Student - Creative Design Associate - Athletic Marketing

Want to help grow the #1 "Fastest-Growing Agency"? Want to join a company whose brand is so strong that we get unsolicited clients reaching out every day? Want to help define the future of social media marketing? Movers+Shakers is a new kind of agency built for the era of lo-fi, authentic social. We act as a creative AOR, influencer agency, and production house -- streamlined to drive cultural relevance with Gen Z and Millennials.Brands like e.l.f., Netflix, Dove, Red Bull, and Tinder rely on Movers+Shakers to win on social and beyond. We've gotten our clients over 250 billion views on social -- from major brand moments to viral daily content.The hype doesn't stop with our clients' brands. Fast Company named Movers+Shakers one of the "Most Innovative Companies" in the world, and AdAge named us a "Small Agency of the Year" (three years in a row). Adweek called us, "the best agency in the world at creating campaigns on TikTok."We're really proud of our work, and we're even more proud of our culture. In their first week, new employees inevitably comment on how positive and supportive our workplace is. A month in, they're noting how little ego there is, and how departments collaborate surprisingly deeply. We only work with brands that share our commitment to spreading joy, and we have parted ways with client teams that don't treat our team with respect.Intrigued? Read on…REMOTE-FIRST CULTURE!• This role is required to be on the East Coast (or the Central Time Zone is okay).• Work from Home, WeWork, your mom's house, you choose! Our team is 100% remote-first.• All employees can have an All-Access WeWork pass to collaborate with teammates in your area or to simply change up your working environment.• Strong & tight-knit culture important to you? Us too! We've always been remote-first, and we've built a thriving culture. From zoom coffees to in-person hangouts, we thrive as a connected team. Most positions require some travel or time on site because of the needs of the role. For example: team meetings, client meetings, on-site production. Talk to your recruiter for more info!The RoleThe Director, Project Management is responsible for the strategic oversight and management of the agency's client portfolio. This role will ensure the portfolio is aligned with the agency's overall business objectives, resources are allocated effectively, and risks are mitigated. The Director will work closely with agency leadership, account teams, and project managers to drive portfolio performance and deliver value to clients. This role will ensure that project management standards and methodologies are followed across the portfolio of work, leading to the successful delivery of client projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.Responsibilities:• Project Management Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to the Project Management team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement.• Project Management Standards: Establish and maintain project management methodologies, tools, and processes to ensure consistent and efficient project execution.• Portfolio Performance: Monitor and analyze portfolio performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement.• Resource Allocation: Optimize resource allocation across the portfolio, ensuring projects are staffed appropriately and resources are used efficiently.• Risk Management: Identify and assess risks across the portfolio, developing and implementing mitigation strategies to minimize potential impact.• Financial Management: Manage the financial aspects of the portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting on financial performance.• Client Relationships: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring their needs are met and that the portfolio delivers value to their businesses.• Collaboration: Work closely with agency leadership, account teams, and project managers to ensure alignment and coordination across the portfolio.• Reporting & Analysis: Develop and maintain portfolio reporting dashboards, providing insights into portfolio performance, trends, and key metrics.• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and improve portfolio management processes, incorporating industry best practices and new technologies.• Spread joy ✨Qualifications:• 8+ years of project management experience in a marketing/creative agency or similar environment, with 2 years in a leadership role on a large book of business ($3M+)• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, with confidence leading internal teams and communicating with clients.• Proven ability to manage complex projects and teams with strong strategic thinking, analytical, and creative problem-solving skills.• Ability to establish, document, and refine standardized project management processes that promote efficiency, consistency, and quality.• Strong negotiation skills to navigate challenging conversations, reach agreements, and protect the agency's interests while maintaining client satisfaction.• Proactively identifies future trends and opportunities, anticipating potential risks and developing strategies to address them.• Understands the interconnectedness of projects and portfolios, considering the impact of decisions on the broader organization and its stakeholders.BASE SALARY RANGEOur estimated range for this role is $125,000-140,000*• Don't let this range drive your decision to apply. Actual compensation packages are based on the level of skill and experience each candidate brings to their role. Similarly, we are flexible with the level we are hiring for - they can be mid-senior level. For example, a person may apply for a Project Manager role, and we may assess that their skills are at the Senior Project Manager. Each level has its own compensation range.At Movers+Shakers, we pride ourselves on competitive salaries, and we work hard to ensure there is pay equity across the company. We welcome open and honest conversations about compensation in all of our initial calls. We look forward to meeting you! 🎵💃