Creative Resource Manager

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. Manage creative resourcing across assigned marketing channels, aligning project needs with team capacity .

Posted 10/13/2026full-timeSchaumburg • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in resource management, project planning, and capacity forecasting, with a strong focus on optimizing team utilization and ensuring effective communication across creative teams. Proficient in using resource management tools to support strategic decision-making and enhance project delivery.

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Resource ManagementProject ManagementCapacity ForecastingCreative WorkflowsPMP Certification

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Hard Skills

Resource PlanningTalent AllocationProject Software ProficiencyTimeline DevelopmentScope Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationRelationship-BuildingStrategic ThinkingOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Resource Management ToolsCapacity Dashboards

Certifications & Qualifications

PMPPgMP

Industry Keywords

Marketing Production ProcessesAgency ExperienceCreative TeamsWorkload Balance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage creative resourcing across assigned marketing channels, aligning project needs with team capacity
Oversee intake of resource requests and assign designers, writers, motion artists, strategists, and other specialists based on availability, workload, and skills
Monitor team utilization and identify gaps, overload risks, and bottlenecks
Forecast future resource needs based on pipeline work, project plans, and business priorities
Collaborate with project managers and creative leads to reprioritize assignments as timelines shift
Facilitate communications to review workloads, dependencies, and blockers
Create visibility into resourcing plans and maintain accurate capacity dashboards and reports
Use resource management tools for scheduling, allocation, and workforce planning
Recommend hiring or upskilling strategies to address skill gaps
Escalate and resolve capacity risks before they affect delivery
Support high-priority projects by coordinating resourcing plans and timelines
Participate in kickoff and review meetings to ensure team alignment and staffing readiness
Champion workload balance and team wellbeing across creative teams
Advocate for staffing decisions that support quality, efficiency, and growth

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of experience in resource management, project management, or traffic management roles
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications/Advertising, or related field
Agency experience required
Strong understanding of creative workflows and marketing production processes
Experience with resource planning, capacity forecasting, and talent allocation
Proficiency in resource management tools and project software
PMP, PgMP, or similar certification is a plus
Experience developing timelines, scopes, or project plans is a plus
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
Strategic thinking and ability to execute details
Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
Ability to drive decision-making and lead conversations with cross-functional partners
Organized, proactive, and able to manage both urgency and calm
Resilient problem-solving and adaptability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
401(k)
Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
16 Hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to Give Back to Your Community
All the Equipment You Need to Do Your Best Work
Ongoing Learning & Development with a Dedicated Training Budget