Communal is on the hunt for a dynamic, go-getting project manager to thoughtfully guide the internal and external operations of our growing business. We’re looking for someone who is proactive, intuitive, and able to balance their left-brain organization with our right-brain creativity.

Communal is a full-service creative agency bringing startup brands to life with beautiful design, smart copy, and compelling visuals. We are a team of creators, working collaboratively with one other and our clients to build brands that disrupt industries and delight consumers. Each member of our team plays an integral role in both brand development and the client relationship.

The Communal project manager is comfortable working across the business and must have experience managing creative teams. We’re looking for someone who can make our internal process tighter and more effective by identifying roadblocks and implementing solutions. You’re obsessed with to-do lists and task management, you follow up on follow ups, and you recognize what needs doing before it needs doing and get it done. You keep everyone on the same page, while recognizing the fluidity of the creative process, and you can balance the day-to-day needs of the business with a large-scale operational expansion—from tactical problem-solving and communication to business growth and strategy.

You’ll be excited by keeping track of all the things. You’ll be managing (and keeping us within!) scope, timeline, and budget for each project and communicating clearly and effectively with clients. You will also play a key role in creative production, by supporting the execution of print and packaging, digital products, and content creation. This role reports to our founder & creative director, and you’ll be working directly with our dedicated team of designers, copywriters, and brand managers, as well as directly with our clients to ensure communications are flowing, deadlines are outlined, and we’re creating space for exceptional thinking and successful doing.

For serious inquiries, send us an email with "Project Manager" in the subject line, including your linkedin link, a short bio, and your favorite piece of content that's getting you through these wild times to jobs@communalcreative.com

What you’ll be doing: (A non-exhaustive list)

• Managing the process and BTS of building brands, from timelines and resource tracking to scope management and cross-team communication.
• Creating, upholding, and maintaining project schedules, budgets, and timelines.
• Handling project invoicing, estimates, and expense tracking (in your sweatpants, for now).
• Working with our team and clients to ensure all feedback is captured and any roadblocks are cleared.
• Engaging with our freelancer network and managing freelance resources.
• Helping source, manage, and engage with external partners (including print vendors and digital product developers) to execute projects.

What you’ll need:

• 4-6 years experience working in project management with a creative or design team.
• A (slight) obsession with to-do lists and task management (Asana know-how is a plus).
• To be deeply intuitive to both team and client needs.
• The ability to present ideas clearly, efficiently, and professionally, and translate needs from one team to another.
• To be comfortable managing client expectations and ensuring high-quality deliverables.
• Prior experience at a small agency or in-house is a plus.
• Experience in print production and/or digital product is a big plus.
• To enjoy working collaboratively with a new group of work friends. ☺

What it means to join the Communal team:

The Communal team is made up of creative problem solvers. With many collective years working at growing startups, we think and operate like in-house while bringing an outsider’s fresh point of view. Whatsmore, we’re woman-owned and led, making us a happy anomaly in the branding world. By joining Communal, you’ll not only be a vital member of our team, you’ll be part of building something bigger, together.

Where we live:

In the historic Chelsea neighborhood, just steps from Madison Square Park, our bright and airy studio welcomes you from the moment you walk in. We like to hold an idea in our hands. Moodboards decorate our walls and we’re constantly rearranging, reconsidering, and adding new ideas that inspire and delight us. Our open space and large communal tables make it easy to pull up a chair and collaborate on the fly.

In addition to flexible hours and a laid-back culture, here’s some other good stuff we offer:

• A sunny desk spot with all the tools you need on day one OR a digital onboarding experience that’s as seamless as we can make it, and a Welcome Happy Hour.
• Nutritious office snacks, freshly brewed coffee, tea, and (more often than not) wine.
• A paid winter holiday break in addition to a flexible paid vacation policy.
• Full health, dental, and vision coverage.
• A close-knit and supportive team culture, including book clubs, inspiration outings, museum visits, and Friday fun lunches.

Our team prioritizes innate kindness, creative curiosity, and hearty belly laughs. We look for ways to connect with each other inside and outside the office.

Come work with us. ♥