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PR Account Manager (Financial, Fintech and Blockchain clients)

Our ideal candidate is a news and digital marketing junkie, who loves the thrill of pitching top-tier business media, writing a timely blog post and managing client PR & marketing campaigns. Pitching the Wall Street Journal or TechCrunch? No problem. Searching and networking for the next great speaking opportunity for a client? Of course! You live to see your clients featured in the spotlight. KCD PR is hiring a full-time PR Account Manager for a virtual role (with some travel to San Diego!) with our growing (and Forbes ranked) communications agency specializing in the financial, fintech and emerging technology industries (blockchain, Web3, cybersecurity). This position works directly on a small, collaborative team on public relations, digital marketing and social media campaigns for our diverse roster of clients across the nation in emerging categories like fintech, AI, SaaS, cybersecurity and blockchain. This position promises to offer an exciting, fast-paced work environment, access to clients and the opportunity to grow within the firm. If you enjoy rubbing elbows and supporting some of the brightest names in financial and technology with brand-building public relations and marketing campaigns, we want to hear from you. We have a caring and rewarding culture and a fun work environment – we work as hard as we play! 

What You Will Be Doing at KCD PR:

• Key contact for clients, supporting daily communications for 4-5 key client accounts, managing and educating clients and keep them jazzed with awesome service
• Leading by example – executing multi-channel fintech, financial, cybersecurity and blockchain communications campaigns and achieving top-tier and industry media coverage in new media (streaming, podcasts, etc.) and traditional outlets (print, online and broadcast)
• Partnering with other KCD PR team members on content creation and support of collateral materials and client events
• Key role on agency marketing initiatives – creating company newsletter, blog content and digital PR and marketing campaigns
• Creating press releases, fact sheets and various other press materials
• Strategizing on public relations and marketing goals and objectives
• Pitching/conversing with national business and technology media on behalf of KCD PR clients
• Utilizing social media platforms to promote client news/events updating/creating pages for clients, web content revisions for client web sites

Does This Sound Like You?

(*Must meet all criteria*) Candidates with previous experience working in related roles in the financial services and technology industry will be given priority. No recent graduates will be considered.

• At least 5+ Years previous PR or marketing agency experience (with technology and/or financial services clients)
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (Communications, Marketing, Finance, Business or related field)
• You have proven skills of integrating and leveraging social media programs, print and broadcast media to heighten client exposure and visibility
• You have a strong knowledge of the financial and technology markets and know the trends, opportunities and challenges that face many of the agency’s clients
• You’re a communication guru and have a strong portfolio of writing (creative and strategic) and possess a healthy network of media contacts that have helped garner impressive results
• Experience managing multiple client accounts and collaborating with a team of internal resources
• Superior, proven written and oral communication skills and an obsession with detail-oriented results
• Ability to speak with clients, participate on conference calls and maintain high level of professionalism and maintain confidentiality of client information

Compensation:

Competitive salary based on commensurate experience, bonus program for smart goal performance, 100% employer covered health/dental/vision plan coverage, 401 (k) retirement plan with full company match and annual company profit sharing contributions, generous PTO plus paid company recharge break from Christmas Day through New Year’s Day, home office stipend, annual professional development stipend, crypto investment matching program, travel to warm locations for conferences (3-4 events a year ) and attend our annual IN PERSON agency retreat in San Diego!

How to Apply:

Apply here and send your CV and tell us why you’re a great fit with KCD PR to careers@kcdpr.com. No calls please.

KCD PR Inc.

The Company

Pro Exhibits is seeking a Design Director for our Fremont, California office. Our company designs, manufactures, and supports marketing environments for both 3D real world events and online 2D virtual events. We create exciting venues for trade shows, permanent environments and mobile exhibits, serving clients worldwide. We create stunning solutions and environments that take clients beyond the ordinary.

Responsibilities

The Design Director candidate will ensure creative solutions for all projects that come into design. The person must exhibit a strong creative drive and be on the forefront of design aesthetics. The person we seek should be self-motivated, a creative thinker, and be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will be able to lead design in both 3D and 2D (virtual) environments. The candidate should exhibit a portfolio of work that displays winning solutions of all phases of exhibition design, from small to large projects.

