Are you passionate about orchestrating creative excellence within the dynamic environment of an advertising agency? Do you thrive in managing resources across diverse creative projects and teams? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
As the Creative Resource Manager, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing resource planning, allocation, and scheduling within our creative department. Your primary responsibilities will involve ensuring that our projects are adequately staffed and efficiently managed to meet deliverables, all while maintaining the high standards of creativity and innovation our agency is known for. You’ll work closely with Creative Directors, Account Managers, and our Production team to optimize resource utilization and drive project success.
Key Responsibilities:
Resource Management:
- Collaborate with Creative Directors and Account Managers to assess resource needs for upcoming projects and campaigns, including studio and creative writing resources.
- Proactively identify and allocate the appropriate creative talent to each project, considering skill sets, experience, and project requirements.
- Manage resource schedules and workload distribution to ensure optimal utilization and timely delivery of projects.
- Act as a liaison between the creative team and other departments to facilitate seamless communication and collaboration.
Freelance Management:
- Develop and maintain relationships with freelance creatives, vendors, and talent agencies to expand our network of available resources, particularly across multiple creative disciplines.
- Utilize the most up-to-date tools and procedures for tracking, analytics, and process updates to effectively manage freelance resources.
- Provide guidance and support to freelancers, fostering a collaborative and productive working environment.
Project Coordination:
- Lead production meetings and track utilization weekly reports to ensure efficient resource management.
- Work closely with Project Managers and Production teams to ensure that resources are aligned with project timelines and objectives.
- Monitor project progress and resource utilization, identifying potential bottlenecks and implementing solutions to keep projects on track.
- Collaborate with Art and Creative Directors to assess project scope and requirements, adjusting resource allocations as necessary.
Process Improvement:
- Continuously evaluate and refine resource management processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and effectiveness, utilizing the most up-to-date tools and procedures.
- Implement best practices and tools for resource planning, scheduling, and tracking to streamline operations and improve project outcomes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in advertising, marketing, or a related field.
- Strong organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Experience in agency CRM and proficiency in the most up-to-date tools and procedures for resource management.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, with a passion for creativity and innovation.
- Demonstrated track record of building and maintaining a robust network of contacts and resources across multiple creative disciplines.
What does bMod provide?
- The flexibility of a private company, meaning the flexibility to create new positions and workstreams the match your value and growth.
- A hybrid working model that balances the convenience of working from home with the balance and connection of working in our office (or in a coworking space if you’re not in Montreal), at whatever ratio works best for you.
- Real flex time – we trust you to manage your time and don’t ask you to communicate your AFK time; once we’re clear on where we need to go, how we get there is up to you.
- 4-day holiday weekends in May, June, July and September, bMod Day off in March, and our annual holiday closure at the end of the year; up to 10 days off beyond stat holidays and your vacation
- Gold Standard health benefits– access to 24/7 telemedicine and membership in one of the very best health plans in the industry, with maximum payout covered by bMod and vision and dental included.
bMod is committed to diversity, inclusion, gender balance and maintaining an environment where all are offered fairness, kindness and equal opportunities
To apply for this job email your details to emma@bmodgroup.com.