What are the responsibilities and job description for the Creative Resource Manager position at Wasserman?
Wasserman operates at the epicenter of sports, music, entertainment and culture, serving talent, brands and properties on a global scale. Our brands and properties division works with iconic brands and rights holders, supporting business growth through all marketing disciplines. We're a trusted partner to every major league, team and venue, building meaningful connections between brands, properties and fans.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 69 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.
Job Description
The Creative Resourcing Manager role at Wasserman plays a critical role in enabling high-impact creative work by ensuring the effective allocation of talent across projects. This individual serves as a strategic partner to both creative and operational leadership, working to align team capabilities with project requirements, forecast resource needs, and maintain balanced workloads that support both business success and employee well-being.
This role calls for a strategic, detail-oriented leader with operational precision and a deep understanding of the creative process. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused, with the ability to build trusted cross-functional relationships and make resourcing decisions that balance business needs with team growth. By thoughtfully managing talent allocation, timelines, and organizational priorities, the Creative Resourcing Manager ensures creative teams are empowered to deliver their best work—fueling a healthy, high-performing department and driving exceptional client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role
Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Headquartered in Los Angeles, Wasserman's presence spans 28 countries and more than 69 cities, including New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Madrid, Mexico City, Toronto, Paris and Sydney. For more information, please visit www.teamwass.com.
Job Description
The Creative Resourcing Manager role at Wasserman plays a critical role in enabling high-impact creative work by ensuring the effective allocation of talent across projects. This individual serves as a strategic partner to both creative and operational leadership, working to align team capabilities with project requirements, forecast resource needs, and maintain balanced workloads that support both business success and employee well-being.
This role calls for a strategic, detail-oriented leader with operational precision and a deep understanding of the creative process. The ideal candidate is proactive, collaborative, and solutions-focused, with the ability to build trusted cross-functional relationships and make resourcing decisions that balance business needs with team growth. By thoughtfully managing talent allocation, timelines, and organizational priorities, the Creative Resourcing Manager ensures creative teams are empowered to deliver their best work—fueling a healthy, high-performing department and driving exceptional client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategically assign creative team members to projects based on skillset, availability, brand experience, and growth objectives.
- Collaborate closely with Project Managers, Creative Directors, and department leads to understand project scopes and timelines and to accurately forecast resourcing needs.
- Monitor and manage workloads across the creative team, proactively identifying capacity issues and recommending adjustments or additional support as needed.
- Maintain and optimize resourcing planning tools and trackers (e.g., ASANA) to reflect real-time allocations and staffing projections.
- Provide reporting and insights on team utilization, availability, and potential skills gaps.
- Assist in developing creative fee and budget estimates for upcoming and new business projects.
- Serve as an advocate for the creative team, balancing workload demands with individual growth, morale, and long-term development goals.
- Collaborate with HR and recruiting to support onboarding of creative hires and freelance talent, ensuring a seamless integration into the team.
- Track and manage freelance contracts, including renewal timelines and performance feedback.
- Act as a liaison between creative and operational teams, facilitating clear communication around resourcing priorities and timelines.
- Attend and contribute to weekly resourcing and project meetings to stay aligned with current and upcoming project needs.
- Assist in drafting internal communications and support the planning of departmental meetings and initiatives.
- 3–6 years of experience in creative operations, project management, or a similar resourcing role within a creative, marketing, or agency environment.
- Demonstrated experience working closely with creative teams and a strong understanding of creative workflows and terminology.
- Proficient in resource management platforms (experience with ASANA preferred) and Excel/Google Sheets.
- Strong organizational and communication skills with an ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
- Emotionally intelligent, collaborative, and capable of navigating sensitive situations with professionalism and discretion.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and solutions-driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
Actual base salary is dependent on several factors including but not limited to; market dynamics, location and region, experience, specialized skills/training (education), level of responsibility, budgetary considerations, tenure at the company (for current employees), etc. The salary range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Compensation decisions are dependent on circumstances of each role
Wasserman does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, marital status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other reason prohibited by law in provision of employment opportunities and benefits.
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000