The Design Director should:

• Attend internal and external client briefing meetings to brainstorm design solutions.
• Manage all projects in an efficient manner to meet deadlines.
• Have a positive attitude and be able to work in teams.
• Maintains interaction with the sales and event management teams throughout the design process.
• Provide winning solutions that are creative and within design budgets.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to manage projects within a freelance network of designers

Requirements

Skills:

• Ability to effectively and efficiently manage your creative intent through and with the team that makes your designs real.
• Proficient in 3ds Max and Adobe Creative Suite. The ideal candidate must be able to learn and be adept in creating panoramic designs through platforms such as Unreal Engine and Twinmotion.
• Strong portfolio of wining work.
• Great communication skills; ability to communicate design intent to clients and upper management
• Able to show concepts, mood, and design direction quickly through sketches.
• Enthusiastic team player, positive attitude.
• Strong creative eye.
• Attention to detail, quality, and cost conscious.
• 5+ years’ experience in a similar role

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Onsite Gym
• Medical, dental, vision
• 401K
• Paid PTO

ProExhibits

** Please provide resume**

AG Jeans is looking for an Assistant Designer to assist in the creation and execution of Special Make Up styles & programs for men’s denim & wovens bottoms. Must have a strong sense of urgency and be able to work both independently and collaboratively.

This position is for an on-site and in-person role.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in the design & development of seasonal collections & capsules
• Assist in fabric, trim, packaging & display development
• Perform additional duties and assignments as requested

Job Qualifications

• Must have a two-year AA or BA in Design
• Must have a minimum of one to two (1-2) years of experience in Design
• Must have excellent working knowledge of PLM systems, Excel, Illustrator and Photoshop
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated success in both written and verbal communication
• Strong time management skills and ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize workload to meet all deadlines
• Must be detail oriented individual, a strong self-starter, and ability to complete tasks
• Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and change
• Must be able to effectively communicate issues with Manager

AG Jeans

Clementine Paper makes fun, fashionable, and trend-driven paper and home products such as gift bags, gift wrap, greeting cards, notebooks, paper storage, wall art, picture frames, candles, and soap for retailers such as Target and TJ Maxx. Our business keeps growing and growing, and we are looking to build our team!

We are seeking a Design Director with a modern aesthetic and experience designing and developing paper goods and/or relevant consumer products such as gift, wall art, home decor, candles, beauty or fashion accessories for a major retail brand . We are looking for a seasoned and highly motivated professional that can both direct others and be more hands-on, designing product and if necessary helping with production, or whatever the need may be to successfully execute a project. 

We are looking for someone to take ownership of certain categories of our business, driving all aspects of the design process, from initial trend research to creation of surface design (either themselves or working with other designers or freelancers), to overseeing the accuracy of production and quality of the finished product. You will collaborate with the Creative Director and the owner of the company as well as a product development manager.

Our ideal candidate will have a Boutique/Specialty visual aesthetic to their previous work, while still having a thorough understanding of the Mass Market retail environment. A strong understanding of current design and product trends is required.

 This is an on-site position!

Job Requirements:

– Versatile skill set with experience in graphic design/layout, creating repeat patterns, great attention to detail, and understanding of product development for retail.

– Great eye for color and trend- Proven track record of surface design, graphic design/layout, and typography. A big plus for illustration skills.

– 12+ years of work experience, preferably with experience in stationery or relevant consumer products.

– The ability to research trends in the marketplace and translate those into successful designs or patterns for various product types

– Strong knowledge of CS5 suite including Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign

– Knowledge of offset print production.

– Excellent communication skills, organized, flexible

– Must be self-motivated and be able to handle multiple projects at the same time.

– Must be able to quickly change directions and be able to work in a fast-paced environment

Please send a link to your portfolio as well as a resume.

Clementine Paper, Inc.

