Blueprint Creative Group · 3 months ago
Creative Manager - Contract (Charlotte-based)
United States
Contract
Remote
Senior Level
6+ years expBlueprint Creative Group is a strategic communications agency supporting various government agencies. They are seeking a contract Creative Manager to lead creative development and production for marketing campaigns, ensuring high-quality, brand-compliant assets are produced across multiple channels.
AdvertisingBrand MarketingHigher EducationMarketing
Responsibilities
Daily Creative Operations – Collaborate with the client to develop creative strategy, assign design/edit tasks, and traffic assets through review gates (brand, accessibility, translation)
Asset Production & Adaptation – Design or oversee production of static, motion, and short-form video assets
Vendor & Freelancer Management – Source and supervise local photographers, videographers, illustrators, printers, and sign shops; negotiate quotes and timelines
Quality Assurance – Conduct pre-flight checks for brand accuracy, WCAG/508 compliance, resolution, and file integrity before release
Real-Time Content Capture – Coordinate on-site shoots of events, bus-stop activations, and rider testimonials; expedite same-day edits for social channels
Metrics and Performance – Meet weekly with Analytics to review creative KPIs (VTR, CTR, engagement) and apply learnings to A/B iterations
Resource & Budget Tracking – Maintain hours and expense logs against task-order budgets; flag overages early
Customer Meetings – Be available to meet with the client onsite as needed
Qualification
Required
You must be Charlotte-based or within commuting distance to Charlotte
6+ years in art direction, graphic design, or content production for consumer or public-sector brands; transportation or civic experience preferred
Expert in Adobe CC (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Premiere/After Effects) and Figma or equivalent
Proven record of shepherding high-volume, multi-language campaigns from concept to delivery
Working knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and file prep for print & digital signage
Strong vendor-management and budgeting skills; familiar with union and PAI requirements for shoots
Comfortable working evenings/weekends during service changes or major events
Preferred
transportation or civic experience preferred
Company
Blueprint Creative Group
Blueprint Creative Group provides strategic communications counsel during times of opportunity, change, and crisis.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Fabiola Fleuranvil
Chief Executive Officer
Mary DiMaggio Finley
Chief Strategy Officer
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