<p><strong>Marketing Project Manager - Ongoing Job Opportunity</strong></p><p>Are you an experienced Marketing Project Manager with a passion for overseeing dynamic creative campaigns and productively collaborating across multidisciplinary teams? Whether you're searching for project-based opportunities or aiming to expand your portfolio, we’re compiling professional profiles to connect talented individuals like you with businesses seeking excellence in marketing operations and strategic execution.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Overview</strong></p><p>As a Marketing Project Manager, you will lead marketing projects from conception to delivery, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives. Your role will involve coordinating resources, driving team collaboration, and optimizing workflow timelines, all while holding quality benchmarks and performance standards. This role is not tied to a specific employer but can be matched to varying opportunities across industries requiring your skills.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities</strong></p><p><strong>Project Planning:</strong></p><ul><li>Define project goals, scope, deliverables, and timelines.</li><li>Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and milestones tailored for marketing deliverables.</li><li>Allocate resources, ensuring alignment with project needs and budgets.</li></ul><p><strong>Team Coordination:</strong></p><ul><li>Act as the key liaison between creative teams (designers, writers, developers) and marketing stakeholders.</li><li>Assign tasks and responsibilities while tracking progress across all contributors.</li><li>Oversee collaboration across departments like marketing, sales, and external vendors.</li></ul><p><strong>Communication:</strong></p><ul><li>Foster clear and consistent communication with all project stakeholders.</li><li>Deliver updates, project progress reports, and flag roadblocks promptly.</li><li>Ensure proper documentation of decisions, changes, and next steps for clarity and transparency.</li></ul><p><strong>Execution and Delivery:</strong></p><ul><li>Monitor the progress and quality of creative campaigns or deliverables.</li><li>Enforce strict quality control standards for assets such as branding, design adherence, and messaging.</li><li>Manage the revision process while seamlessly integrating feedback and approvals.</li></ul><p><strong>Budget and Resource Management:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee budgets allocated for marketing campaigns or creative projects.</li><li>Track expenses and ensure cost-effectiveness and financial accountability.</li><li>Negotiate and manage relationships with external agencies, freelancers, and vendors as applicable.</li></ul><p><strong>Performance Measurement:</strong></p><ul><li>Define key performance indicators (KPIs) for respective campaigns and projects.</li><li>Analyze data linked to engagements, ROI, lead generation, or other metrics.</li><li>Present post-project evaluations with actionable insights for future improvements.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Are you a skillful and creative Graphic Designer looking for the next opportunity to showcase your talents? Robert Half is continuously seeking talented Graphic Designers to fill ongoing contract roles for clients across different industries in the Chicago area. If you love conceptualizing bold designs, executing innovative creative projects, and delivering visually stunning results, we want to hear from you!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>As a Graphic Designer, you’ll be responsible for translating ideas and concepts into compelling visual assets. These ongoing opportunities range across industries and project types, from corporate branding and digital campaigns to print media and product packaging. Whether working independently or collaborating with creative teams, your designs will shape the look and feel of brands and campaigns in exciting ways.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities (May vary by client):</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Creative Concept Development:</strong></li><li>Collaborate with clients or stakeholders to understand project goals and audiences, then create designs that meet these needs.</li><li>Develop innovative visual solutions that align with branding and marketing strategies.</li><li><strong>Design Execution:</strong></li><li>Create assets such as logos, brochures, advertisements, packaging, website visuals, and social media graphics.</li><li>Execute projects across digital and print mediums, ensuring consistency and quality.</li><li><strong>Brand Consistency:</strong></li><li>Maintain and evolve brand guidelines, ensuring all creative work adheres to established standards.</li><li>Ensure designs are consistent across all platforms to enhance the overall branding strategy.</li><li><strong>Collaboration:</strong></li><li>Communicate design concepts effectively with clients, creative teams, and other stakeholders.</li><li>Work closely with Art Directors, Copywriters, Web Developers, and Marketing Teams to collaborate on campaigns and projects.</li><li><strong>Technical and Organizational Efficiency:</strong></li><li>Stay on top of deadlines while juggling multiple projects, demonstrating excellent time-management skills.</li><li>Ensure files are prepared properly for digital platforms or print production with high attention to detail.</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p><strong>Are you an experienced Creative Director seeking your next career opportunity? Robert Half is continuously looking for innovative Creative Directors to support our clients across various industries in the Chicago area. If you’re passionate about leading creative teams, driving impactful brand strategies, and pushing the boundaries of design and marketing, we want to hear from you!</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Role:</strong></p><p>As a Creative Director, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping and directing the creative vision for our clients. From conceptualizing and executing campaigns to inspiring creative teams, you’ll ensure the delivery of exceptional content and branding strategies across multiple platforms. These opportunities are ideal for leaders who excel in fast-paced environments and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee the <strong>conceptualization and execution</strong> of creative projects, including digital, print, video, and experiential campaigns.</li><li>Develop and maintain a strong, <strong>cohesive brand identity</strong> across multiple channels and platforms.</li><li>Lead and inspire teams of designers, copywriters, and other creatives, ensuring high-quality output within deadlines.</li><li>Collaborate with marketing, product, and strategy teams to design campaigns that align with business goals and deliver measurable results.</li><li>Present creative ideas and concepts to clients, stakeholders, or leadership teams, articulating the "why" behind the strategy.</li><li>Manage timelines, budgets, and resources to ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently.</li><li>Conduct research to stay ahead of industry trends, cutting-edge design techniques, and consumer behaviors.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a detail-oriented Business Marketing Analyst to join our team in Riverwoods, Illinois. In this role, you will collaborate with marketing strategists and product leaders to optimize customer targeting and enhance performance across acquisition channels. This is a long-term contract position, offering an excellent opportunity to apply your analytical expertise in shaping impactful marketing campaigns.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Collaborate with campaign managers and product teams to define objectives and establish performance metrics.<br>• Analyze market trends, customer behavior, and competitor benchmarks to support the development of strategic marketing initiatives.<br>• Monitor marketing funnel performance and identify opportunities to improve conversion rates and cost-effectiveness.<br>• Perform customer segmentation and behavioral analysis to refine targeting strategies.<br>• Work closely with data analysts to ensure data accuracy and reliability in all business reports.<br>• Design and evaluate A/B and multivariate tests to optimize campaign effectiveness, including creative and channel selection.<br>• Present actionable insights and recommendations to stakeholders and leadership, ensuring alignment with business goals.
