Creative Manager

Creative Manager

Surge Staffing | Corporate Headquarters – Columbus, Ohio

Are you a creative, tech-savvy professional who knows how to turn innovative ideas into impactful digital experiences? Surge Staffing is looking for a Creative Manager to help drive our digital presence through creative strategy, website development, and data-driven decision-making.

With more than 50 years of experience connecting people with opportunities, Surge Staffing continues to grow and evolve. We're looking for a forward-thinking professional who can blend creativity with technical expertise to enhance our online presence, optimize website performance, and support our company's overall business objectives.

What You'll Do

• Lead Creative Initiatives: Develop and execute creative strategies that strengthen Surge Staffing's brand identity and digital presence.
• Manage Website Development: Oversee website functionality, maintenance, enhancements, and optimization to deliver a seamless user experience.
• Apply Technical Expertise: Utilize PHP development skills to build, maintain, troubleshoot, and improve website features and functionality.
• Analyze Digital Performance: Leverage Google Analytics to evaluate website traffic, user behavior, engagement, and conversion metrics, using insights to guide strategic decisions.
• Drive Digital Innovation: Identify opportunities to improve website design, navigation, functionality, and overall user experience.
• Oversee Creative Projects: Manage project timelines, priorities, and deliverables while ensuring creative and technical initiatives align with company goals.
• Collaborate Across Teams: Partner with internal stakeholders to develop digital content, support marketing initiatives, and maintain consistent branding across company platforms.
• Optimize Website Performance: Monitor website speed, functionality, responsiveness, and search engine optimization (SEO) opportunities.
• Troubleshoot & Improve: Identify technical issues, implement solutions, and continuously enhance digital tools and processes.
• Stay Ahead of Trends: Keep up with emerging creative technologies, web development practices, analytics tools, and digital marketing trends.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in creative management, digital marketing, web development, website management, or a related field.
• Hands-on PHP development experience , including website maintenance, troubleshooting, and feature development.
• Experience using Google Analytics to monitor website performance, interpret data, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Knowledge of web technologies, including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.
• Understanding of website design principles, user experience (UX), responsive design, and SEO best practices.
• Strong creative thinking, analytical reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, balance competing priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• A detail-oriented, solutions-focused mindset with a passion for creativity, technology, and continuous improvement.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous management, team leadership, or creative project management experience.
• Experience with content management systems (CMS) and website administration.
• Familiarity with Google Tag Manager, conversion tracking, and digital marketing analytics.
• Experience with digital branding, content strategy, and creative campaign development.
• Knowledge of website security, performance optimization, and technical SEO.
• Experience managing multiple digital platforms or supporting a company's broader digital strategy.

Why Join Surge Staffing?

At Surge Staffing, we believe creativity and technology work best together. As our Creative Manager, you'll have the opportunity to bring new ideas to life, improve our digital presence, and make a meaningful impact on how our company connects with clients, candidates, and communities.

We're looking for someone who can think creatively, work technically, and use data to make informed decisions.