Tonic3 · 11 hours ago
Creative Resource Manager
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yr
5+ years expTonic3 is a growing agency team supporting a leading Fortune 500 brand in the financial space, seeking a Resource Manager. In this role, you'll oversee capacity planning, resource allocation, and ensure creative teams are staffed effectively to meet business priorities.
Augmented RealityInternetSoftwareUX DesignVirtual RealityWeb Development
Responsibilities
Manage creative resourcing across assigned marketing channels, aligning project needs with team capacity
Oversee the intake of resource requests and support assigning designers, writers, motion artists, strategists, and other specialists based on availability, workload, and skills
Monitor team utilization and proactively identify gaps, overload risks, and bottlenecks
Forecast future resource needs based on pipeline work, project plans, and business priorities
Collaborate closely with project managers and creative leads to reprioritize assignments as timelines shift
Facilitate communications to review workloads, dependencies, and blockers
Create visibility into resourcing plans and maintain accurate capacity dashboards and reports
Leverage resource management tools to support scheduling, allocation, and workforce planning
Recommend hiring or upskilling strategies to address skill gaps or evolving needs
Escalate and resolve capacity risks before they affect delivery
Support high-priority projects by coordinating resourcing plans and timelines
Participate in kickoff and review meetings to ensure team alignment and staffing readiness
Champion workload balance and team wellbeing across creative teams
Advocate for thoughtful staffing decisions that support quality, efficiency, and growth
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in resource management, project management, or traffic management roles
Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications/Advertising, or related field
Agency experience required
Strong understanding of creative workflows and marketing production processes
Experience with resource planning, capacity forecasting, and talent allocation
Proficiency in resource management tools and project software
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills—you're trusted by teams
Strategic thinker who can see the big picture and still execute details
Comfortable navigating fast-paced environments with shifting priorities
Ability to drive decision-making and lead conversations with cross-functional partners
Organized, proactive, and able to manage both urgency and calm
Resilient problem-solver who adapts quickly and sees possibilities—not roadblocks
Preferred
PMP, PgMP, or similar certification is a plus
Experience developing timelines, scopes, or project plans is a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage
401(k)
Generous Paid Time Off - Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
16 Hours of Volunteer Time Off (VTO) to Give Back to Your Community
All the Equipment You Need to Do Your Best Work
Ongoing Learning & Development with a Dedicated Training Budget
A Collaborative, Inclusive, and Supportive Team Environment
Company
Tonic3
We are your digital partner. Creating solutions powered with a signature blend of UX, AI and Code.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
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2024-04-15
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