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our innovative team in Wheeling, Illinois. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting visually compelling designs that align with our brand identity and support marketing efforts across multiple channels. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing company with over 30 years of industry expertise and a strong presence in retail grocery and mass-market channels.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop engaging designs for marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, and presentations.<br>• Create branding assets, including logos, brand guidelines, and stationery, to ensure a cohesive visual identity.<br>• Design product packaging that reflects brand standards and appeals to target audiences.<br>• Collaborate with marketing teams to translate campaign strategies into impactful visual content.<br>• Produce video graphics and light animations to enhance digital and multimedia projects.<br>• Maintain consistency across all brand touchpoints by adhering to established guidelines.<br>• Optimize product listings for eCommerce platforms through thoughtful visual enhancements.<br>• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.<br>• Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and design best practices to continuously improve outputs.<br>• Organize and maintain a digital archive of design assets for easy access and use.
<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Marketing Communications Assistant to support content coordination efforts for a leading organization. This contract position offers the opportunity to work remotely while collaborating with a dynamic team. The role focuses on managing content processes, approvals, and assisting with website updates and branded content creation.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Coordinate and manage content approval workflows, ensuring timely handoffs to the broader content team.</p><p>• Train and utilize tools such as Pardot to post updates on the website and manage marketing automation systems.</p><p>• Create straightforward social media posts following established guidelines and style standards.</p><p>• Conduct initial reviews of documents to ensure adherence to company branding and style guides.</p><p>• Support the team in executing templated content requests with high accuracy and attention to detail.</p><p>• Collaborate with attorneys and other stakeholders, primarily based on the West Coast, to fulfill marketing needs.</p><p>• Provide basic technical support for content platforms and assist in training team members on system usage.</p><p>• Ensure consistency in branded content across different channels.</p><p>• Maintain organized records of content processes and approvals.</p><p>• Assist in smaller-scale content creation tasks as needed.</p>
<p>We are looking for a Senior Digital Experience Designer (UX) to lead and enhance the digital presence for a non-profit organization in Chicago, Illinois. This long-term contract role focuses on leveraging brand standards and accessibility guidelines to design intuitive, engaging, and accessible digital experiences. As a strategic leader, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve websites, applications, and digital tools that drive awareness and support fundraising efforts.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Develop and implement digital design strategies that align with brand standards and accessibility guidelines.</p><p>• Oversee the improvement of multiple websites and applications within the organization’s digital ecosystem.</p><p>• Collaborate closely with front-end and back-end developers to ensure design feasibility and functionality.</p><p>• Create and refine information design elements, such as infographics and icons, to present data effectively.</p><p>• Provide expert consultation on digital projects, offering clear direction and constructive feedback to enhance outcomes.</p><p>• Design user interfaces that are intuitive and visually compelling, ensuring consistency across platforms.</p><p>• Support digital initiatives aimed at increasing awareness and driving fundraising efforts.</p><p>• Utilize tools like Figma and Adobe XD to create detailed wireframes and prototypes.</p><p>• Advocate for best practices in user experience design, ensuring all digital products meet high standards of usability.</p>
<p>We are looking for a UX/UI Designer to join our client's team on a long-term contract basis in Chicago, Illinois. This role will play a key part in supporting a major business transformation within the non-profit sector, focusing on enhancing customer journeys and building tools that improve engagement and usability. As a vital member of the design team, you will collaborate with various stakeholders to create seamless, accessible, and visually compelling user experiences.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Design intuitive and visually appealing web application interfaces, applying user-centered design principles and industry best practices.</p><p>• Create wireframes, prototypes, and interactive mockups to visualize ideas and refine design concepts.</p><p>• Collaborate with UX researchers to develop test plans and iterate designs based on user feedback.</p><p>• Develop detailed UX deliverables such as process flows, storyboards, and high/low fidelity prototypes.</p><p>• Produce visual design assets and document styling specifications to guide the development team.</p><p>• Ensure consistency across navigation schemes, design components, and templates while maintaining brand standards.</p><p>• Work closely with front-end engineers to ensure accurate implementation of design specifications.</p><p>• Optimize designs for accessibility, scalability, and performance to deliver a seamless user experience.</p><p>• Translate usability research findings into actionable design improvements.</p><p>• Participate in brainstorming sessions using various tools to explore and refine design solutions.</p>
