Web Project Manager

Free Range Studios, a leading design studio for progressive non-profits, is looking for a highly motivated Web Project Manager to work in either its Washington, DC office or its Berkeley, CA office.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

  • Thorough knowledge of web process and design, including knowledge of CMS technologies
  • Strong client management skills
  • Ability to manage personnel
  • Skill at juggling competing priorities/Multitasking
  • Ability to make presentations in client pitch meetings
  • Ability to compose budgets, schedules, etc.
  • Experience coordinating schedules and direct work flow
  • Three plus years of professional experience
  • Excellent writing skills
  • Studio, or non-profit experience are a plus
  • Customer Service acumen
  • Efficiency and positive attitude in the face of competing deadlines

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The Web Project Manager is the hub for web jobs flowing through Free Range. From the initial pitch to assigning a job, to design and implementation and final billing, the Web Project Manager is responsible for ensuring that all web jobs run smoothly from start to finish, while meeting deadlines and staying within given budgets.

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, and with support from the Office Manager and Web Team Leader, the Web Project Manager’s specific responsibilities are to:

  • Represent Free Range at all web project pitch meetings and have a working understanding of all Free Range services (at times with the support of the president or staff)
  • Be familiar with web tool solutions and work with vendors
  • Liaison between clients and designers
  • Write contracts
  • Strategize with clients and designers about how to best solve their communication challenges
  • Determine all project budgets/schedules and communicate these to clients
  • Supervise all web designers
  • Schedule work with Traffic Manager
  • Monitor billable hours by job to ensure budgets are not exceeded
  • Coordinate with the bookkeeper in ensuring all invoices are accurate and sent
  • Resolve project and client concerns
  • Write proposals to respond to RFPs

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 offers competitive salaries that are commensurate with experience and is in line with the standards of the American Institute of Graphic Artists (AIGA). We also offer a generous benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance, and an employer sponsored IRA. Free Range Studios is relaxed, energetic, dog friendly and highly productive. We have fun and work hard, occasional 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 salary requirements and three references to: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .