Creative Services Project Manager

Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873. Our ships offer innovative features and enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel, inviting guests to savor the journey.

We’re looking for an experienced project manager to fill this hybrid role which is based out of our Seattle office. In this critical role reporting to the Senior Project Manager, Creative Services, you’ll support the day-to-day management of creative and marketing projects by planning, tracking, and coordinating deliverables through established workflows, ensuring that projects stay on schedule and are delivered in accordance with the approved project briefs. This includes maintaining workflow efficiency, intake, status visibility, and ensuring that cross-functional partners remain informed and aligned. You’ll collaborate with designers, copywriters, and marketing stakeholders to maintain clear communication, manage timelines, and support project efficiency. 

Here’s a summary of what Holland America Line is looking for in its Project Manager, Creative Services. Is this you?

Responsibilities

• Assist the Sr. Project Manager with the intake, planning, scheduling of creative project requests using project management tools (e.g., Asana), ensuring clarity in scope, alignment with project briefs, and appropriate task visibility.
• Track project timelines and task statuses across multiple deliverables, coordinating with creative and marketing teams to ensure timely execution and successful handoffs.
• Communicate proactively with cross-functional stakeholders to gather timely updates, flag blockers, and provide project status updates through the project lifecycle.
• Facilitate the creative review and approval process using proofing platforms, ensuring timely feedback loops, documentation, and version control.
• Assist with project tracking, reporting, and the maintenance of documentation to support transparency and cross-team visibility.
• Assist in maintaining the digital asset management system, ensuring accurate file handoffs, delivery and archiving.
• Demonstrate a commitment to process improvements while fostering collaboration and relationship-building across teams.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Requirements

• 2+ years of professional project management experience in a marketing agency or in-house creative production environment.
• Experience in Creative Services, Marketing Operations, or Digital Production.
• Experience using Asana for project management. 
• Experience in the cruise or travel industry is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, especially Word, Teams, and Outlook.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple creative projects concurrently in a deadline-driven environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with project management platforms. 
• Understanding of digital creative workflows, including asset handoff and archiving practices.
• Analytical skills with experience in reporting and presenting project status to stakeholders.
• Comfort working with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Ability to build strong relationships and work across teams.
• Proven ability to manage time, prioritize competing tasks, and remain focused and solution-oriented under tight deadlines.
• Strong prioritization, problem-solving, and critical-thinking skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in hybrid or remote settings.
• Experience leading small project teams.
• Demonstrated success in motivating and supporting team members toward common goals.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.  Holland America is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of employment visas at this time (e.g., H-1B status).

Please note that this is a hybrid position based in Seattle, WA. Candidates must be comfortable coming into the office 3 days/week (Tuesday-Thursday).

What You Can Expect 

• Cruise and Travel Privileges for You and Your Family
• Health Benefits
• 401(k) 
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan 
• Training & Professional Development
• Tuition & Professional Certification Reimbursement
• Rewards & Incentives 
• Base Salary Range: $72,200.00-$97,500.00. The range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and experience uniquely.

Our Culture… Stronger Together

Our highest responsibility and top priority is compliance, environmental protection and the health, safety and well-being of our guests, the people in the communities we touch and serve, and our shipboard and shoreside employees.  Please visit our site to learn more about our Culture Essentials, Corporate Vision Statement and our Core Values at:  https://www.hollandamerica.com/en_US/our-company/mission-values.html

Holland America Line is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 

Holland America Line will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process, upon your request, as required to comply with applicable laws.  If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please contact [email protected]

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