Matthew Lang

About Matthew Lang

As a creative project manager, I bring a unique blend of design expertise and strategic oversight to every project I lead. With a background in illustration and visual storytelling, I transitioned into project management to continue collaborating with talented peers and contribute to meaningful creations and narratives. My experience spans managing campaigns, video projects, rebrands, and corporate documents, ensuring each piece meets high quality and creativity standards.Born in Connecticut and raised in North Carolina, though I still prefer my tea unsweetened, I honed my craft at Savannah College of Art and Design, earning a BFA in Sequential Art. This foundation in design allows me to effectively communicate and collaborate with artists, designers, and developers, fostering an environment where creativity thrives.I’m passionate about supporting and guiding creative teams, from initial briefing to final launch and beyond, ensuring seamless workflow and process management. My commitment to excellence, deadline-driven mentality, and a keen eye for detail help transform ideas into impactful visual stories that resonate with audiences.

Experience

1. Senior Project Manager

   Sway Creative Labs

   Jun 2023 — Present · Norfolk, VA, US

   Deliver exceptional client service and manage account activities for 4-6 clients simultaneously• Oversee digital, print, video, and social retainer projects from start to finish, ensuring smooth workflows, efficient resource allocation, timely troubleshooting, and adherence to briefs that meet agency standards and exceed client expectations• Lead medium-scale projects by drafting scope of work, creating production schedules and project timelines, staying on budget, and escalating issues when necessary• Coordinate weekly client check-ins, provide comprehensive project status updates, document meeting notes, identify action items, and determine next steps• Collaborate closely with creative and art directors to develop innovative strategies, supervise all production phases, and ensure timely approval and release of materials• Work with media buyers to execute multi-channel strategies and plans, maintaining up-to-date creativedeliverables and ensuring cohesive campaign execution• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment, supporting new hires and junior team members

Education

• Savannah College of Art and Design

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Sequential Art

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite
• Character Designs
• Customer Service
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Digital Illustration
• Conceptual Art
• Microsoft Office
• Communication
• Public Speaking
• Photoshop
• Storyboarding
• Organization Skills
• Art Direction
• Microsoft Excel
• Sketching
• Advertising
• Social Media Marketing
• Google Apps
• Balloon Artist
• Indesign
• Illustrator
• Cartooning
• Creative Writing
• Page Layout
• Painting
• Social Media
• Creative Problem Solving
• Illustration
• Wacom Tablet
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Strata 3d
• Graphic Design
• Drawing
• Photography