About SketchDeck
SketchDeck is building the model for the next generation of creative agencies. Through a combination of technology, partnership, and a global talent community, SketchDeck gives marketers access to quality creative on demand. We work with clients from startups to well-known enterprise brands such as Dropbox, Rémy Cointreau, and Asana.
At SketchDeck, our global community is united by our values. Together, we commit to:
- Work as a team
- Push boundaries
- Act with humility
- Take ownership
- Have heart
As a remote-first company, these core values serve as the operating principles for our daily behaviors. They are more to us than a few feel-good mantras. Being a SketchDecker means you hold yourself and others accountable for preserving and progressing our culture.
About the Role
As a Senior Creative Project Manager at SketchDeck, you’ll lead day-to-day relationships and creative projects across some of our largest and most complex client accounts. You’ll oversee a portfolio of high-value, multi-project relationships—guiding design campaigns that range from fast-turn creative requests to large-scale brand initiatives.
Reporting to the Director of Accounts, you’ll play a key role in managing enterprise clients, mentoring team members, and shaping the processes that support excellence in SketchDeck’s creative operations.
What You’ll Do
Deliver high-quality creative projects that exceed client expectations
- Lead creative projects end-to-end—from scoping, budgeting, and timelines to delivery.
- Partner with Design Directors on creative strategy, ensuring brand consistency and design excellence.
- Review project briefs to ensure clarity, feasibility, and alignment with client goals.
- Manage multiple workstreams, budgets, and creative production timelines simultaneously.
- Allocate projects across your design team to meet deadlines and profitability goals.
- Review and approve deliverables for quality, brand alignment, and QC before delivery.
- Anticipate and resolve project challenges proactively through transparent communication.
- Obtain and manage POs/SOWs as needed to ensure profitable project delivery.
- Lead enterprise-level and integrated creative programs ranging from $25K–$100K+.
Nurture, retain, and grow client relationships
- Build trusted partnerships with enterprise and Fortune 100 clients.
- Guide new clients through onboarding and early project success.
- Lead quarterly business reviews and regular client check-ins to align on goals and creative priorities.
- Develop strategies to help clients maximize creative impact across their organization.
- Identify opportunities for growth, renewal, and expansion of client engagements.
- Collaborate closely with account and strategy teams to deliver a unified client experience.
Lead and inspire your team
- Manage and mentor a team of 1–2 Project Managers and 8+ designers/QC specialists.
- Lead daily standups to align priorities and drive momentum across multiple projects.
- Recruit, train, and coach new team members to support scaling creative delivery.
Ensure team members understand and champion client brands in every deliverable. - Demonstrate strong leadership and provide a clear progression path for direct reports.
Contribute as a senior leader at SketchDeck
- Continuously refine processes to improve creative quality, collaboration, and efficiency.
- Partner cross-functionally with Design, Strategy, Sales, and Accounts teams to deliver cohesive client solutions.
- Mentor other PMs and help foster a culture of ownership, curiosity, and excellence.
- Champion SketchDeck’s values—building trust, creativity, and growth within your team and across the company.
- 6–8+ years of creative project management experience (agency background required).
- Proven experience managing enterprise and Fortune 100 clients.
- Strong understanding of branding, campaigns, and integrated creative projects.
- Excellent executive communication and presentation skills—confident, charismatic, and adept at collaborating with senior stakeholders.
- Demonstrated leadership experience, capable of managing and mentoring 1–2 Project Managers (with progression path in year 2+).
- Skilled at work-stream management, budget tracking, and creative production timelines.
- Comfortable collaborating across creative, strategy, sales, and account teams.
- Highly organized, with strong proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Asana, Monday.com, or similar).
Strong creative sensibility and the ability to balance quality with business goals. - Excellent interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and solutions-focused approach.
- Partner cross-functionally with Design, Strategy, Sales, and Accounts teams to deliver cohesive client solutions.
- Mentor other PMs and help foster a culture of ownership, curiosity, and excellence.
- Champion SketchDeck’s values—building trust, creativity, and growth within your team and across the company.
Compensation: $95K–$115K OTE with uncapped commission.
Base Salary: $90,000–$105,000
- Health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
- 401(k) with company match
- Fully remote working environment (pre-COVID and continuing forward!)
- Paid time off that grows with tenure
- Annual company retreat
- Technology stipend: up to $1,500 for computer setup, plus $500 for home office
