Who are we?

MATTE is a 360° full-service creative studio at the convergence of hype, storytelling and design. We bring people together to inspire new ways of engaging, to provoke long term progress, and to entertain audiences around the world, while helping forward-thinking brands and institutions nimbly and truly do the same. Our studio capabilities range from strategic ideation and insights, creative development, branding and identity, experiential, web design and development, campaigns and content creation, all the way through full-scale production and execution.

About this role:

MATTE Projects is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to support our Campaign and Content projects within the Client Services team.. This role requires a certified Agile Project Manager who is adept at internal resourcing of the creative team, ensuring optimal workflow and efficient project execution. The ideal candidate will serve as a core liaison between the creative, production and client service teams, managing timelines, resources, and deliverables to drive success across branding, identity, campaign, and content initiatives. This person will provide a consistent source of truth, from beginning of a project through to delivery/execution.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning Lead development and maintenance of timelines, estimates, and Statements of Work in coordination with Client Services, Creative and Production teams
• Project Kick Off: Work with stakeholders to cast, define briefs, build a roadmap, and delegate by breaking down project plans into smaller tasks for project teams.
• Resource Management: Collaborate with Creative Directors and Client Service to identify and secure resources for various work streams and deliverables against Statements of Work (SOWs).
• Timeline Ownership: Develop and maintain comprehensive, visual timelines for each work stream, track and report progress to all stakeholders
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Maintain strong communication practice and documentation to effectively manage resource allocation, workflows and the flow of information amongst project team
• Quality Control: Keep cross-functional teams faithful to the plan and SOW from kickoff to delivery, ensuring each project is on time, on budget, and meets MATTE standards.
• Administrative Management: Responsible for keeping internal systems & tools up to date
• Post-Project Evaluations: Conduct project retrospectives to assess outcomes, identify improvement opportunities, and integrate best practices for future projects.
• Team Collaboration: Cultivate a positive work environment by promoting teamwork, creativity, effective communication and inspiring the team with a solution-oriented approach
• Talent Management: Build a robust network of freelance talent across creative disciplines to supplement our internal resources as needed. Manage and expand our creative internship program.
• Industry Awareness: Stay up-to-date on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in project management and creative production.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Design, or a related field.
• Project Management certification preferred.

• 5-7 years of project management experience at a creative agency.
• Proven success managing multiple projects from inception to delivery, with a strong focus on timelines and budget adherence.
• Exceptional communication skills for effective cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, clients, and external partners.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities, with a commitment to detail and quality.
• Proficiency in project management software such as Asana, Trello, or Monday.com. Familiarity or experience with Airtable is a plus as we use this system internally.
• Experience or knowledge in Adobe Creative Suite and a passion for innovation, creativity, and effective storytelling.
• Flexibility to navigate changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Positive attitude, commitment to excellence, and focus on client satisfaction and team success.
• This role requires 4x day per week in office, located in Soho Manhattan

Compensation: $100,000-130,000/year based on experience

Benefits include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• 401k with a 4% company contribution max match
• Fully covered yearly Citibike membership
• Talkspace membership
• Competitive PTO package
• End of Year Recharge paid time off
• Sabbatical Program
• Parental Leave for all new parents

Everyone is welcome at MATTE - we're passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. MATTE provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, MATTE will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.