Clementine Paper creates fresh, fun and fashionable eco-friendly notebooks, stationery, gift wrap, greeting cards, paper storage, and various other products for mass retailers such as Target and TJ Maxx. We have also recently expanded into Candles, Soap, and other personal care items, so we are looking to build our team!

We are looking for a talented Design Manager who has a proven background in graphic design and layout or surface design for Consumer Products, and has extensive knowledge of offset printing production.

The Print Production Manager will be very hands on, taking concept art from the Creative Team and applying it to a wide array of products. They will then create final mechanical files to send to the factory for mass production. This is the perfect position for someone who is both creative and technically oriented, as they will be responsible for expanding and improving upon artwork provided as well as specifying the details on products such as foils, glitters, bag handles, and various other embellishments.

The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for design aesthetics, as well as a trend-right design sensibility. They should be a highly organized, technically skilled, and self-motivated person who has an outstanding attention to detail. The Print Production Manager will communicate with our factories to transfer art and convey pertinent information to ensure our products are produced accurately and on time.

In addition to interacting with the art team, the print production manager will work alongside a product development manager who works on pricing and product specs. We are looking for someone who is comfortable leading people and projects, as they may have several junior designers working under them eventually as we grow the team, or they may oversee designers from the Creative team to execute production projects.

**Please Note: We are seeking someone who has previous experience designing for consumer products and knowledge of surface design, rather than web, agency or catalog background!

Position Responsibilities:

• Apply existing art to various product types

• Prepare production-ready files for paper, gift or personal care products using Illustrator and Photoshop on a Mac platform

• Create binders with color references and specs to communicate project requirements to factory

• Check pre-production and production samples for accuracy

• Color matching and correction

• Creating pattern repeats

• Managing digital assets

• Establishing best practices for production process

• Creating product mockups or linesheets as needed 

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience

• Thorough knowledge of printing processes and requirements.

• Highly proficient in Adobe Creative Suite on a Mac platform 

• Great can-do, positive attitude, ready to chip in on any project as needed.

Clementine Paper, Inc.

Company Description

At Lakeshore, we create innovative learning materials and world-class guest experiences for teachers, parents and children. Since 1954, we’ve grown into a global community—with a thriving e-commerce business, multiple catalogs, 60+ retail stores, a peerless national sales force, plus international offices that support our preeminent supply chain division. But today we’re working better, smarter and faster than ever—and setting our sights even higher. We’re building an infrastructure designed for scalability, embracing data-driven decision-making and using technology to improve efficiency and ensure the best tools for the best work. Most importantly, we continue to invest in a diverse team of inquisitive top talent who fuel each other’s passions and curiosity, take risks, try new things and believe that every new day brings opportunities for growth.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a hands-on Engineering Director to oversee the complex and rapidly evolving workload of our product engineers in the plastics category. In this role, you will coach team members to deliver production-ready designs and implement standards and procedures that ensure best practices are followed and cost-effectiveness is maintained. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of design engineering and development processes, as well as the ability to communicate effectively with staff members at all levels—from interdepartmental peers to company executives. And we’re here to help you succeed—Lakeshore recently earned its Great Place to Work® Certification™ and is proud to put its people first.

This position is on-site at our Carson, CA, headquarters with the flexibility to work from home depending on the design stage.

A day in the office looks like this:

• Managing the product engineering work through hands-on coaching, mentoring and critiquing
• Growing and developing the team’s engineering and leadership skills
• Providing engineering expertise with an emphasis on your plastics knowledge
• Ensuring that engineering product designs support company standards for quality, durability and cost-effectiveness
• Clearly articulating project status and progress to peers and company executives
• Establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with multiple internal and external partners; collaborating with partners to ensure successful production and manufacturing outcomes
• Solving inefficiencies in design and engineering processes and leading your team as they troubleshoot through all stages of the development process
• Providing detailed responses to product and technical requests

