We're looking for a creative and innovative Creative Project Manager to join our team. This person will lead our creative and influencer teams, guiding campaign strategy and managing a team of creative individuals.
WHO WE ARE
Direct Agents is an independent, growth marketing consultancy at the intersection of technology and human ingenuity
CLIENTS WE'VE WORKED WITH INCLUDE
Marvel, NBA, NYSE, WacoalCW, Morgan Stanley, and more
WHY DIRECT AGENTS
We believe that personal success comes from the hard work that you put in. We skip the politics and bureaucracy and empower you to directly impact the speed of your growth. Below is just some of what sets us apart and the opportunities you'll have to thrive:

• Certified Minority Owned Business by the National Supplier Diversity Council: We are one of the few agencies to be 48% BIPOC across the agency and 38% of senior leadership. Additionally, we celebrate our 60% Female representation, 40% of senior leadership.
• Access to Cutting-Edge Practices: Stay at the forefront of the industry with forward-thinking practices across major technology platforms like Google AI search, Meta, TikTok, and Amazon
• Future Forward AI: Future proof your career with access to AI research and best practices for AI powered Data analysis, efficiency and custom AI Chatbots
• Personalized Career Development: Receive tailored support for your professional journey, including direct access to executive leaders who are invested in your success
• Continuous Learning Opportunities: Engage in a variety of internal and external training programs and conferences covering technical skills, professional growth, leadership and management

HOW YOU'LL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Visionary Leadership: Provide leadership and direction to the creative and influencer marketing team. Set clear goals, foster a culture of creativity and collaboration, and empower team members to reach their full potential.
• Team Management: Oversee the day-to-day operations of the creative and influencer marketing team, including resource allocation, project management, and performance evaluation.
• Team Mentorship: Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and knowledge. Manage a network of freelancers for project overflow work.
• Creative & Influencer Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive creative and influencer marketing strategies that align with overall business objectives. Drive brand awareness, engagement, and conversion through compelling content and authentic partnerships.
• New Business Development: Partner with sales and business development teams to craft winning pitches and proposals. Actively participate in client presentations and RFP responses, showcasing your expertise and passion for creative and influencer solutions.
• Campaign Execution: Oversee the end-to-end execution of creative and influencer campaigns, ensuring seamless project management, on-time delivery, and measurement of KPIs.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate effectively with internal teams to integrate creative and influencer efforts into broader marketing initiatives.

YOUR BACKGROUND

• 3 years of creative services experience, with at least 1 years of people management experience
• Experience in managing creative services and design teams with an emphasis on social design, print asset design, copywriting, and website design
• Proven track record in creative sales, including developing and executing sales strategies for creative services
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to craft compelling and unique messaging
• Ability to understand and effectively drive "big picture" business goals
• Ability to achieve measurable business outcomes and high attention to detail and efficiency
• Strong knowledge of creative performance, platform trends, and vertical expertise in performance and growth marketing digital creative assets
• Must be self-motivated and able to take the initiative to get the job done with the ability to adapt swiftly to changing priorities
• Working experience in Influencer marketing and managing UGC content is required.

OUR AWARD-WINNING PEOPLE FIRST CULTURE
6x Winner of Crain's Best Places to Work (2018 - present)
Most Dedicated to Employee Growth finalist in Digiday's Work Life Awards
This role is based in our NYC office and you must reside or be willing to relocate within commuting distance of the office for this role. Our company hybrid schedule requires a minimum of 3 days/week in office. The beginning week of each month follows a 4-day schedule for our "Team Collaboration Week".

THE ESSENTIALS & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary of $85,000 - $100,000 based on experience, with annual performance-based reviews and potential for bi-annual bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and mental health benefits, including access to top providers like One Medical, Talkspace, KindBody, and Health Advocate.
• Generous PTO, including vacation time (15-24 days/year), sick/safe leave, your birthday off, and up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Summer Fridays with half-day schedules from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
• New MacBook Pro laptop and commuter benefits to support your work-life balance.

Our Vibrant Workplace & Culture:
Enjoy our newly built penthouse loft office with stunning views over the Flatiron District, located in the heart of NYC on 5th Ave. We prioritize a fun and collaborative work environment, offering:

• Monthly team outings and happy hours to unwind and connect.
• Pop-up adventures like art gallery walks, sporting events, and Escape rooms.
• Signature annual events including Field Day, a Halloween costume contest, Friendsgiving, a themed holiday mega-party, and a company ski trip.
• In-office perks like FIKA breaks, breakfast and bagel days, and Wine Down Thursdays.

COME AS YOU ARE
We think of our organization as a tight-knit team built on a foundation of respect. Your gender, your skin color, who you love, or who your big shot uncle is doesn't make a difference here. Direct Agents is a progressive and open-minded meritocracy. If you're smart and good at what you do, come as you are.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. Direct Agents makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.