Ares Management Corporation Logo

Ares Management Corporation

Creative Project Coordinator

Posted 5 Days Ago
In-Office
6 Locations
110K-130K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
6 Locations
110K-130K Annually
Senior level
The Creative Project Coordinator manages project requests, prioritizes tasks, and ensures collaboration between teams and clients while maintaining operational efficiency.
The summary above was generated by AI
Over the last 20 years, Ares’ success has been driven by our people and our culture. Today, our team is guided by our core values – Collaborative, Responsible, Entrepreneurial, Self-Aware, Trustworthy – and our purpose to be a catalyst for shared prosperity and a better future. Through our recruitment, career development and employee-focused programming, we are committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive work environment where high-performance talent of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives can build careers within this exciting and growing industry.

Job Description

The Creative Project Coordinator is an essential role within our Creative Solutions group, requiring a highly organized, proactive individual capable of managing and coordinating incoming project requests. This role prioritizes all incoming work, evaluates deadlines, and assigns tasks to team members based on their skills and workload. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is adept at balancing competing priorities, and is deeply committed to operational efficiency and team collaboration. This position involves close communication with both internal team members and clients. The ability to listen attentively, understand key details, and collaborate with passionate team members is critical. Previous experience with branding standards, as well as expert proficiency with tools such as Asana, Microsoft Suite, and Adobe Creative Suite, is highly valued.

Primary Functions & Responsibilities

The Creative Project Coordinator will play a pivotal role in ensuring smooth project execution and must possess strong interpersonal skills, creativity, and the ability to think conceptually. They will need to clearly communicate ideas and priorities, both internally to the Creative Solutions team and externally to clients. Exceptional organizational skills, sound judgment, and a high ethical standard are essential in this role. Key responsibilities include:

  • Hands-On Workload Prioritization: Utilize Asana to manage all incoming project requests for a global team, ensuring timely assignment and completion of tasks. Manage expectations and ensure the delivery of requested changes, returning completed work promptly to the requestor.
  • Collaborative Client Support: Act as a liaison between the team and clients, providing support on complex requests and managing expectations for simpler projects. Demonstrate a clear understanding of client needs and deliver high-quality results.
  • Team Management: Lead and guide the team, fostering collaboration and ensuring team members are aligned with departmental priorities. Address procedural questions and provide support where needed, helping the team stay focused and productive.
  • System Support: Coordinate with IT to ensure key technological tools, such as Asana, Microsoft SharePoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and Outlook, remain functional. When issues arise, work with IT to resolve them quickly and minimize disruption.
  • Project Support: Lead or assist with special initiatives to enhance team performance, including the adoption of new tools or processes. Take ownership of critical projects that contribute to the efficiency and effectiveness of the Creative Solutions team.
QualificationsEducation:
  • College degree in Project Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, Graphic Design, Media Studies or a related degree is preferred
  • 6-8 years of minimum work experience, preferably in the Financial Services industry
Experience Required:Highly experienced in:
  • Proven experience in creative project management, preferably within a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong knowledge of project management tools, especially Asana.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Suite and Adobe Creative Suite.
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to manage client expectations and work effectively with internal teams.
  • Familiarity with branding standards and experience implementing them in a professional setting.
General Requirements:
  • Ensure an engaging client experience and achievement of program objectives by consistently meeting deadlines on assigned events and projects and keeping stakeholders apprised
  • Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and remain detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment 
  • Good judgment in terms of escalating issues vs. solving problems independently
  • A solutions-oriented self-starter with ability to see the big picture
  • Ability to be flexible in terms of hours in order to coordinate with team members across various time zones
  • An analytical mind and a passion for bringing new ideas to increase efficiency of existing processes
  • Outgoing, collaborative, and inclusive style, well-developed ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment 
  • Highly resourceful; able to collaborate; strength in time management with high stakes deadlines
  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization and represent the Firm in a professional manner

Reporting Relationships

Compensation

The anticipated base salary range for this position is listed below. Total compensation may also include a discretionary performance-based bonus. Note, the range takes into account a broad spectrum of qualifications, including, but not limited to, years of relevant work experience, education, and other relevant qualifications specific to the role.

$110,000 - $130,000

The firm also offers robust Benefits offerings. Ares U.S. Core Benefits include Comprehensive Medical/Rx, Dental and Vision plans; 401(k) program with company match; Flexible Savings Accounts (FSA); Healthcare Savings Accounts (HSA) with company contribution; Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance; Long-Term Disability (LTD) and Short-Term Disability (STD) insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and Commuter Benefits plan for parking and transit.

Ares offers a number of additional benefits including access to a world-class medical advisory team, a mental health app that includes coaching, therapy and psychiatry, a mindfulness and wellbeing app, financial wellness benefit that includes access to a financial advisor, new parent leave, reproductive and adoption assistance, emergency backup care, matching gift program, education sponsorship program, and much more.

There is no set deadline to apply for this job opportunity. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the search is no longer active.

Top Skills

Adobe Creative Suite
Asana
Microsoft Suite

Ares Management Corporation Needham, Massachusetts, USA Office

Three Charles River Place , Needham, MA, United States, 02494

Similar Jobs

3 Hours Ago
Remote or Hybrid
Atlanta, GA, USA
Senior level
Senior level
Financial Services
Lead a remote team of specialists in a call center environment, focusing on client success, problem resolution, and team empowerment.
Top Skills: Basic Computer FunctionsWindows-Based Applications
3 Hours Ago
In-Office
Atlanta, GA, USA
105K-132K Annually
Junior
105K-132K Annually
Junior
Big Data • Cloud • Fintech • Financial Services • Conversational AI
Manage client interactions and enhance their investment processes using Aladdin; provide problem-solving support, educate users, and collaborate globally.
Top Skills: SQLUnix
15 Hours Ago
Hybrid
58 Locations
124K-280K Annually
Expert/Leader
124K-280K Annually
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Professional Services • Business Intelligence • Consulting • Cybersecurity • Generative AI
As a Senior Manager, lead data strategy alignment for clients, manage cloud data architecture projects, and support teams in solving complex business issues.
Top Skills: AWSAws GlueAzureAzure Data FactoryAzure SynapseBigQueryDatabricksDockerEvent HubGCPIicsKubernetesPower BIPythonRedshiftSap BodsSnaplogicSnowflakeSparkSsisTableauTeradata

What you need to know about the Boston Tech Scene

Boston is a powerhouse for technology innovation thanks to world-class research universities like MIT and Harvard and a robust pipeline of venture capital investment. Host to the first telephone call and one of the first general-purpose computers ever put into use, Boston is now a hub for biotechnology, robotics and artificial intelligence — though it’s also home to several B2B software giants. So it’s no surprise that the city consistently ranks among the greatest startup ecosystems in the world.

Key Facts About Boston Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 269,000; 9.4% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Thermo Fisher Scientific, Toast, Klaviyo, HubSpot, DraftKings
  • Key Industries: Artificial intelligence, biotechnology, robotics, software, aerospace
  • Funding Landscape: $15.7 billion in venture capital funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Summit Partners, Volition Capital, Bain Capital Ventures, MassVentures, Highland Capital Partners
  • Research Centers and Universities: MIT, Harvard University, Boston College, Tufts University, Boston University, Northeastern University, Smithsonian Astrophysical Observatory, National Bureau of Economic Research, Broad Institute, Lowell Center for Space Science & Technology, National Emerging Infectious Diseases Laboratories

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account