Qualifications

Got the skills and experience? Here’s what we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (Master’s degree a plus)
• 10+ years of engineering/design experience
• 5+ years of experience leading teams at the director or senior manager level
• Experience with CAD software (SolidWorks experience preferred)
• Deep knowledge of a variety of plastics and material selection, especially ABS, HDPE, PP, nylon, POM and TPEs
• Expertise in DFMA to ensure tooling design will deliver upon design intent and specifications; experience with predictive techniques a plus (e.g., Moldflow)
• Expertise in plastic part design, injection and blow molding, plastic part assembly and overmolding
• Good understanding of the quality process and the integration of product and testing requirements into design
• Current relationships with plastic material suppliers and high-quality molders in Asia is a plus
• Consistent approach to voice of customer design and consumer end-use
• Ability to provide quick and pragmatic direction
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to simplify complex concepts to drive decision-making
• Great leadership skills with the ability to influence partners and assess organizational needs
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail

Additional Information

And here’s our end of the bargain!

• Salary: $160,000 – $225,000 with an annual bonus of up to 20%
• Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage—EPO, PPO and HSA
• 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution (because you will retire someday)
• Flexible benefits—choose what you like, ignore the rest
• On-site preschool for our employees’ children
• On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
• Generous employee discount on products that make you smarter
• Casual dress…and we really mean it

At Lakeshore, we know our diversity makes us stronger, and when everyone feels included and valued, we all win. We strive to embrace our differences and create an intentionally diverse and inclusive community that is representative of the teachers, families and children we serve.

We know we couldn’t do the extraordinary things we’re doing without the people on our team. Thanks to the passion and enthusiasm of this spectacular group, Lakeshore is more than a great place to work—it’s a great experience to be part of. Day in and day out, we give everything we’ve got to create products that instill a sense of wonder and foster a true love of learning. To help maintain this high bar for success, we’re constantly on the lookout for people to join us. So if you’re a down-to-earth professional who shares our desire for making a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

To learn more about Lakeshore, visit www.lakeshorelearning.com/careers

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

People are selected to become members of the Lakeshore family based on skill, merit and mind-boggling talent—not based on race, color, creed, sexual orientation, gender or gender identity, marital status, domestic partnership status, military status, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, alienage, AIDS or AIDS-related complex status, genetic information, predisposition or carrier status, status as a victim of domestic violence, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. If things aren’t equal, we all lose.

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Lakeshore Learning Materials

About Yami:

Founded in 2013, Yami’s mission is to bring the world closer for everyone to experience and enjoy. We make it easy to discover exciting flavors and trending products from Asia. Named Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing start-up on the ”Inc. 500 List.”, we’re committed to connecting people with authentic food, beauty, home, and wellness experiences through our e-commerce platform, iOS, and Android apps.

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Benefits & Compensation:

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance: medical, vision, and dental
• Paid time off (PTO): vacation, sick, and holidays
• On-site gym/pool and game rooms
• Employee discount
• Coffee and snacks

Job Summary:

As an experienced Marketing Design Manager, you have a strong attention to detail and a holistic view of projects which you approach with excitement and drive. You are a multitasker, list-maker, and strategic thinker. You’re great at collaboration and communication both with your direct team and also with your partners throughout the company. There is no workload you can’t balance, and you always meet your deadlines on time.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the design and photography workload for both the design teams in the U.S. and China
• Help the Marketing team, Retail team, and beyond set and hit ambitious roadmap and cycle goals by communicating/running meetings with owners, agendas, action items, and follow-ups
• Assist in defining the scope of work and allocating responsibilities and resources
• Communicate progress, mitigate risks, and unblock trade-offs for all work that falls within your program to ensure work ships
• Proactively identify, organize and implement rituals with programs to build relationships, facilitate better communication, and improve the brand

Qualifications (Required):

• Fluency in English and Mandarin, both spoken and written
• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design/Marketing or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of related professional experience
• Proficiency in Jira (or any other equivalent web-based project management tool), chasing down answers for project unknowns and knowledge of segmenting tasks between multiple designers is a must
• Armed with a good understanding of the inner workings of all programs the designers use (including but not limited to Adobe CC, Figma, C4D, HTML, CSS, and photography-related equipment)
• Expert communicator in Jira, WeCom, Google Drive, and Google Meet

Yami

Location: Victorville, CA — Field

Freemodel is seeking entrepreneurial and creative self-starters who want to build their own businesses as home renovation experts, and be a part of building an early-stage Silicon Valley startup.

