Design Project Manager

GumGum is a contextual-first, global digital advertising platform that uses advanced AI  technology to serve captivating creative ads that drive consumer attention, without the use of personal data. At GumGum, we don’t need to know who you are to deliver relevant and engaging ads that align with your active frame of mind. We believe that a digital advertising industry based on context rather than personal data builds a more equitable and less invasive future for the internet and is better for consumers, publishers and advertisers alike. Our blueprint for the future, The Mindset Matrix™, combines the power of context and creative in digital advertising to deliver superior attention and drive consumer action without sacrificing personal data. 

To be a part of this next phase of digital advertising that prioritizes data privacy, please visit www.gumgum.com/careers

In the role of Design Project Manager, you’ll be working closely with the wider Design team, the German Account Managers and German Commercial Leads to create unique and engaging ad experiences on a daily basis for our international portfolio of clients.

Note: GumGum fosters a flexible work environment, offering GumGummers the ability to work either in-office or remotely/from home. However, for occasional in-person collaboration, we kindly ask that this position be located within a 'commutable' distance to our office.

#li-hybrid

What You'll Achieve:

• Coordinate and manage German campaigns for the Design team.
• Manage and schedule incoming creative requests from German clients.
• Collaborate with other Design Project Managers on process and workload planning.
• Ensure the Design team has clear briefings and necessary assets.
• Professionally handle incoming feedback and translate it into actionable steps for the Design team.
• Serve as the primary communication link between clients and the Design team.
• Manage stakeholder expectations effectively.
• Provide input on design capabilities to stakeholders.
• Brainstorm improvements for current processes and workflows.
• Conduct Quality Control checks to ensure high creative output.
• Oversee the end-to-end production of campaign designs.
• Attend in-person client pitches and creative showcases with Commercial Leads.
• Represent Design and serve as GumGum’s creative ambassador in all client encounters.
• Discuss campaign performance data with clients in relation to Design.
• Act as the creative point of contact on client calls when needed.

Skills You'll Bring:

• 2-5 years of experience in ad product creation, trafficking, and creative troubleshooting.
• 2+ years in a Traffic/Project/Media role.
• 2+ years in a media or agency position.
• Proficient in reviewing Adobe CC files, especially Photoshop.
• Native-level German communication skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills for managing people and processes.
• Ability to thrive on structure, organization, and prioritization.
• Excellent multitasking and problem-solving abilities.
• Motivated to be the key contact for all things creative.
• Detail-oriented with an eye for detail.
• Highly self-motivated and proactive team player.
• Open to ongoing feedback with a growth mindset.
• Solution-oriented mindset.

What We Offer

• Learn about our benefits & perks package at gumgum.com/benefits. If you'd like additional information, your recruiter can share more specifics during the hiring process!

Awards

• Shortlisted for Marketing Technology Company of the Year for the 2023 Mumbrella Awards
• 2024 Winner of 7 BuiltIn Awards on a national, regional, and remote scale - including Remote Best Places to Work at #25 and Best Midsize Places to Work in Los Angeles, CA at #9
• Ad Exchanger Programmatic Power Player 2022 and 2021
• CTO  Hero Award of OTT.X 2023
• Digiday Media Awards Europe finalist 2022 and 2021
• Finalist for the 2023 AdExchanger Awards Best Video Technology For Media Suppliers
• Gold Award at the IAB Mixx Awards in Belgium in the “Best Use of Advertising Technology” category
• The Drum Award Digital Advertising: Game-changing Technology for Domino's case study

GumGum is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At GumGum, we believe in cultivating an environment where our team members can bring their authentic, whole selves to work. Encouraging identity and belonging is one of the many aspects of our culture that makes us stronger as an organization and drives innovation. We are committed to building and delivering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workforce that is representative of the world around us, where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity - and to act swiftly if this value is ever threatened. We are constantly striving to be better, and we continue to take strategic steps to advance representation. - Phil Schraeder, CEO

Learn more about our DEIB programming at gumgum.com/deib

Follow us on our socials...

Instagram: @gumgum & @dogsofgumgum
LinkedIn: GumGum
Tweet us: @gumgum
Facebook: GumGum