ABOUT US

Watson is a research-driven creative studio that specializes in helping challenger brands achieve strategic growth. We provide strategic planning, branding, creative and campaign 360 stewardship to a diverse range of industries, including cultural institutions, consumer brands and progressive nonprofits. Although we are primarily remote, the agency is based in Portland, Oregon, with offices in San Francisco and Bend, Oregon. We're designers, writers, parents, mentors, musicians, marketers, volunteers, programmers, filmmakers, MBA's, and dreamers. For us, design is a passion, a sport, and an obsession. www.WatsonCreative.com

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

Are you passionate about project management, relationships and efficiency? Do you have a knack for helping others organize and grow into their best professional selves? Do you inspire others and lead by example? Do you run a tight ship? Watson is looking for the brightest minds to help us exceed our clients' expectations through the timely delivery of high-quality design work.

YOUR ROLE

• Build and foster productive, efficient, and positive client relationships
• Scope and estimate programs effectively ensuring on time and on budget delivery
• Work closely with creative leads to identify opportunities, and roadblocks
• Champion project management best practices across the studio
• Nurture a positive and result-oriented work environment
• Maintain a deep understanding of your key clients' business to further WATSON CREATIVE's lead in the marketplace
• Lead with integrity and empathy

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven years or more managing cross-functional, creative projects with mid-sized teams
• Highly organized, problem solver, and self-driven
• Natural leadership and inspiring work ethic
• Passionate about the work and organizational efficiency
• Knowledgeable in various project management philosophies such as waterfall, JIT, AGILE, LEAN principles
• Excellent written and spoken communicator
• Ability to formulate feedback in a constructive manner
• Ability to manage design staff with patience and empathy
• Ability to interface with clients in a highly professional manner
• Comfortable with ambiguity, fluidity, and client requests for revisions
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Ability to wear multiple hats, including working outside of this job description
• A solid and well-developed sense of integrity
• Excellent organizational skills

BENEFITS

• Health Care Plan, plus additional budget for custom insurance options
• Term Life insurance
• 401k matching plan
• Maternity/paternity leave
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and the week after Christmas off.
• Flexible schedules & Remote working welcomed
• And more

LOCATION

Our headquarters are tucked away in Portland, Oregon, nestled between the Pacific Ocean, Columbia Gorge, and National Forests, as well as a few volcanoes. It's the perfect catalyst for creativity and mischief; a place to stretch our legs and develop original, evolving, and meaningful solutions for our clients. Take a trolley. Bike it. Hike it.   Offices in Portland, Bend, and San Francisco.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

WATSON CREATIVE provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, WATSON CREATIVE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

WATSON CREATIVE expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion,  gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of WATSON CREATIVE's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.