Freemodel helps homeowners maximize the sale price of their homes by providing a turnkey pre-sales renovation service. Freemodel designs, manages and pays for remodels with no upfront costs. Homeowners pay out of escrow when their homes sell.

The Interior Designer/Project Manager role is critical to Freemodel’s service. As an independent contractor, you will be paid per project, and will be responsible for core project scoping, material selection, contractor bidding, project management, and customer communications.

You will work closely with Freemodel’s founding team and other Interior Designer/Project Manager to not only execute on projects and ensure every homeowner is a happy customer, but also drive key role definition and software direction.

The Interior Designer/Project Manager role is extremely autonomous. You will make your own hours and be free to take on as many projects as you wish.

The ideal Interior Designer/Project Manager has previous residential interior design experience and has rolled up their sleeves to manage an entire project — interfacing with clients, delivering impeccable designs within the established budget, developing timelines, and coordinating with contractors to meet deadlines. This person knows a thing or two about the hustle of running their own business.

While being local to the projects is critical to the Interior Designer/Project Manager role’s effectiveness, it is also important that you are comfortable with technology. We use various forms of software and hardware to capture project information and scope, submit detailed bids, track budget, and communicate with stakeholders.

As a Interior Designer/Project Manager, you will:

• Visit properties with the real estate agents and sellers to discuss the needed renovations
• Identify valuable repairs and improvements, in consultation with the agent and homeowner, to maximize the sale price of the home
• Provide guidance on interior design, and select & purchase finish materials
• Draft a detailed scope of work and manage project budget
• Create a detailed schedule and ensure the project is delivered on time
• Work with subs to get bids, inspect work and approve payments
• Ensure subs have all information and materials needed to accomplish their tasks
• Visit the job site regularly, take photos of work in progress and provide regular updates to the homeowners and agent
• Be attentive to input from the agent and homeowners and strive to achieve extremely high client satisfaction
• Develop working relationships with a wide range of subcontractors in your area
• Develop trusted relationships with agents that could lead to more projects over time

The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented and have experience in home renovation. The candidate should enjoy working with people and be comfortable quickly building a rapport with clients and vendors. Previous interior design experience is very helpful, but not required.

Requirements

Required skills:

• Strong management skills
• Excellent ability to multitask
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Polished, client-oriented communication
• Experience working effectively both independently and within a team
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Flexibility in schedule and style
• Creative mindset
• Deep problem solving skills
• Proficient in productivity software

Benefits

This is an entrepreneurial contract position where you will be paid on a per-project basis, with no limit on what you can earn. Renovation Project Managers can make well into six figures in a full year with a full project load.
Freemodel

The Argonaut US is a Silicon Valley based creative agency and digital solutions provider focused on retail strategy, program development, store planning, visual merchandising, and ongoing store operations for Fortune 500 clients. The 2D Producer will specialize in creating, modeling and producing documents for use in retail environments. We are looking for individuals with a desktop publishing, graphic design, and/or an architectural background who can manage multiple projects within timelines. 

Responsibilities

• Produce and update layouts using company provided templates to deliver planograms, plan views, elevations, and assembly details with Adobe CC and CAD software
• Create and implement design concepts for retail stores following written and verbal direction from team members
• Recognize and understand merchandising strategy and patterns to implement into projects and documentation
• A keen eye for aesthetics and detail
• Work with web-based tools and databases
• Manage a high-volume of change cycles across multiple files
• Manage files and processes (incoming/outgoing, naming, archiving, and working files)
• Consistently adhere to file naming system
• Other duties as assigned

