Design Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced detail-oriented Project Manager to support the design team across key initiatives. This could include cross-functional brand initiatives, event experiences, and other critical projects that define how Ripple shows up in the world. 

You’ll partner with the VP of Design, Program Manager(s), and team leads to define the best path forward on big projects - whether that’s process, resourcing, driving collaboration and getting work across the finish line. 

We are seeking someone who is eager to learn, a self-starter who is passionate about taking action in order to get things done quickly and efficiently. You are organized, take ownership by proactively looking for areas to provide value, and never let little things drop. You excel at building relationships, establishing good communication channels, and clarifying milestones and end goals. The ideal candidate values collaboration, influences cross functionally, and has a deep understanding of the design process necessary to develop and execute design projects.

You’re at your best in a fast-changing environment with plenty of ambiguity and interesting, challenging problems to solve. 

• Support design teams in driving and influencing the project process from initial briefing to implementation.
• Draft comprehensive and inspirational creative briefs with appropriate timelines.
• Inspires creative teams to maximize the effectiveness and appropriateness of creative work.
• Traffic communication between the stakeholders and creative teams.
• Coordinate internal review meetings as appropriate.
• Support internal workflow organizing all necessary project documents and other project related administration.
• Support Strategy and Design in developing category analyses and market audits to provide a clear perspective to support creative direction.
• Develop estimates for project activity, create POs, and coordinate the onboarding of contractors and agency partners
• Tracks project deliverables and escalates issues to the VP of Design
• Updates schedules and projections.
• Works with Program Manager on budget tracking as needed

• BA/BS degree
• 6+ years of project management experience, with a deep understanding of the creative environment 
• Proven experience in planning, managing, and monitoring complex processes and programs 
• Track record of driving projects involving multi-disciplined designers
• Ability to work independently and a strong sense of ownership
• Strong track record managing and influencing internal and cross-functional stakeholders 
• Resourcefulness, persistence, and ability to thrive in fast paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Outstanding organizational abilities and interpersonal skills to develop strong working relationships
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Experience or interest in crypto is a plus