Project Manager

About Airfoil

Airfoil is a collective of designers, engineers, and artists helping cutting-edge products in crypto, AI, and fintech take flight. Since our inception in 2019, we've worked with 80+ teams to bring their products to market, including prominent blockchains (Solana Labs, NEAR Foundation, Cronos), DAO tooling products (Utopia Labs, Layer3, Magna), DeFi protocols (Friktion, Thala Labs, MarginFi, Drift, Socean), NFT marketplaces and tools (Hyperspace, Hologram, Solana Name Service) Web3 gaming (Planetarium, VBA), Web3 music (Sound.xyz, Decent), and many more.

As we continue our involvement in the web3 space and expand our footprint in the world of AI, we're selectively adding talented creatives to our team. We prioritize creating a safe and supportive environment, understanding that we are designers second and people first. We're deeply committed to the professional and personal growth of our team. Through active collaboration, design critiques, and feedback, we support our teammates' development in user experience and design thinking. We offer access to learning resources, including 'design jam' sessions, and you'll gain invaluable working under the guidance of experienced founders.

About this role

We're seeking to hire a talented Project Manager to join our new Client Service Department.

As a Project Manager, you will be responsible for guiding projects from kickoff through delivery, ensuring client satisfaction, and supporting Airfoil's design and engineering teams. You'll serve as the connective tissue between our clients and internal team, balancing expectations, managing timelines, and ensuring projects are delivered on scope, on time, and with excellence.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Serve as the primary point of contact for clients on assigned projects
  • Translate client briefs into actionable tasks for design, engineering, and other teams
  • Oversee project development from kickoff to delivery, ensuring milestones are met
  • Manage project scope, timelines, deliverables, and client expectations
  • Flag and resolve blockers such as delays, scope creep, or resourcing issues
  • Prepare and run kickoff calls, status meetings, and retrospectives
  • Share weekly progress updates and performance reports with clients and Airfoil leadership
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships, supporting retention and growth
  • Collaborate with business development to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Proven experience as a Project Manager within an agency, creative, or digital environment
  • Experience managing multiple client projects simultaneously, from briefing to delivery
  • Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall)
  • Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Basecamp, Asana, Jira, Trello, Monday.com)
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong client-facing experience
  • Ability to mediate between client goals and creative/operational priorities
  • Highly organized, detail-oriented, and adaptable under pressure
  • Familiarity with fintech, crypto, DeFi, or other technology-driven industries is a strong advantage
  • Professional certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Scrum Master) is a plus

ROLE DETAILS

  • Compensation: Competitive pay based on experience (DOE). We're committed to fair and rewarding compensation that reflects your talent and expertise.
  • Flexible Opportunity: Part-time and full-time opportunities available.
  • Global Team: Work remotely as part of a diverse team spread across 15+ countries, contributing to a rich tapestry of cultures and backgrounds.

How to Apply

If you are excited about the opportunity to join Airfoil as a Project Manager and are ready to make a significant impact in the crypto, AI, and fintech spaces, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit this form: forms.airfoil.studio/apply.

Please note that the correct answer to the question "Did you read the whole job description?" is "100%". Submissions that do not answer this question correctly will be automatically rejected.

We look forward to exploring the possibilities with you!