Essential

• 3+ years of experience in desktop publishing or graphic design
• Expert skill set with Adobe InDesign or other industry standard desktop publishing software 
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop and Acrobat 
• Solid page layout proficiency with text and object boxes, styles, tables, variables, references/links, books, and typography
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and/or iWork (Numbers, Pages, Keynote, and Mail)
• Maintain meticulous attention to detail, completing multiple and/or repetitive tasks
• Demonstrate a serious commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting goals and deadlines in an intense and extremely fast-paced work environment
• Ability to quality control your work
• Ability to self-manage and coordinate with the Project Manager to balance assignments.
• Must be able to work well under pressure and calmly work through continuous distractions
• Work well in a team environment and demonstrate a strong desire to work toward the big picture (i.e. how projects affect other teams within the company)
• Ability to maintain strict server structure and file organization guidelines
• Willing to commit to extended work hours to meet deadlines

Desirable

• 3+ years of CAD drafting experience, preferably Vectorworks (or willingness to learn CAD software)
• Experience with product launches and/or the management of marketing assets 
• Familiarization with planograms
• Experience with product launches and/or the management of marketing assets
• Proven experience of an understanding of merchandising elements and components, fixture elements, dimensions, etc.

Employment

• This is a full-time staff position with benefits
• Visit www.theargonaut.us
• This position offers a hybrid work environment, which is subject to change, in the San Jose area
• Current hourly rate range $31.25 – $37.00

The Argonaut US

Location: Stockton, CA — Field

Freemodel is seeking entrepreneurial and creative self-starters who want to build their own businesses as home renovation experts, and be a part of building an early-stage Silicon Valley startup.

Freemodel helps homeowners maximize the sale price of their homes by providing a turnkey pre-sales renovation service. Freemodel designs, manages and pays for remodels with no upfront costs. Homeowners pay out of escrow when their homes sell.

The Interior Designer/Project Manager role is critical to Freemodel’s service. As an independent contractor, you will be paid per project, and will be responsible for core project scoping, material selection, contractor bidding, project management, and customer communications.

You will work closely with Freemodel’s founding team and other Interior Designer/Project Manager to not only execute on projects and ensure every homeowner is a happy customer, but also drive key role definition and software direction.

The Interior Designer/Project Manager role is extremely autonomous. You will make your own hours and be free to take on as many projects as you wish.

The ideal Interior Designer/Project Manager has previous residential interior design experience and has rolled up their sleeves to manage an entire project — interfacing with clients, delivering impeccable designs within the established budget, developing timelines, and coordinating with contractors to meet deadlines. This person knows a thing or two about the hustle of running their own business.

While being local to the projects is critical to the Interior Designer/Project Manager role’s effectiveness, it is also important that you are comfortable with technology. We use various forms of software and hardware to capture project information and scope, submit detailed bids, track budget, and communicate with stakeholders.

As a Interior Designer/Project Manager, you will:

• Visit properties with the real estate agents and sellers to discuss the needed renovations
• Identify valuable repairs and improvements, in consultation with the agent and homeowner, to maximize the sale price of the home
• Provide guidance on interior design, and select & purchase finish materials
• Draft a detailed scope of work and manage project budget
• Create a detailed schedule and ensure the project is delivered on time
• Work with subs to get bids, inspect work and approve payments
• Ensure subs have all information and materials needed to accomplish their tasks
• Visit the job site regularly, take photos of work in progress and provide regular updates to the homeowners and agent
• Be attentive to input from the agent and homeowners and strive to achieve extremely high client satisfaction
• Develop working relationships with a wide range of subcontractors in your area
• Develop trusted relationships with agents that could lead to more projects over time

The ideal candidate will be highly detail-oriented and have experience in home renovation. The candidate should enjoy working with people and be comfortable quickly building a rapport with clients and vendors. Previous interior design experience is very helpful, but not required.

Requirements

Required skills:

• Strong management skills
• Excellent ability to multitask
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Polished, client-oriented communication
• Experience working effectively both independently and within a team
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Flexibility in schedule and style
• Creative mindset
• Deep problem solving skills
• Proficient in productivity software

Benefits

This is an entrepreneurial contract position where you will be paid on a per-project basis, with no limit on what you can earn. Renovation Project Managers can make well into six figures in a full year with a full project load.
Freemodel