Creative Manager (Temporary)

Position Overview: An entertainment industry client is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Creative Manager for a short-term, temporary assignment in their New York City office. This individual will support the Creative Department with project-based initiatives, creative production coordination, administrative responsibilities, and day-to-day project management. The ideal candidate is proactive, adaptable, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, creative environment.

Key Responsibilities: Support project management for internal and external creative teams, including coordinating production needs, managing outreach, tracking deliverables, and maintaining project timelines. Coordinate with external creative partners and vendors as needed, overseeing assignments, production schedules, deliverables, and post-production timelines. Prepare and deliver regular project status updates and reports to the Head of Creative. Oversee the receipt, organization, and archiving of photoshoot assets, including final photography files and production materials. Provide administrative support to the Head of Creative, including calendar management, meeting and travel coordination, expense reporting, correspondence, and special projects. Assist with photoshoot production, including sourcing and booking vendors, negotiating rates, and coordinating usage rights and licensing. Manage production-related documentation, including invoices, advances, vendor onboarding, certificates of insurance, artwork budgets, budget reconciliation, and creative agreements. Coordinate font licensing and artwork clearances, working directly with label teams, management, and external partners as needed. Research and develop artwork budgets, including costs associated with photoshoots, stock photography, and image licensing. Provide general operational and administrative support to the Creative Department to ensure projects remain organized and on schedule.

Preferred Qualifications: Previous experience in creative project management, production coordination, or administrative support within the entertainment, music, media, or creative industries. Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and competing priorities. Experience coordinating photoshoots, creative vendors, or production logistics is a plus. Familiarity with creative budgets, invoices, vendor agreements, and licensing processes preferred. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail. Proactive, resourceful, and comfortable working both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.