Project Manager, Creative Services (Contract)
Contract length: ~2 months
Location: Remote US (working to Pacific Hours)
Rate: $80 p/h
Core responsibilities
You will keep the current creative pipeline moving and surface problems early:
Intake, prioritization, and scheduling.
Run the existing request process across Marketing, Community, and Art. Keep the asset calendar current and give everyone one clear view of what is in flight. Bring priority conflicts to the Director with options.
Timeline and deliverable management.
Track deadlines for game updates, social campaigns, and community events. Make sure assets land on time.
Reviews, approvals, and feedback loops.
Keep work moving between stakeholders and creative leads so nothing stalls waiting on sign-off.
Early risk flagging and escalation.
Flag slipping deadlines and conflicts as soon as you see them, and bring a proposed fix with each one.
Cross-functional communication.
Be the point of contact between creative, marketing, community, production, and publishing. Protect the creative team's bandwidth by filtering and batching requests.
Existing freelancers and vendors.
Coordinate and track work with partners already engaged, within current scope and budget.
Qualifications
We need someone who can ramp up in a week and exercise good judgment without deep studio context.
Required
Several years of project management or producing experience for creative or marketing teams
Experience managing artists, designers, or other creatives through intake, review, and delivery
Working knowledge of Google Workspace and waterfall/gantt chart project trackers.
Clear written and verbal communication, and comfort escalating early
Ability to work independently and learn a new team quickly
Preferred
Background in games, entertainment, or an agency
Experience coordinating freelancers or external vendors
Familiarity with social, community, or game update marketing cycles
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Skills Required
- Several years of project management or producing experience for creative or marketing teams
- Experience managing artists, designers, or other creatives through intake, review, and delivery
- Working knowledge of Google Workspace and waterfall or Gantt chart project trackers
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Comfort escalating issues early
- Ability to work independently and learn a new team quickly
- Background in games, entertainment, or an agency
- Experience coordinating freelancers or external vendors
- Familiarity with social, community, or game update marketing cycles
- Authorization to work for any employer in the United States without visa sponsorship
What We Do
thatgamecompany designs and develops artistically crafted, broadly accessible video games that push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. We respect our players and want to contribute meaningful, enriching experiences that touch and inspire them. We seek talent that values integrity and personal growth within an environment of intense collaboration and experimentation. Our mission - create timeless entertainment that make positive change to the human psyche worldwide.
