We are hiring a Creative Project Manager to join a talented team in Seattle, WA. This position will allow you to join a passionate family-owned company dedicated to sustainability. In this role, you will be responsible for the tactical execution of creative projects centered around retail packaging.
This position is hybrid: Monday and Friday remote. Required in-office days are Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. Office is located in Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA.
Job Duties:
- Manage incoming product artwork requests for the Creative team.
- Track all incoming requests for the Creative Team and coordinating with requestors/various cross-functional teams to ensure that all jobs are submitted with accurate information and due-diligence so that the workload may be structured accurately, efficiently, and strategically.
- Liaise between the in-house Creative Team and our internal clients (Brand Marketing, Sales, Project Management), and serve as the main point of contact for creative such as packaging artwork, POS materials and product related creative requests.
- Be the primary point of contact for new product development projects for the Creative team.
- Ensure creative briefs adhere to brief standards and include all necessary information/assets for creative work to begin.
- Manage the routing process for creative deliverables including packaging artwork, POS materials, etc.
- Map out full-scale project plans, project timelines, scope of work and associated communication documents. Monitor progress to ensure deadlines are met.
- Prepares status reports and maintains communication with the project team, modifying schedules or plans as required.
- Work with the Program Manager and Creative Director to prioritize the projects they manage.
- Help manage Retail packaging projects, both new and packaging graphic updates
To be a good fit for this role:
- Excel in creative problem solving and ability to see the big picture as well be able to dial into individual tasks.
- Proven ability to work in a robust and agile environment, while consistently paying attention to accuracy and quality of work.
- Strategic mindset with a can-do attitude
- 5+ years of progressive project management experience in an in-house creative group, creative agency, or similar environment
- Experience working in project management software such as Smartsheet or MS Project
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in the food, consumer product and/or packaging industries
- Experience with photo and video shoots
- Experience using digital workflows/project management software
- Project management certifications
