Project Manager - I

Creative Traffic Manager•Dreamforce (Contract) (Project Manager•I)

Duration:

2+ months

Location:

Hybrid•San Francisco, CA and 3 days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) Our client is seeking an experienced, proactive, and detail-oriented Creative Traffic Manager to support the high-volume creative production needs for Dreamforce, our flagship global event. This critical role ensures timely and accurate trafficking of all creative deliverables, serving as the operational backbone of our creative production process. The ideal candidate has experience working in a fast-paced agency or in-house creative department and thrives in managing complex campaigns with thousands of assets. You'll be a key liaison between design, production, and marketing teams—keeping schedules on track, processes optimized, and communication clear. Key Responsibilities Own the trafficking process for 15,000+ individual graphics assets related to Dreamforce. Manage and maintain digital routing systems to ensure on-time delivery and adherence to project timelines. Coordinate the ongoing flow of work in and out of the studio and production teams. Partner with Studio, Creative, Program Management, Production, and Marketing teams to align on schedules, priorities, and milestones. Uphold and enforce creative quality and review standards set by department leads. Core Tasks Attend and contribute to interdepartmental briefings and daily team stand-ups. Route mechanicals and proofs for internal approvals via digital tools. Release approved files to production and ensure accuracy of final output. Proactively communicate project status and escalate roadblocks or bottlenecks. Maintain transparency and visibility into the production process across teams. Qualifications 2+ years of experience in traffic/project management within an advertising, marketing, or creative environment. Excellent organizational and communication skills—both written and verbal. Strong familiarity with Google Workspace and Slack (advanced user capabilities preferred). Experience with online proofing and project management tools such as ProofHQ, ClickUp, Asana, or similar. Proven ability to thrive in high-pressure, fast-moving environments. Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience preferred. Collaborative, accountable, and solutions-oriented team player.