Project manager for branding projects

**Freelance Project Manager, Branding & Packaging Projects** We’re looking for a freelance project manager to oversee one-off branding and packaging projects from kickoff through final delivery. You’ll act as the main point of coordination between the creative director, client, and design team—keeping communication clear, timelines on track, and deliverables organized. This role is ideal for someone who understands the creative process and can manage projects without interfering with the creative direction. **Responsibilities** * Manage branding projects, including logo design, visual identity, and packaging design * Coordinate communication between the creative director, clients, and designers * Create and maintain project timelines, milestones, and deadlines * Schedule and help lead client meetings and internal check-ins * Send meeting recaps and clearly document next steps * Collect client feedback and organize it into clear, actionable notes for the design team * Follow up with clients for overdue feedback, content, approvals, packaging specifications, dielines, and other required materials * Track revisions and ensure work stays within the agreed project scope * Flag timeline risks, scope changes, and potential delays before they become problems * Organize project files, deliverables, approvals, and final handoff * Make sure clients feel informed and supported throughout the project **What We’re Looking For** * Experience managing branding, graphic design, packaging, or other creative projects * Strong written and verbal communication skills * Highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented * Comfortable communicating directly with clients * Able to manage multiple deadlines and follow up consistently * Understands creative workflows, revision rounds, approvals, and scope management * Familiarity with packaging projects, including dielines, SKUs, and print-ready files, is strongly preferred * Comfortable working remotely with designers and a creative director **Project Structure** This is a freelance, project-based role rather than a full-time position. You’ll be brought onto individual projects as needed, with the possibility of ongoing work based on performance and project availability. When applying, please include: * A brief introduction * Your experience managing branding or packaging projects * Examples of similar projects or creative teams you’ve managed * The project-management tools you use * Your availability and project-based or hourly rate