Colle+McVoy
Creative Resource Manager
Colle+McVoy, Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States, 55400
Colle McVoy
Colle McVoy is a full-service creative agency that builds enduring relationships between forward-thinking brands and people. We believe these times of rapid change are filled with opportunities, so we constantly strive to push the boundaries of creativity, pressure test best practices and create new brand futures. To thrive, we need Intrepid Thinkers - people who are fearless and adventurous, relentlessly pushing past conventional boundaries into interesting new spaces.
We nurture a creatively driven, award-winning culture, rife with opportunities for people to grow, advance, evolve and develop new skillsets. At CM, everyone is empowered to create their own career path and where people can be the inspired, energized, authentic individuals they are. As a Certified B Corporation, we believe a better future means we have a responsibility to use our expertise as a force for good to benefit all people, communities and the planet. We welcome applicants seeking meaningful careers that never stop evolving and who share our values of passion, partnership, integrity and courage.
Job Overview
Creative Resource Manager
The Creative Resource Manager plays a pivotal role in optimizing and staffing the creative talent needs of today and tomorrow. The ideal candidate will have an eye for talent and strong ties to the creative community. You will be a trusted advisor to leadership, balancing team dynamics, project demands, and financial implications. Your expertise will help teams deliver extraordinary creative work while nurturing an inclusive and innovative culture.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with creative talent and leadership to make staffing recommendations that align with skillsets, career goals, and project needs.Collaborate with account management, project managers, and business development, keeping informed on current and upcoming projects.Identify and address resourcing opportunities, working with account and project management leads to ensure key client deliverables are met.Lead weekly resourcing meetings to optimize utilization of creative talent and address under- or over-utilization.Source and recruit freelance talent when internal resources are exhausted, ensuring top industry talent is engaged for short-term needs.Collaborate with department leaders and project managers to review monthly utilization reports, providing insights and action plans.Partner with the HR/Talent team on onboarding new hires, ensuring smooth transitions.Implement, optimize, and maintain an internal resourcing platform to reflect accurate data.Continuously drive process improvements to nurture an inclusive and innovative culture.Maintain a strong working knowledge of how creative work moves through the system to ensure efficient resource allocation.Exercise patience and flexibility in managing dynamic schedules, evolving priorities, and shifting workloads.Uphold confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.Required Skills
Deep understanding of creative roles and processes within an agency, with the ability to navigate complex resource needs.Ability to manage competing demands and changes in a fast-paced environment with a proactive and collaborative approach.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple initiatives across integrated work streams.Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.Strategic and tactical thinking skills with a practical problem-solving approach.Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to run reports, create and track utilization and provide actionable insights.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.At least 5 years of experience in a creative advertising agency.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with strong Excel skills for managing resource data.Workfront knowledge a plus.Experience in sourcing and deploying professional creative talent.Ability to travel as needed.
About Colle Mcvoy
Named a 2024 Ad Age A-List Standout Agency and Adweek's 2023 Midsize Agency of the Year, Colle McVoy's nimble talent model unlocks holistic creative problem solving with capabilities that span the entire marketing ecosystem: brand and influencer strategy, design, experiential, social, branded content, media, earned creative PR and more. Backed by an award-winning culture, we've earned Best Place To Work honors year over year. For more information, visit collemcvoy.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook or X.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunities
Colle McVoy is a full-service creative agency that builds enduring relationships between forward-thinking brands and people. We believe these times of rapid change are filled with opportunities, so we constantly strive to push the boundaries of creativity, pressure test best practices and create new brand futures. To thrive, we need Intrepid Thinkers - people who are fearless and adventurous, relentlessly pushing past conventional boundaries into interesting new spaces.
We nurture a creatively driven, award-winning culture, rife with opportunities for people to grow, advance, evolve and develop new skillsets. At CM, everyone is empowered to create their own career path and where people can be the inspired, energized, authentic individuals they are. As a Certified B Corporation, we believe a better future means we have a responsibility to use our expertise as a force for good to benefit all people, communities and the planet. We welcome applicants seeking meaningful careers that never stop evolving and who share our values of passion, partnership, integrity and courage.
Job Overview
Creative Resource Manager
The Creative Resource Manager plays a pivotal role in optimizing and staffing the creative talent needs of today and tomorrow. The ideal candidate will have an eye for talent and strong ties to the creative community. You will be a trusted advisor to leadership, balancing team dynamics, project demands, and financial implications. Your expertise will help teams deliver extraordinary creative work while nurturing an inclusive and innovative culture.
Responsibilities
Build and maintain strong relationships with creative talent and leadership to make staffing recommendations that align with skillsets, career goals, and project needs.Collaborate with account management, project managers, and business development, keeping informed on current and upcoming projects.Identify and address resourcing opportunities, working with account and project management leads to ensure key client deliverables are met.Lead weekly resourcing meetings to optimize utilization of creative talent and address under- or over-utilization.Source and recruit freelance talent when internal resources are exhausted, ensuring top industry talent is engaged for short-term needs.Collaborate with department leaders and project managers to review monthly utilization reports, providing insights and action plans.Partner with the HR/Talent team on onboarding new hires, ensuring smooth transitions.Implement, optimize, and maintain an internal resourcing platform to reflect accurate data.Continuously drive process improvements to nurture an inclusive and innovative culture.Maintain a strong working knowledge of how creative work moves through the system to ensure efficient resource allocation.Exercise patience and flexibility in managing dynamic schedules, evolving priorities, and shifting workloads.Uphold confidentiality and professionalism when handling sensitive information.Required Skills
Deep understanding of creative roles and processes within an agency, with the ability to navigate complex resource needs.Ability to manage competing demands and changes in a fast-paced environment with a proactive and collaborative approach.Highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple initiatives across integrated work streams.Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, both written and verbal.Strategic and tactical thinking skills with a practical problem-solving approach.Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to run reports, create and track utilization and provide actionable insights.Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent industry experience.At least 5 years of experience in a creative advertising agency.Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), with strong Excel skills for managing resource data.Workfront knowledge a plus.Experience in sourcing and deploying professional creative talent.Ability to travel as needed.
About Colle Mcvoy
Named a 2024 Ad Age A-List Standout Agency and Adweek's 2023 Midsize Agency of the Year, Colle McVoy's nimble talent model unlocks holistic creative problem solving with capabilities that span the entire marketing ecosystem: brand and influencer strategy, design, experiential, social, branded content, media, earned creative PR and more. Backed by an award-winning culture, we've earned Best Place To Work honors year over year. For more information, visit collemcvoy.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook or X.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Equal Opportunities