Project Manager

Work Location: NYC

Start Date: ASAP

Named one of WorkLife's 50 Best Places to Work and one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies, Whalar Group is a global creator company on a mission to liberate the creative voice.

Creators are at the heart of everything we do! We are a curious, diverse team of 300 individuals around the world who are passionate about the Creator Economy. Our proximity, understanding, and trust of creators evolved into a first-of-its-kind creator ecosystem. Under Whalar Group, there are six companies: Whalar, a global creator agency; Whalar Talent,a full-service, 360° creator and talent management company; Foam, a suite of AI tools, templates, and services; Moby Ventures, a creator-centric venture studio; Umi Games, a groundbreaking gaming studio; and The Lighthouse, an IRL campus for creators and their teams.

About the role:

As the Project Manager for our Design & Video Studio, you will be the vital link between the creative leadership team and our talented design professionals. Your role will focus on the efficient delegation of tasks, prioritization of projects, and overall management of workflows within a decentralized studio environment. You will ensure that projects are delivered on time and meet the high standards expected by both our internal teams and clients.
Here's what you'll do day to day:
  • Collaborate with Leadership: Work closely with the Creative Leadership Team to prioritize tasks and streamline project workflows, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.
  • Task Delegation: Oversee the delegation of design and video production tasks to the creative team, providing clear instructions and expectations for each project.
  • Project Management: Utilize project management tools to track progress, set deadlines, and ensure timely delivery of creative assets.
  • Resource Allocation: Assess team capacity and allocate resources effectively, balancing workloads across the design and video teams.
  • Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between internal teams and clients, facilitating communication and gathering feedback to ensure client satisfaction.
  • Creative Support: Assist in brainstorming sessions and contribute to the ideation process, providing insights that enhance creative outcomes.
  • Quality Control: Review and provide constructive feedback on creative deliverables, ensuring they meet brand standards and project objectives.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate and refine project management processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the studio.
  • Market Awareness: Stay up-to-date with industry trends, ensuring our design and video outputs remain relevant and innovative.

Here's what we're looking for:
  • Experience: 5-7 years of project management experience within a creative environment, ideally in advertising or a related industry.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven ability to lead teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously, fostering collaboration and motivation.
  • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, capable of articulating project goals and updates clearly.
  • Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills with an ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello) and design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) is a plus.
  • Cultural Insight: A strong understanding of cultural and social media trends, particularly as they relate to branding and audience engagement.
  • Problem-Solving: Ability to think critically and solve problems proactively, maintaining a positive attitude under pressure.

This hybrid role, based in Hudson Yards, NY, offers flexibility and collaboration, allowing you to choose any three days a week to work from our vibrant office. Enjoy a collaborative environment with top-tier amenities, including beverages, snacks, and weekly happy hours, fostering productivity and camaraderie. This position combines the best of both worlds, offering the freedom to balance in-office interactions with remote work flexibility.

The salary range for this role is $80,000 - $85,000 and serves as a general guideline reflecting the potential compensation for the role. The final salary offer will be determined based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors such as the candidate's experience, expertise, alignment with the position's requirements, and, ultimately budget approvals.
Our values:

At Whalar Group, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) isn't just a statement, it's our collective strength. Our people are our superpower. A diverse team and inclusive leadership have shaped Whalar Group since our inception in 2016, fueling a constant evolution of growth. We champion a culture of respect and empathy, fostering a sense of belonging that transcends demographics. We hire individuals of all backgrounds and empower them to thrive, challenge stereotypes, and actively break societal barriers. Learn more.
Our benefits and perks:

Whalar Group provides flexible benefits and collaborative work environments and experiences so employees can work productively in a setting that best and uniquely suits their needs.
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 25 days of PTO + sick days + winter break
  • 401k: up to 4% matching
  • Monthly phone/internet reimbursement
  • Yearly professional development stipend
  • New joiner home office allowance
  • Fertility benefits
  • Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave
  • Calm App subscription (add up to 4 dependents)
  • Volunteer days
  • Identity theft protection and legal assistance
  • Company-paid life and disability insurance
  • Extra voluntary life insurance policy
  • Voluntary hospital and critical illness insurance
  • Voluntary pet insurance
  • Employee resource groups

Whalar Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including hiring, promotions, training, working conditions, compensation, and benefits.
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