Creative Project Coordinator
Location: Bolingbrook, IL
Job Type: Contract
Company: IDR
Category: Marketing
Job Description Apply Now
The Creative Project Coordinator plays a vital role in supporting the seamless execution of marketing and creative projects within a dynamic organization. This position is designed for professionals ready to take on the challenge of managing workflows, timelines, and communications for creative initiatives. As a Creative Project Coordinator, you will not be responsible for design work, but instead, focus on operational support, ensuring that creative deliverables are completed efficiently and on schedule. This role is highly valued in fast-paced marketing environments and offers an opportunity to make a significant impact in project management and creative operations.
Joining a leading marketing and creative organization, the Creative Project Coordinator collaborates closely with internal teams, external partners, and agencies to maintain project momentum. This position is ideal for individuals with a background in marketing, design, project management, or business, who are adept at juggling multiple priorities and thrive in collaborative settings. Working in Bolingbrook, IL offers the added benefit of being part of a thriving business community known for its innovative spirit and access to industry-leading organizations.
As a full-time Creative Project Coordinator, you will contribute to the operational success of creative teams by overseeing everything from project intake to delivery. This includes gathering essential project information, building and maintaining detailed timelines, and ensuring resources are allocated appropriately. You will act as a key point of contact for project status, proactively identifying gaps or risks, and coordinating communications to keep stakeholders informed and engaged. Your attention to detail and commitment to process improvement will be instrumental in driving successful project outcomes.
The Creative Project Coordinator role requires a combination of organizational excellence, strong communication skills, and a comprehensive understanding of digital creative development across various channels. Experience in working with creative, design, or marketing teams is essential, while exposure to retail media environments is considered an asset. If you are passionate about operational efficiency and enjoy working in a supportive, high-energy setting, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career in creative operations.
Creative Project Coordinator - Summary- Supports operational aspects of marketing and creative projects from initiation through delivery
- Collaborates with internal stakeholders, external partners, and agencies
- Ensures creative workflows are executed efficiently and on schedule
- Focuses on project coordination, not direct design or creative production
- Manage end-to-end creative operations, including project intake, briefing, timeline management, resource allocation, and delivery tracking
- Gather and review project submissions, identify gaps or risks, and ensure all necessary information is collected
- Build, maintain, and update project timelines, status documents, and tracking reports to monitor progress and deadlines
- Oversee day-to-day project activities, ensuring tasks move efficiently through each stage
- Coordinate communication with internal teams, external partners, and agencies to ensure smooth project workflows
- Facilitate clear and timely updates on project status to all stakeholders
- Support process improvements to enhance project efficiency and team collaboration
- Competitive compensation package designed to attract top talent
- Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) for long-term financial growth
- Access to a dedicated Engagement Manager focused on your success
- Opportunity to join an award-winning organization recognized for excellence in staffing
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Design, Project Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- 2-4 years of experience in creative operations, project management, trafficking, or creative services
- Experience collaborating with creative, design, or marketing teams; retail media experience is a plus
- Familiarity with digital creative development across multiple channels, such as social media, video, and online advertising
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
- Strong communication and interpersonal abilities
- Highly organized and detail-oriented professional
- Proactive problem-solver who can identify and address project risks
- Effective communicator, comfortable working with diverse teams and external partners
- Adaptable to fast-paced and changing environments
- Motivated to support creative teams and contribute to operational excellence
- The Creative Project Coordinator role offers a pathway to advance in creative operations and project management within a leading organization
- Recognition as a ClearlyRated’s Best of Staffing® Client and Talent Award winner for 12 consecutive years
- Commitment to employee growth, development, and success in the creative industry
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. IDR is subject to certain governmental recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations. In order to comply with these laws, we invite employees to voluntarily self-identify their race or ethnicity, gender, and veteran status (if applicable). Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. The information obtained will be kept confidential and may only be used in accordance with the provisions of applicable laws, executive orders, and regulations, including those that require the information to be summarized and reported to the federal government for civil rights enforcement. You may access this form here.
If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Creative Project Coordinator and make a meaningful impact within a thriving organization, we encourage you to apply today by clicking the job application button.