About the Role

We are looking for a Project Manager & Strategist to join our growing team. This person will guide the process and logistical implementation necessary to translate ideas into strategic, creative, and/or digital products for organizations working in the social-impact space.

This person is someone who is equally energized by checking things off of a well-organized to-do list as much as they are by facilitating workshops, collaborating with designers and technologists, and dreaming up new and unexpected ways to help our client’s shape and sharpen their brands.

The ideal candidate is a blend of strategic and creative thinking with 3-5 years of client-facing agency experience— internships will be considered. Working in, with, or adjacent to the for-purpose sector is a major plus.

In your most recent role you have:

• Successfully led a project from start to finish coordinating between the client and a team of strategist, designers, and technologists
• Anticipated potential roadblocks and addressed and shared learnings
• Synthesized complex information and diverse points of view into clear and compelling communications
• Delivered effective and engaging presentations
• Been sought out as a resource and creative problem-solver by others

Key Responsibilities:

Client Project Management (50%)

• Manage multiple, concurrent projects from start to finish, with a focus on larger website builds, incorporating Radish standards and processes in the delivery of client work
• Create project plans, timelines, and manage day-to-day tasks
• Set and manage client expectations, communicating updates, and project progress
• Manage creative reviews with the design team, vetting and communicating client feedback
• Triage incoming client requests, fielding questions, and determining appropriate solutions
• Plan out development sprints and oversee deployments
• Support website launches, QA new features and sites as needed
• Ensure that all project materials, documentation, and assets are organized properly

Research and Insights (25%)

• Conduct design research using methods including, but not limited to—1×1 stakeholder interviews, survey design and distribution, focus groups, user testing
• Generate rich insights informed by quantitative and qualitative data
• Craft compelling presentations to present concepts with clarity to senior and executive-level clients

Project Ideation and Strategy (25%)

• Come up with original concepts, scopes of work, and creative approaches to achieving client goals for new projects and proposals
• Collaborate with two Project Managers and one Project Coordinator on the team to identify project needs and determine solutions
• Lead or advise during the strategy phase to create project vision and execution plans
• Run post-project reviews and synthesize lessons learned to integrate into future projects and best practices

Perks + Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with FSA options
• Pre-tax MTA Metrocards
• Available 401(k) plans
• Opportunities for professional development
• We close two weeks for winter break
• Flexible vacation policy
• Free Citibike membership and discounts at NYC gyms
• An awesome office vibe, and culture that prioritizes work/life balance
• Kitchen stocked with snacks and beer (when we’re back in the office)
• Incentive program to encourage volunteer work
• Fun (seriously!) team-building days
• Friendly, hard-working, and supportive team

About Radish Lab

Radish Lab grew out of a simple premise: what if, on a daily basis, we could work on creative projects that we sincerely believe in and could contribute to in meaningful ways? We are a creative agency that specializes in strategy, branding, design, and digital for organizations seeking to make meaningful change.

Applicants please do not hesitate to apply if your experience does not perfectly match with the qualifications listed below

• Three to five year of experience managing strategy, brand, design, and digital projects (preferably in an agency setting, or other client-services environment)
• Familiarity with web development process and concepts and project management methodologies
• Familiarity with basic design process, as well as working knowledge of design tools and creative production
• A commitment to progressive social change movements, and a desire to work on mission-driven projects
• A desire to work with a small, talented team of nice people committed to making their jobs as fun and meaningful as possible
• Bonus points for German, Spanish, or Portuguese speakers

Location

The position is based in our Brooklyn office. We are all temporarily working remotely until further notice. If you are away from New York but planning to return by January 2021 we are open to discussing more in detail.