Design Project Manager
Company: What if Design
Location: Location not specified (Remote)
Type: Full-time
Level: Senior
Remote: Yes
Posted: 2026-02-24
About this role
Company Description
What if Design operates as a fractional design partner for teams focused on creating impact. As a full-service design studio, we empower sustainable change by helping clients effectively express their brand and enhance their web presence. Our expertise extends to crafting meaningful and user-friendly experiences for digital products, contributing to positive transformation across industries.
Role Description
We’re hiring a
Design Project Manager
who can own
end-to-end delivery across multiple client projects
, while also strengthening our
internal operations and systems
. This is a high-ownership role: you’ll work closely with the founders, keep projects moving fast without chaos, and help us scale delivery quality through SOPs + automation.
You’ll be the person who ensures:
- Clients always know what’s happening (and feel taken care of).
- The team always knows what to do next (and by when).
- Delivery becomes more repeatable every month (less manual work, fewer gaps).
Requirements
- Experience managing
multiple parallel projects
(agency, studio, or product delivery environments).
- Strong written communication skills (client-ready writing, clear summaries, crisp action items).
- Comfort working closely with founders and operating with high autonomy.
- Strong command of
Notion
(databases, templates, task systems, linking, permissions).
- Ability to coordinate cross-functional work (design, web/dev, content) with real deadlines.
- Flexibility of coordination between the team (Indian timezone) and the clients (US timezone)