Free Range Studios

Free Range Studios is seeking a Project Manager responsible for managing print, web and/or web 2.0 design projects from initial estimates through implementation, product delivery and final billing. This work includes strategizing with and advising clients to best solve their communication challenges, managing and overseeing the project team made up of designers and programmers, maintaining an overall high standard of quality and offering superior customer service. Ideal candidate is an enthusiastic self-starter who's not afraid to admit being an Internet junkie.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Main responsibilities include:

• Represent Free Range at pitch meetings and have a working understanding of all Free Range services
• Develop scopes of work and budgets in response to requests for proposals (RFPs)
• Strategize with clients and designers about how to best solve client communication challenges
• Determine all project budgets/schedules and communicate them with the client
• Supervise all team employees in the context of each project
• Maintain high quality design with final review of projects in conjunction with the Art Director and Studio Director
• Monitor billable hours by job to ensure projects stay within budget as well as by employee to ensure hours are kept and employees are on task
• Coordinate with accounting to ensure all invoices are accurate and sent
• Assist as needed in coordinating web design intern program
• Resolve client problems or concerns

Qualifications and skills:

• Strong client management skills
• Skilled at multi-tasking and juggling competing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written skills including the ability to make clear presentations in client pitch meetings, brainstorming sessions and design presentations to clients
• Ability to compose and coordinate budgets, work plans and schedules. etc.
• Two years minimum of professional experience (ideally within a creative industry)
• Strong knowledge of web 2.0 tools, social networking tools and strategies
• Non-profit experience and/or demonstrated passion for progressive causes
• Track record of offering superior customer service

ABOUT FREE RANGE STUDIOS

Free Range Studios is creativity with a conscience. While other agencies work to sell products, we work to sell ideas that build a more just and sustainable world. We’re driven by a belief that the right stories told in revolutionary ways can transform society. Free Range Studios is relaxed, energetic, dog-friendly and highly productive. We have fun and work hard, occasionally long hours in the face of deadlines.

APPLYING

Resumes are being accepted immediately. First round of interviews will proceed on a rolling basis. The start date is ASAP. Serious applicants only. To apply, email a cover letter and resume with pay requirements and three references to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it No phone calls please. We highly encourage people of diverse backgrounds to apply.